SUNDERLAND football fans in several County Durham villages will continue to be served by special bus links to the Stadium of Light on match days.
The Langley Park branch of the Sunderland AFC Supporters' Association is providing transport to fans on three different routes, starting with the first home game, against Everton, on Saturday, August 24.
Bus 1 sets off from the Kings Head, Lanchester, at 12.15pm, picking up in Langley Park, Witton Gilbert and Sacriston en route.
The second route begins at the Newton Grange Hotel at 12.30pm, with pick-ups at the Salutation Inn, in Framwellgate Moor, and at Carrville and West Rainton.
Bus 3 leaves the Stags Head, in Esh Winning, at 12.30pm, heading via Ushaw Moor, Bearpark, Nevilles Cross and the DLI pub, in Gilesgate, Durham. The times apply to all home games kicking off at 3pm, with the fare in each case £3 for adults and £2 for children, with a £1 surcharge for non-branch members.
More details are available from David Christian, on 0771-333 2763, or Malcolm Harvey, on (07900) 210272.
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