THE Prince's Trust is inviting young entrepreneurs in County Durham to put forward their business ideas.

The organisation's business support programme is helping people aged 18 to 30 by offering low-interest loans and grants to those who have no other means of raising capital.

Additional support is also being offered through a volunteer business mentor, who provides advice for the first three years of trading.

Anyone interested in starting their own business, or wanting to offer their skills as a business mentor, should contact Brenda Lodge-Metcalf at the trust on (01388) 775544.