A MOTORCYCLIST died after losing control at a roundabout and colliding with a lamppost.

Lee Smith, 34, from Cumby Road, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, was travelling in the town on the B6444 on his Suzuki 750 motorcycle at about 7.25pm yesterday.

He failed to negotiate the Heighington Lane roundabout and collided with a lamppost.

Durham Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident. Call 0845-6060365.