FAMILIES will have the chance to remember babies who died at or around the time of childbirth early next month.

A special memorial service is to be held in the chapel of the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton on October 4 at 2pm.

A spokesman said: "People whose babies have died recently or some time ago find this ceremony a great comfort and it gives them time and space to remember their baby."

Refreshments will be served at the end or the service.

For further information contact the clinical matron, Sister Anne Wall, at the Friarage on 01609-763078.