THE relatives of a missing woman are appealing for her to contact them.

Elaine Degnan, 37, went missing from Weaverham Road, Norton, near Stockton, with her two-year-old son Lewis on Monday and has not been seen since.

Ms Degnan, who is separated from her husband, has two other children, Michael, 13, and five-year-old Scott.

She has gone missing before but generally returns home after a few days.

She is described as 5ft 6in with auburn shoulder-length hair, brown eyes, and is of medium build.

Relatives and police are urging Ms Degnan to contact them to let them know she is safe and well.

She is asked to call Stockton police on (01642) 302233.