A new reuse shop where people can pick up bargains - and second hand items are saved from the tip - has opened.

And council bosses have announced cancer charity Big C will get a share of the proceeds from items sold there and at the county's other reuse shops.

The latest of Norfolk County Council's reuse shops opened on Friday, March 25 in the new Norwich South recycling centre at Harford Park and Ride site.

The shop will save 100 tonnes of good quality second-hand items from being thrown away each year.

The shops welcome donations and sell them at car boot prices.

Big C is the new chosen charity to get a cut of proceeds from sales.

Dr Chris Bushby, chief executive of Big C, said: “Not only is this fantastic scheme helping to reduce waste and promote recycling, but it is also now helping those affected by cancer in the local area receive the support they need.”