CHRISTMAS cards and calendars depicting scenes of Darlington are now available at the town's tourist information centre.

Each month of the calendar features images of the town, many taken by the council's photographers. The Christmas cards feature two Darlington scenes - the Market Square in winter and the Old Town Hall decorated for Christmas.

As well as the calendars and cards, a range of Darlington-themed presents and souvenir items are also on offer.

For more details, contact Information Darlington, in Horsemarket, on (01325) 388666.

* A charity calendar showing scenes of Darlington has gone on sale.

The Artist's Darlington calendar has been produced for a second year by the Art Shop, in Bondgate, and features 15 images by local artists. It costs £8.50.

The paintings were chosen from 118 entries submitted to a competition held over the summer by Art Shop owners Ian and Lynda Hughes.

Proceeds from the calendar will be divided among nine charities selected by the artists, including St Teresa's Hospice, the RSPCA and Children in Need.