'I went to the region's best charity shop and couldn't believe what I got for under £20'

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There are many trinkets, treasures and pre-loved treats to be found in any of the hundreds of charity shops dotted around the country.

But one store in Bolton holds the esteemed position of the best of them all. Bolton Hospice charity shop, on Hillview Road in Astley Bridge has been awarded best in the North West by the Charity Retail Association.

In recognition of the honour, I decided to head down with £20 in my pocket to see for myself whether it really was the best in the North - and to find out what I could buy without breaking the bank. READ MORE: 'This is such a special place': Music and TV stars back Save Salford Lads Club campaign Arriving at the Bolton Hospice shop, my first impressions were that it was mightier than I had been expecting - and far from the usual charity shop you might expect on the high street.

Divided into two, the unit features a charity shop on one side and a community cafe on the other, both run entirely by volunteers.