STRESS-busting techniques including herbal infusions and massage are on offer in a new course in Stockton.

The Total Well-Being course, which concentrates on various relaxation techniques, starts today at 5.30pm at the new Thornaby Flight's Training Centre on Thornaby's old airfield.

Recently refurbished with new classrooms and a student coffee lounge, the centre will hold the 20-week well-being course as well as a sign language course which has been arranged to start on Thursday at 5.30pm.

David Biddle, curriculum development manager at Stockton Borough Council, said: "Both of these courses are well worth attending, whether it's to help with relaxation and beat stress or just to learn new ways of communicating with people around you."

For more information contact David Biddle on (01642) 391558.