A CONCERT is being held to raise money for an annual parade.

The Meet in Barnard Castle was threatened with cancellation after several thousand pounds went missing.

While a police investigation continues, locals have been rallying round to make up the missing money. A man has been arrested over the incident.

The concert will be in the parish hall, Barnard Castle, next Saturday.

Young blues quartet The Blue 42s and new band The Experiment will support The Andrew Yeadon Band. The event starts at 8pm. Tickets at the door cost £5. For details, call (01833) 690150.