FORMER Tory leader William Hague has given his support to a life-saving charity's latest campaign.

The Richmondshire MP visited the British Heart Foundation shop, in Northallerton, to promote the Give a Little, Gain a Lot campaign.

The aim was to encourage more local people to think about volunteering for the charity.

During his visit Mr Hague toured the shop, manned the till and met volunteers.

Area manager Norma Yarker said: "We hope his visit will raise the profile of the shop in the area and encourage people to pop in and see what volunteering is all about."

Last year, volunteers at the charity's shops raised more than £8m for research into heart disease - the UK's single biggest killer.

To find out more about volunteering, contact 0870 120 4141 to be connected to your local branch.