A MAN is appealing for help to find his niece and nephew.

Roy Cottrell, who lives in Queensland, Australia, is trying to trace the son and daughter of his late brother, John Cottrell.

John served in the RAF and his son is called David, and daughter, Sandra, who is believed to live, or has lived in Darlington.

Anyone with any information can contact Hannah Bryan at The Northern Echo on 01325 505073 or email hannah.bryan@nne.co.uk

The Tracer service is free.

Write to The Northern Echo, Priestgate, Darlington, DN1 1NF, call 01325 505069 or email newsdesk@nne.co.uk with Tracer in the subject line.