A COUNTY Durham construction firm has jumped at the chance to support a local sports club.

Esh Group confirmed the second year of its main sponsorship of the Newcastle Eagles Basketball team with a photo session where player-coach Fab Flournoy and his team sported the Bowburn firm's new branding.

Brian Manning, Chief Executive of Esh Group explained: "We're very impressed with the work that the Eagles does away from the basketball court. The Eagles is a home-grown, North-East organisation which has shown amazing dedication, and, we believe, reflects much of Esh Group's ethos; working hard at its business and helping others."

Paul Blake, Eagles Managing Director said: "We are really looking forward to working with Esh Group for a second year, it's a great asset to have such a supportive organisation backing us.

"We're all very keen to make them proud and repay their support by bringing silverware back to the region."