A series of small improvement projects over the past four years has seen a big difference for Evenwood’s Randolph Community Centre.

Butterknowle Village Hall has had a makeover for the first time in more than two decades thanks to a scheme providing work experience to young people.

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TOP GEAR: Headteacher Nicky Wright, Edge Hotel landlady Fiona Coastworth and Amit Kumar, from Cummins, with the year 5 group