ART students have been rewarded for their efforts after their work was used to brighten up a town centre.

Students studying BTEC National Diplomas in Multimedia, Design and Fashion at Darlington College of Technology, had their Victorian-style designs displayed in the town's market place over Christmas.

Darlington Borough Council and The Art Shop, in Bondgate, have rewarded the students with vouchers worth £330.

Tutor Donna Slyfield said: "Having a live project to work on is invaluable experience for the students and they did a great job to a relatively tight deadline."