NORTH Durham MP Kevan Jones opened a new sports and arts centre in Sacriston, near Chester-le-Street, yesterday.
The £475,000 project, at St Bede's Primary School, includes sports hall and changing area, classroom, community office and refreshment area.
Pupils have used the centre for lessons since November but now the whole community will be able to use it.
Mr Jones said: "This is an excellent facility, which will further improve an already excellent school and also benefits the whole community."
There is also a new kitchen and a large hall.
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