A LOCAL charity has confirmed that it will be opening a brand new shop in Herefordshire.

The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) has not given a precise date or location for its new shop in Ross-on-Wye, but confirmed that it is seeking volunteers.

A spokesperson for the charity said: "Our new Ross-on-Wye charity shop is opening soon, and we need you! Interested? Email us at volunteer@midlandsairambulance.com to find out more!"

The MAAC already has a shop in Hereford, located in the former Laura Ashley unit on the corner of Commercial Street and Gomond Street in the city centre.

The Hereford shop opened last year and saw great success in its initial months. It stocks pre-loved goods and has a "community hub".

Anil Gupta, head of retail for MAAC, said at the time of the Hereford shop's opening: “While we undertake hundreds of vitally important missions in Herefordshire each year, this is the first time we have opened a charity shop in the county.

"This will be our eighth charity shop to open across the six counties we cover and will give local people the chance to purchase pre-loved items at very reasonable prices.

"Most importantly, it will help us raise funds to support our lifesaving missions via air ambulance helicopter and critical care car in the area."