AN indoor youth football league is being launched in Durham.

The Three Lions league will run on Wednesdays between 4pm and 6pm at The Soccarena, the football complex next to Durham City FC's Archibald Stadium, at Broomside Park, Belmont.

It is open to teams in the 12 to 14 and 14 to 16 age groups in the Durham City area, who can play free of charge.

It is being set up by the police, Durham County Football Association and the city council.

Teams should have a squad of six to ten players and an adult in charge.

Applications for the league are available from Sheila Jevons on 0191-384 7006.