DOZENS of Darlington residents and workers have helped once again to clean up the town centre.

The fourth Pick, Pie and a Pint event, held on October 27, saw 32 volunteers come together for the final litter-picking challenge of the year.

All volunteers who joined the event earned themselves a free pie and a pint at the Hole in the Wall pub, as a thank you for taking part.

More than 100 litter pickers have now taken part in the clean-up over the last year.

Chelsea Johnson, Darlington Cares' programme officer, said: "This is a great community event - it is an easy way for people to show that they care about Darlington and to help make a difference to the town.

"It's fantastic to see so many people come together and it makes a statement that we want Darlington to be a beautiful place. Also, the pies are really good in the Hole in the Wall.

"We are so happy to see that local firms have got involved with Pick, Pie and a Pint, as it sends not only a positive message to their employees, but to the public as well."

Darlington Cares is hoping to host another seven Pick, Pie and a Pint events in 2018, with the first being held in March.