Helston Garages have bought a defibrillator and arranged professional training for three members of staff at their Meneage Street premises.

The piece of life-saving equipment is now available for use should any customers or staff at the garage need it, or indeed if anyone who collapses in the vicinity of the showroom.

The trained staff will be able to react immediately if called upon during normal working hours, Monday to Saturday. Similar facilities have been set up by the company in Exeter and Taunton, with plans to equip other garages within the group.