A FOOD co-operative has been set up by Middlesbrough Council's healthy living team to get Easterside residents eating healthily.

The aim is to raise the awareness of the importance of healthy eating and to provide an opportunity for the community to come together.

The co-operative will provide good quality locally produced fruit and vegetables at low cost each week from the Easterside Resource Centre, Broadwell Road, Middlesbrough.

To take advantage of the service, call Helen England on 01642-725264.