CHIEF executive of Arqiva was joined by former Tyne Tees presenter Pam Royle to issue and update on the restoration project after the Bilsdale transmitter fire.

Paul Donovan, chief executive of Arqiva, attended Stockton-on-Tees market stall where he gave information and help to local residents about how to restore TV services.

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He was later joined by council leaders and representatives from local charities to provide an update on the progress of Project Restore.

Mr Donovan said in the past eight days, developments at three sites have improved TV signals for thousands of residents across the region.

Construction work on an additional 80-metre mast to further improve services is also under way on the Bilsdale site.

Mr Donovan said: "From the outset we have committed to helping people affected by the Bilsdale Mast fire.

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"We are working hard to restore services, but while we have made progress we know that we still have more to do."

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