AN online insider guide into Darlington’s best kept secrets is looking for contributions.

Nominations for Darlington’s best pubs and shops, the top sites for natural beauty, and tastiest restaurants are wanted for bus company Arriva's internet-based Town Guides.

The company set up the Town Guides pages back in 2007 to help visitors and the local community find the best the area has to offer.

John Fozzard, the bus company’s marketing manager, said: "Everyone who lives in Darlington knows that it has a lot to offer, which is why we want to share that information with both other members of the local community and visitors to the town.

"Nominations are welcome covering almost any subject, ranging from where to get the tastiest fish and chips through to the best place to catch a live band and the best local walks - the only criterion is they must be accessible by an Arriva bus.

“We need our customers' help to update the guides and share all of their insider information.”

Anyone wanting to make a nomination should email townguide@arriva.co.uk including a brief reason for their recommendation. People can view the existing Town Guides by visiting www.arrivabus.co.uk/get-on-board/town-guides/. The closing date for entries is Tuesday, June 30.