SESSIONS aimed at people wanting to stop smoking are to start in Ferryhill.

Smoke cessation councillor Annie Pluse will be at Ferryhill Town Hall every Tuesday, starting on April 15, for nine weeks.

The programme is part of the Passport to Health Quit For Life scheme, available throughout Sedgefield borough.The sessions are held between 10am and 11am, up the side stairs at the town hall in Ferryhill and it is free to join.

For further information, contact 0191-301 3813.