AN opera company gave a private recital to patients at a hospice in Darlington yesterday.

Members of the English Touring Opera Company visited St Teresa's Hospice, in Darlington, ahead of their performance last night at the town's Civic Theatre.

Soprano Margaret Preece and tenor Declan Kelly were accompanied by Lindy Tennent-Brown as they performed popular opera arias and folk tunes.

The company is performing again tonight at Darlington Civic Theatre. For tickets call (01325) 486555.