A PARTY of German students from Darlington's twin town has paid a visit to the town hall.

The 23 students and three teachers from Bremen, Germany, have been visiting the town for work experience.

On Wednesday, the pupils who are aged between 14 and 15 years, were shown around the town hall by Darlington's Mayor Stella Robson.

Chris Papin, the German school's work experience co-ordinator, said: "This is something we do twice a year.

"We have had children working in local nurseries, as waiters in restaurants and some have been working in the town hall.

"I think the group have enjoyed the trip a lot."