A RUNDOWN former residential home, which has become a vandalism hot-spot since it closed, looks set to be demolished.

Albion House, in the centre of Willington, closed about 18 months ago as part of a countywide shake-up of care provision for elderly people.

Since then, owner Durham County Council tried to find a buyer for the site but failed.

The building has become a dangerous playground for youngsters. The council is now answering the pleas of residents and local councillors by seeking to have the building pulled down.