SCHOOLS and businesses in Darlington are being encouraged to sleep on the job to raise money for a local charity.

St Teresa's Hospice is asking organisations to hold pyjama days throughout next month.

Hospice director Jane Bradshaw said: "We want people in the Darlington area to participate in our fun pyjama theme days at school and at work.

"It is important local people know the hospice is available to everyone in need of it, but also that we need everyone's on going support."

The fundraising campaign is intended to coincide with the opening of an inpatient unit at the hospice later this year.

Pubs, clubs, shops and schools are all being encouraged to get involved in the fundraising initiative.

For ideas and information on how to get involved, contact David Jones at the hospice on (01325) 254321.