A SHOP which gives Sunderland residents better access to information about services and courses in the area has extended its opening hours.

The Villette Road shop is an extension of the Community Link service and is open to people living in the East End and Hendon areas.

Community Link worker Linda Richardson said: "Enabling community participation is the main focus of this project. The shop operates as a drop-in centre and now we plan to extend our service."

For more information about opening hours or the services on offer, contact the Community Link team on 0191-514 3463 or 0191-514 3456