STUDENTS are cutting a dash at their college after receiving a set of work wear.

East Durham and Houghall Community College has teamed up with Lomax training centre, in Sunderland, to provide a gas maintenance course.

Students were this week provided with kit in a bid to promote on-site safety. It includes fleeces, polo-neck T-shirts and trousers all with the college logo and boots.

Keith Gill of Lomax said: "We're training young people in skills that are in demand in this area, practical skills which are sure to secure them jobs in the future.''

College principal Ian Prescott said: "We are always looking to add exciting courses for our students and this one has had a great response, with the prospect of further training and apprenticeships."