Four Darlington credit unions have been awarded a total of £800 to help with their administration costs.

The unions offer members loans from a pool of savings at discounted rates of interest. The Cockerton Churches Credit Union, the Firthmoor, Eastbourne and Lascelles Credit Union, the North Darlington and South Darlington Unions have all been given £200 by Darlington Borough Council.

Cricket money: Haughton Cricket Club has been awarded £100 by Darlington Borough Council. The money will be used to help buy equipment for the club which is used by about 100 members as well as Haughton Community School. The club is aiming to promote cricket throughout the community, especially to the young.

Tabletop sale: Jubilee Fields Community Centre, Shildon, is holding a table-top sale on Sunday. The cafe at the centre will be open for meals, drinks and snacks from 9.30am.