WHEN it comes to knowing their rights, shoppers in Darlington will be better informed thanks to a new consumer action pack.

The pack, produced by Darlington Borough Council's trading standards, offers practical and legal advice people need to solve their consumer problems.

It contains 40 leaflets, split into sections, which advise on what the law says when products are bought, people's rights as a customer and the trader's rights.

To obtain a pack, contact Darlington Borough Council's trading standards section on (01325) 388582