TWO students have won their college's top accolade for contribution to community life.

Tim Young, 18, and Lisa Hollas, 17, have been presented with the St Cuthbert Cross by Northallerton College.

They came top of a poll of students and staff for doing most to enhance the character and reputation of the college by their conduct.

The awards were set up 90 years ago to mark links between the school and Durham Cathedral going back to the 14th Century.

More than 200 students applauded as chairman of the governors John Dennis made the presentation.