BULLDOGS will be giving greyhounds a run for their money at the second annual beer festival at the Pelaw Grange Stadium, near Chester-le-Street.

The Westerhams British Bulldog is just one dog-themed tipple available trackside at 6.30pm from Thursday, November 24, until Monday, November 28.

Stadium owner Jeff McKenna said: "Pelaw Grange is the only greyhound stadium in the country to hold a beer festival.

"There will be about a dozen different beers on offer from various breweries throughout the country.

"The dog theme runs throughout the festival with beers such as Salamander Breweries Mud Puppy and Westerhams British Bulldog on offer."