Streets lit by eco-friendly lamps

Streets on Teesside will be among the first in the UK to be lit up by energy-saving lanterns.

The four roads, in Redcar and Eston, will receive LED lights as part of the council's multi-million pound street light upgrade across the borough.

A council spokeswoman said the lights would reduce the amount of energy used by 50%.

Councillor Mary Lanigan said that the council had decided to take the lead in the UK and trial the new lanterns.