NORTHERN is calling on local communities in the north to identify good causes that need investment.

The train operator is seeking to help community schemes across the region as part of its Customer and Community Improvement Fund (CCIF).

Applications are open now and the closing date is Wednesday, January 22.

To find out more about the investment scheme, email ccif@northernrailway.co.uk.

The bids should be for projects and schemes set to be delivered between April 1 2020 and March 31 2022.