THE artistic talent of seven youngsters won them tasty treats in an Easter competition.

Pupils at Cockton Hill Infant School, Bishop Auckland, designed Easter cards for the competition, organised by local newsagent Chribec News.

Staff at the shop, including owner Gillian Jones and manager Sheila Robson, judged the designs and the seven winners each received a chocolate egg.

Mrs Jones said: "This was the third Easter competition with the shop and school, it is nice to see the children's designs and reward them for their efforts."

Teacher Deborah Tomkinson said: "The children's designs are on display in the shop window, which many pass every day, so they are proud and feel part of their local community."

The winners were: Charlie Douthwaite and Thomas Kempson, both aged five; Kieron Sowerby, Ryan Metcalfe, Jodie Brunskill, all aged six; Kate Greenup, seven; and six year-old Leony Wright.