BRITISH Heart Foundation's (BHF) Bolton shop has reopened as the charity calls on the public to support it amid the pandemic.

The Newport Street store is asking people to donate quality items, which may otherwise be thrown out in home clearances.

The fashion shop is welcoming items such as clothing, handbags, shoes and books.

Every item sold will be turned into funds for research that could help transform the lives of those living with heart and circulatory diseases.

The appeal comes after the charity's research funds had to be halved due to the effect of the health crisis, as its shops have been forced to close for months and charity events have been cancelled.

Larger donations to BHF home stores can be booked in for free collections online or by calling shops.

The charity’s postal donation service is also available for smaller, quality items. People can print off a label and take your items to your nearest drop off point.

BHF's eBay shop can be found online too.