A teacher has retired after 11 years at two schools.
Carol Knight has spent the past 11 years as a learning support teacher at Heathfield and Cockerton primary schools in Darlington.
She was given a festive send-off by staff and pupils.
Mrs Knight has been teaching for 29 years. She said she had enjoyed being a teacher, but was looking forward to spending more time with her family, going on holiday and gardening.
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