A DORSET-based lifesaving charity is asking Christmas shoppers to support them this festive season.

Dorset Search and Rescue, a charity that helps emergency services look for missing people across the county, is asking for people shopping with Amazon for Christmas presents to take one simple step to help them out.

A spokesperson for the charity said: "Have you considered adding Dorset Search and Rescue as your designated charity with AmazonSmile while bargain hunting? It doesn’t cost you anything and 0.5 per cent of the value of your purchase is donated to us which helps our volunteers continue to serve the Dorset community.

"We've created a step-by-step guide on how you can add Amazon Smile here: www.dorsar.org.uk/amazon-smile.html"