A girl whose birthday was ruined by burglars has been given a party to remember.

Scott and Victoria Hillary, of Mister Twister, of Consett, offered to put on the special occasion free after reading of nine-year-old Bethany Quinn's plight.

Bethany, of Fern Avenue, South Moor, Stanley, woke on her birthday to find her presents and cards were gone.

Mr Hillary said: "We had been a victim of a burglar ourselves, and the people of Stanley had been very supportive.

"We thought this would be a way of repaying for the kindness we got."

Bethany's mother Chrstine said: "It was a really enjoyable day and will help Bethany to forget what happened."