FESTIVE GREETING: Darlington MP Alan Milburn talks to Norma Town, from Darlington's Talking Newspaper for the blind
DARLINGTON MP Alan Milburn visited the offices of the town's Talking Newspaper to record his annual Christmas message.
The audio bulletin is compiled by volunteers, and is popular with people with sight problems across the region.
Mr Milburn wished listeners a merry Christmas during an interview with volunteer Norma Town.
The Talking Newspaper studio is based at The Northern Echo's Priestgate building.
Hundreds of people subscribe to the service, which offers news and features on tape and CD.
For more information, visit the audio and visual section of The Northern Echo's website at www.thenorthernecho.co.uk.
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