The recent surge in popularity of vinyl records has proved an unexpected hit for sick pets across the UK, according to a vet charity.

PDSA has welcomed the rising demand for vinyl, with almost £50,000 a year raised from record sales in its UK charity shops.

According to PDSA, there are marked regional variations when it comes to shopping for vinyl, with the charity's Broomhill store in Sheffield selling the most records a year - at 1,205.

This is closely followed by Kilburn, London, at 1,122, and the PDSA's other top shops for vinyl include Beeston in Nottingham (1,060), Kentish Town, London (958), and West Ealing, London (944).

Philip Klette, head of retail at PDSA, said: "It's great news for pets that vinyl is making a comeback, as PDSA charity shops are a treasure trove for music lovers.

"Saturday April 18 is Record Store Day in the UK and all vinyl lovers should be aware that there are many bargains to be had at our PDSA charity shops. The added bonus is that all sales help our vets to save the lives of sick and injured pets.

"Proceeds from PDSA charity shop record sales have raised enough to pay for a thousand pets to be treated, or to run a PDSA pet hospital for more than two weeks."