PUPILS who drop litter could find themselves in trouble with uniformed council wardens who have launched a campaign to crack down on the problem in Darlington.

The campaign to stop littering around the town's Eastbourne Comprehensive School has resulted from complaints by residents in the area.

Patrols will be stepped up in Bourne Avenue and The Fairway for two weeks, in a bid to deal with the littering at Eastbourne school.

The school and Darlington council have combined forces to clean up the area and deal with pupils who persistently drop litter.

Offending pupils will have their names taken and forwarded to the school, which will inform parents.

Commenting on the campaign, Councillor John Williams, leader of Darlington Borough Council, said: "Residents who live near to the school have understandably complained to us about litter and we have worked with the school to tackle the problem and take positive action.

"This campaign should drive the message home to pupils and their parents that we will crack down hard on those who drop litter."