THREE youngsters have received citizenship awards.

Tammy Held, Sammi-Jo Healer, ten, and Liam Errington, nine, were also treated to a day out at a football match.

Headteacher Barbara Simpson, from St Cuthbert's Primary School, Crook, was asked to nominated pupils who had shown service to others or overcome difficulty.

Tammy, Sammi-Jo and Liam enjoyed an afternoon watching Sunderland play and will be treated to a day out at the club's stadium in spring to receive certificates.