A GROUP of carers from Stockton Borough Carers Resource Centre have won an award.

The 13 carers received the Adult Learner's Group Award for Stockton.

Members gained the awards for progress as learners on a computer courses provided by Stockton Borough Council's adult education service at Teesside City Learning Centre.

Despite the demands of their caring roles, the group attended courses on subjects that included the Internet and desktop publishing.

They have all gained Open College Network Certificates in Introduction to Computing.

Martin Shipley, from the service, said: "We are proud of the group's efforts."