FREE training in computer skills is being offered to people in Durham.

The two-hour courses will be held every Tuesday between 10am and noon, and from 1pm to 3pm at New Brancepeth Village Hall.

The courses start on Tuesday and will run until June 24.

Bev Cholmondeley, of Durham City Council's Coalfield Creative Information Technology team, said: "We have put together the most popular themes for people who want to make best use of their computers at home and at work."

For a place, call 0191-301 8829. Help with transport may be available.