The Canal & River Trust is asking people across the North West to help clear up canals and remove half a million pieces of plastic.

Last year they launched the Plastics Challenge and, with the help of volunteers, the amount of plastic and litter in the Trust's waterways dropped by 30%.

However, volunteers have been impacted by the coronavirus so the charity is now asking the public to help.

Peter Birch, environmental policy advisor at the Canal & River Trust said: "The canals have been there for local people during lockdown and we need people to help us look after them to ensure they remain a place everyone can enjoy.

"It’s the little things we do on our doorstep that can make a world of difference. If everyone who visits one of our canals or rivers picks up just one piece of plastic, they’d be clear within a year.

"Get active to fight plastic by joining our Plastics Challenge and help make a global difference in your local community."

Visit the charity's website for more information.