PEOPLE who have never used a computer before are being offered free courses at Bishop Auckland College.

They are available to anyone in receipt of state benefit - including incapacity benefit - pensioners, people on New Deal programmes, and those who are planning to return to work.

Expenses can be claimed to help pay for child care and travel costs.

Classes are at St John's RC Comprehensive School, Bishop Auckland, starting on July 24.

To book a place call Julie Cook on (01388) 443125