SHEDDING his waist-length locks helped Chris Swain raise money for two departments at Blackburn Royal Infirmary.

The 27-year-old of Longworth Road, Billington, presented at cheque for £450 which was collected from the charity stunt.

It will go to help the work with sufferers of psoriasis and arthritis.

Chris is pictured, presenting a £450 cheque to Blackburn Royal Infirmary rheumatology specialist Ann Gooden, for the Arthritis and Psoriasis Organisation.