HUNDREDS of people joined in the fun at the annual Rhythm 'n' Brews Festival in Darlington last week.

The seven-day programme attracted record crowds to sample real ales and listen to top bands at Arts Centre and in the Market Square.

All the events at the Arts Centre were sold out, and the Market Square finale on Sunday attracted a big crowd.

The event, which featured bands from throughout the region, was supported by Darlington Arts Centre, the Rhythm and Blues Club, CAMRA, Newcastle Breweries and The Northern Echo.

A Darlington Borough Council spokesman said: "It was the best Rhythm 'n' Brews Festival we have ever had in the town.