A town centre ice rink has proved such a hit with skaters that it is staying open for an extra week.
Sedgefield Borough Council, which has staged the rink alongside a traditional German market in the centre of Spennymoor, is keeping it open until Friday, January 11, as a thank-you to the 3,000 people who have taken to the ice.
Phil Ball, the council's head of leisure services, said: "What has been a pleasure is seeing families taking part together and thoroughly enjoying themselves."
The rink is open from 10am daily. Call (01642) 659999 for details of group bookings.
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