Children in Darlington will take part in a litter picking event today.

Pupils from Mount Pleasant Primary, Alderman Leach Primary, Whinfield junior and Abbey junior schools will be taking part in Bin it Friday, organised by Darlington Council and McDonalds.

They will pick litter up from their school grounds, helped by council staff and volunteers from McDonalds.

There will be prizes for the top litter pickers and free meal vouchers at McDonalds for all the children taking part.