A CHRISTMAS toy appeal is coming to Widnes.

The BBC bus is will be visiting Widnes market on Saturday, December 5.

Shoppers from Runcorn and Widnes are invited to donate gifts for children.

It is the annual toy appeal run by Lions clubs.

They are looking for donations of new, unwrapped gifts of toys suitable for children aged up to 18.

The bus will be beside Greenoaks from 10am to 4pm.

Lunchtime phone in presenter Roger Phillips will present his show from around midday.