EXPERT advice to help Rossendale teenagers get "connected" is now being handed out at weekly meetings.

Connexions is a new youth service which provides advice, guidance, support and personal development services to all 13 to 19-year-olds.

The drop-in sessions will allow young people to gain help in looking for employment, training or further education.

A Connexions spokesman said: "We can also provide support with employability skills and assistance with personal and individual support programmes.

"In addition we are able to deal with issues such as housing, benefit applications or other issues which may restrict young people from progressing in life."

The drop in sessions are held at the Mary Hindle Resource Centre in Bury Road, Haslingden, every Monday from 1.30 to 4.30 pm. Further details can be obtained on 01706 213014.