A TOWN'S summer festival promises to be bigger and better this year.

Celebrate, which takes place in Chester-le-Street next month, aims to foster a stronger sense of community spirit.

Entertainment will include comedy acts as well as a balloon artist and magician.

There will be a circus workshop and music from a number of bands. There will also be a parade and traction engine rally.

Throughout the town centre there will be street entertainers and stalls for local organisations and agencies.

The festival is on Saturday, July 10. For further details, contact 0191-370 9559.