A CHARITY night has been organised in north Durham to raise money to support people with terminal illnesses.

Councillor Elizabeth Coulson, chairwoman of Derwentside District Council, has set up the evening to boost funds for the Willowburn Hospice and Diabetes UK (North).

It will be at Blackhill Comrades Club, next Friday, at 7.30pm, and feature 70s and 80s music from the band Federation.

There will also be performances from previous winners of the council's Spice project talent show - Kyla McNellie, 17, from Lanchester, and Karen Harding, 14, of Moorside, Consett.

Tickets cost £2.50 and can be booked on (01207) 218231.