A TEAM of disco dancing roller skaters have successfully defended their national title.

Disco Divas, of Durham District Roller Skating Club, won the recent Open Challenge Competition in Colchester, Essex, with a performance called Big is Beautiful.

The team also had success in the individual event, with Emma Gaffney placed third.

Afterwards, team coach Janet Lodge was asked if they would perform at the World Roller Hockey Championships. They accepted and took part in the event, at Maidstone, Kent.

The club, based in Newton Aycliffe, want to thank Sedgefield District Council's transport department for its help.