PEOPLE aged 50 and over are being offered advice on benefits and other issues, in Bishop Auckland this afternoon.

Age Concern County Durham is hosting a tea party in the Four Clocks centre, Newgate Street, from 1pm to 3pm with experienced workers on hand with information.

Locality manager Peta Cockburn said: "Our team of information and advice workers will be with us to answer queries that people may have."

Call (01388) 661133 to book a place.