A BUILDING society customer has won a two-night stay at a luxury hotel in a prize draw held to celebrate the refurbishment of the local branch.

Libby Hampson, of Barnard Castle, was also presented with flowers and champagne after winning the competition to celebrate the improvements to the town's Darlington Building Society branch.

Hundreds of people entered the draw won by Ms Hampson, who won a weekend break for two people at a Paramount Hotel anywhere in the country.

Barnard Castle branch manager Jim Morrell said: "We wanted to let everybody in the area know about the improvements we have made to the fabric of the branch, and our commitment to maintaining a strong local presence in Barnard Castle.

"Since the refurbishment has taken place there has been a noticeable increase in customer numbers, indicating that the improvements made have been well received."