RESIDENTS will today hear the outcome of their High Court fight to have an open space - used by locals for sports and recreation for at least 20 years - declared a village green.

Pamela Beresford of Limetree, Fatfield, is challenging the City of Sunderland's refusal to register as a village green a grassed area in Washington, known locally as the sports arena.

The council has expressed its intention to develop the land, before selling it off to the City of Sunderland College, London's High Court was told last month.

Judge Mrs Justice Smith will give her ruling on the case today.