STAFF at a Darlington cafe will be switching their coffee mugs for running shoes again this year, to raise money for a hospice.

Customers at Cafe Gulp, in Priestgate, are also being encourage to join them in taking part in the Darlington 10km Road Run in aid of St Teresa's Hospice.

Last year runners, who included cafe manager Paul Mansfield, raised £275 in sponsorship, which helped support the hospice's 24-hour unit.

Mr Mansfield said: "We want to get as many customers and staff at Cafe Gulp running as possible. It is for such a good cause."

The run will take place on Sunday, August 8. Entry and sponsorship forms will be available from Cafe Gulp from today.