The ninth Hartlepool Round Table annual charity beer festival will be held at The Borough Hall this weekend.

More than 1,000 people are expected to attend and the main beneficiary will be the RNLI. Entry costs £7 on the door, and organisers expect a sell-out on Saturday night when live music will be provided.

The first two drinks are free and there will be 45 real ales to sample as well as a wine and bottled lager bar