Darlington Fire Station is set to host a free community coffee morning every Tuesday throughout December.

Residents in Darlington are invited to join firefighters for a warm drink and a friendly chat as County Durham & Darlington Fire and Rescue Service launches their 'Catch up with our communities' coffee mornings. 

Crews from the fire service will be in attendance every weekCrews from the fire service will be in attendance every week (Image: County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service) Starting today, (December 3) the free events will run every Tuesday throughout December, offering a chance for locals to connect with firefighters and representatives from Darlington Borough Council.

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The sessions aim to bring the community together and provide information about local support services available to residents.

Taking place from 10am to 11:30am, the coffee mornings will be held at the station each week, culminating with a special session on Christmas Eve.