A LUCKY north Durham couple have already holidayed in style this year after winning £2,000.

Norman and Sandra Stuart, from Ouston, near Chester-le-Street, were selected from thousands of entries in a national free prize draw organised by travel agents Travelcare.

They have just returned from a diving holiday in the Red Sea.

"Another break later on in the year should also be on the cards," said Mr Stuart.

They will be presented with a voucher at Travelcare, in Front Street, Chester-le-Street, on Friday