STRETFORD and Urmston MP Kate Green has congratulated North West Air Ambulance Charity on becoming Urmston Sainsbury’s new charity partner.

Over the next 12 month, the store will throw its fundraising efforts behind helping the charity.

Ms Green MP said: “I’d like to congratulate North West Air Ambulance Charity on being announced as Urmston Sainsbury’s new Local Charity Partner.

“I know what a difference the initiative has made to charities in my constituency in raising not just vital funds, but raising awareness of their cause too.

“I look forward to seeing how the partnership progresses over the coming months.”

North West Air Ambulance Charity was announced after customers had their say and voted in-store and online between May 1 and 15.