GENEROUS staff and customers of a clothing store have been named among the top fundraisers in the country.

The Consett branch of fashion retailer M&Co has raised more than £7,000 for Cancer Research UK in the last year, making it one of the top ten performers among the company’s 250 UK stores.

During the year, staff held raffles, fashion shows and set up donation stations in the store to reach the total.

Store manager Debbie Monoghan said: "The generosity of our staff and customers is truly inspiring and they have pulled out all the stops to raise this magnificent sum.

"Everyone knows someone affected by cancer and that’s why we want to do our bit – thank you to all our customers who have supported us."

Caroline Silke, Cancer Research UK Head of Corporate Partnerships, said: "We are extremely grateful for all the time and effort invested by the staff and customers at M&Co Consett.

"Everyone should be extremely proud of their achievement."