LOVINGLY restored vintage cars, vans and motorcycles assembled in Bishop Auckland town centre this week for a classic rally.

Dozens of motor enthusiasts visited the town's Market Place for Tuesday's event, which aimed to raise the profile of the town and aid local charity The Butterwick Hospice.

An award for the best vehicle on show was presented to Peter Broomfield, who displayed his 1960s coal wagon, painted in the livery of the family company, haulage contractors PO Broomfield and Sons of Spennymoor.

The trophy was presented by the Butterwick Hospice in memory of late patient Florence Longstaff, and was given by her husband, Robert.