Sainsbury’s staff at Monks Cross in York donned the famous red noses to kick-start their Comic Relief campaign.

Dayne Summersall, the deputy store manager, said: “We are the only retailers from which you can buy your red noses this year and there’s a whole list of events planned throughout the store.”

Dayne said staff had come up with their own fundraising ideas and a target of £18 per employee had been set. If successful, this could see the store hand over £8,000 to the charity.

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