SMOKERS in Teesside who are hoping to kick the habit will be able to get help from the Ayresome Millennium Partnership.

The community organisation, based at Whinney Banks Road, Middlesbrough, is staging a free six-week StartStopping Programme.

It will be run by Sue Perkin and Carole Johnson, of the Smoking Cessation Service.

Weekly sessions begin with an introductory meeting from 2pm to 3.30pm on Friday. Places must be booked ahead.

For details call the Smoking Cessation Service on (01642) 223023.