SCHOOLCHILDREN will get the chance to see more of the world, thanks to a donation from one of the country's biggest banks.

The Abbey Bank has given £2,500 to Beaumont Hill School, Darlington, to support pupils going on residential visits.

The special need students have previously travelled throughout Britain and abroad, including trips to the Lake District and Disneyland Resort Paris.

A spokeswoman for the school said: "We are very grateful for this donation from Abbey, which will help our pupils visit many more interesting and exciting places."