A FOOTBALL festival for young disabled people has been postponed. The six-a-side tournament, which was to be held on Sunday, March 24, at Eastbourne Sports Complex, had to be rescheduled due to a shortage of teams signing up. Organisers say the event will now be held in the summer, at a date to be fixed.

MAMA MIA: Tribute act Abba Mania will perform at Darlington Civic Theatre on Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5. Fans will be able to join in with all their favourite Abba songs, including Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen and Winner Takes it All. Tickets cost £14.50 and £16.50 for adults and £10 for under 16s. To book, call 01325-486555 or visit darlingtonarts.co.uk

WINTER HELP: 75 vulnerable older people in Darlington are to be given bags containing warm blankets, socks and heat packs to help them during cold weather. Age UK Darlington has received £1,400 for the packs from County Durham Community Foundation’s surviving winter appeal fund. The packs will be distributed at Crown Street Library, on Thursday, March 28, at 10am, and Cockerton Library at 1pm. For more details, call Susan Neill, on 01325-357345.