Following a year working with Hearing Dogs for the Deaf the Sainsbury's store in Great Yarmouth has raised £3490.65 for the charity.

The charity was chosen by customers and staff in 2016 and has received support from the store for the past year including fundraising and raising awareness for the charity.

Customers and colleagues took part in a range of activities to raise money for the charity.

The money raised will be used to sponsor a Hearing Dog throughout its working life.

At the end of June customers were given the chance to vote in store and online for the store's new charity partner, with Hearing Dogs for the Deaf receiving the most votes for the second year running.

Jo Richardson, Store Manager at Sainsbury's Great Yarmouth, said: 'Our customers and colleagues worked really hard to help raise vital funds for the charity and we're really proud of everything we've achieved. We are delighted to be able to continue supporting Hearing Dogs for the Deaf for a second year '

Rachel Clarke, Community Fundraising Manager at Hearing Dogs for the Deaf added: 'We'd like to thank the Sainsbury's customers, and colleagues, in Great Yarmouth for their support over the past year. It has made such a difference to the charity and we're extremely grateful for the donations and awareness we've been able to raise. We are looking forward to continuing the fantastic partnership with Sainsbury's and their customers'

The Local Charity scheme is now entering its ninth year and so far have raised over £13 million to support local charities since 2009.