COUNCILLORS in Allendale briefly thought they had established new links with France last week.

A letter addressed to “Allendale Paris Council” was read out during the latest meeting of Allendale Parish Council.

Coun. Gordon Whitfield said: “This sounds interesting. Have we been twinned?”

Unfortunately, this turned out not to be the case, and it was, instead, a misprint on a letter from Haltwhistle Swimming and Leisure Centre, thanking councillors for their recent £50 donation.