BUS company First York has donated £1,000 to a local playgroup, after winning a national award.

The firm’s depot in James Street was recently named best for safety in First’s national safety awards and won a £1,000 cheque for a charity of its choice.

First York gave the money to York Playspace, which offers free play opportunities and chill out zones across the area.

Peter Taylor, operations manager at First York, said: “We are just glad to share this award with York youngsters.”

York Playspace manager Alison Shepherd said: “We were absolutely thrilled to bits.”