Islington Council is offering free tennis for over-60s in an effort to help more residents get active and encourage people to try the sport.

The council has also appointed Karen Dawson its new tennis development officer, funded with help from sports trust Aquaterra and the Lawn Tennis Association.

She will work with local communities to get more people to try the sport, including free sessions for children and young people, as well as older residents.

Councillor Janet Burgess, executive member for health and welling said: "We want people of all ages and backgrounds to try tennis, and Islington's new tennis development officer is helping to build on the 2012 legacy to get people into sport."

The free sessions will be available at Highbury Fields Tennis Courts and Tufnell Park between 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday.