A CHARITY shop welcomed its first customers on Thursday after moving from its old premises.

The Teesside Hospice shop was opened by volunteers after relocating to Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough. The old branch, in Newport Road, was closed last week.

A spokesman for the shop said: "We look forward to greeting customers old and new at this new venue. Any donations of clothing, furniture and household goods to help stock our new, larger premises will be gratefully received."

Extra volunteers are also needed to help raise the £2,500 required daily to keep the hospice's services running.

To register as a volunteer, ring (01642) 296892.