A GROUP of 14 writers from Darlington have produced an anthology of their work.

The Bennet House Writers meet once a week at Bennet House, in Darlington's Horsemarket, to discuss their ideas and encourage each other to try to get their work publish.

Members of the group were present at Bennet House yesterday to launch their book, called Pictures in the Fire, which features poetry and short stories and has just gone on sale.

Mary Sweeten, a member of the group, said: "We try to produce a book once every other year to show what some members of the group have been up to."

Copies of the book can be bought from the group at Bennet House every Monday, or be telephoning (01325) 283401.