VILLAGERS have secured cash to design and build works of art depicting the community's heritage.

The features, which will depict the industrial heritage of the village of Leadgate, near Consett, will be placed at the entrances to the village.

The Leadgate Partnership has already secured several hundred pounds from Derwentside District Council's arts initiative fund.

If anyone has suggestions about feature designs, they are asked to call (01207) 507675