A CHARITY that offers a vital advice service to thousands of people is on the move.

Hambleton Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) will operate from a new home in Northallerton by the beginning of next month.

The CAB is moving from its South Parade premises to the former doctors' surgery at Mowbray House, North End.

The new premises have been bought and refurbished with the help of National Lottery backing, and the building has been transformed.

It has been made more accessible to people with disabilities, and space and facilities have also been provided for people with young children.

The move will take place at the end of June and should be completed within a week.

The bureau will close at South Parade on Wednesday and reopen in its new premises on July 5.

Outreach services in the other Hambleton market towns will continue as normal while the Northallerton office is closed, and there will also be a limited telephone service.

The bureau can be contacted on (01609) 770309.