Sandwell Council staff in Oldbury have helped to raise vital cash for research into heart disease.

Staff wore something red and donated £1 each to the British Heart Foundation to raise cash.

Ushma Patel, one of the organisers, said: “We had lots of fun raising money for this very worthwhile cause. Staff were very generous and we collected about £105.

“I was really pleased at the number of people that took part and we raised more than we expected.

And Pam Cross added: “Heart disease has affected many people’s lives and it’s something that people obviously feel very passionate about. I think it was a great initiative by the staff.”

Jackie Skeel, head of national campaigns at the British Heart Foundation, said: “The money raised will help save lives and fight the UK’s biggest killer.”