A TEENAGER has raised £2,500 to put on a night of Christian music and worship in aid of a children's charity.

Neil Milligan, 18, of Medomsley, near Consett, has organised the Fill the Gap event while on a gap year, before going to study Music Education in Carlisle.

The concert will feature performances by music, dance and drama groups, worship time and evangelist Phil Dunn. All proceeds will go to Children North-East.

The event will be held at the Empire Theatre, Consett, on Saturday, March 20, at 7.30pm and Sunday, March 21, at 3pm. Call the box office on (01207) 2187171.