A TOWN'S summer festival promises to be bigger and better than ever this year.

Celebrate takes place in Chester-le-Street next month.

Chester-le-Street District Council has hired Durham-based marketing and PR agency, She's Gott It, to ensure this year's event builds on the success of the last two.

Acts already confirmed include comedy act the Fairly Famous Family, and Mr Windbags, a balloon artist and magician. Splats Entertainment will provide a circus workshop and there will be music, a parade and traction engine rally.

The event takes place in the town on Saturday, July 10. For further details, contact (0191) 370 9559.