A charity fair organised by wives of soldiers serving in Iraq attracted hundreds of bargain-hunters.

It is the fifth time the event has been held at Catterick Garrison. This time it was in aid of the Soldiers, Sailors and Air Force Association and Darlington's St Teresa's Hospice.

Fair committee chairman Jane Moore, said: "With many of our husbands serving in Basra, this year's fair is particularly important to us.

"We are all very committed to making a positive contribution to both the forces and to the wider community and this fair is an example of how that can be achieved.''

David Jones, of St Teresa's, said: "We're about to open our new in-patient unit and have additional running costs to meet, so this event is more important to us than ever.''