A NEW group has been formed to encourage local people to live healthier lives.

The Walkie Talkie Group is a new development within the Lifestyle Health Link project at Loftus.

Aimed at providing informal, community-based health information and opportunities, it is being developed by a partnership including community members and Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.

Support and training will be offered in the early stages of the group's development, with more formal training available once it is established.

The first meeting takes place at Brotton Youth Centre, Linden Road, next Thursday at 10am