PUPILS at a Bolton secondary school are helping out youngsters whose nursery was devastated by fire.

Year Nine pupils at The Deane School are holding a collection of children's books and soft toys to donate to the Little Darlings nursery in Goldsmith Street.

Thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused at the Daubhill nursery earlier this month when a firework was pushed through a window.

The pupils wanted to help out after studying copies of the BEN as part of their Social Geography classes and spotting the story about the attack.

They are also collecting money to help replace equipment at the nursery, which is in the basement of Sunninghill Primary School.

Head of Year Nine, Martin Witter, said: "As soon as they saw the paper they all wanted to do something to help with the nursery being on our doorstep."

Anyone who would like to help out can drop off soft toys or books, which are in good condition, at The Deane School's reception during school hours.