SUPERMARKET staff and a group of singers came out on top in an It's a Knockout-style event held as part of a fundraising fun day in aid of St Teresa's Hospice, in Darlington.

A team from Asda won the morning session of Knockout 2002, while Darlington Operatic Society took the honours in the afternoon.

The Asda team also won the gladiator and boxing tournaments.

Nine teams took part in the Knockout event and four teams were in the gladiator and boxing tournament.

David Jones, the hospice's community fundraising manager, said: "Once again we had a fantastic day which has raised lots of much needed funds for the hospice."

He thanked sponsors Darlington Operatic Society, and Darlington Rugby Club, where the event was held