ORGANISERS behind the Northwich market music fundraiser have revealed a huge total of around £12,500.

The sum, to be split between the eight traders affected by the fire, was raised on Saturday, February 1 as volunteers 'painted the town with music.

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Organiser Iain Stead posted on the 'Northwich Market Fundraiser - Music Making a Difference' Facebook page: "We have just done the count.

"We have one or two final figures to confirm from two funding accounts.

"However, with estimations on those accounts, we are confident we have reached £12,500!!

"I would like to thank each and every one of you for your donations.

"This will be divided between the eight traders who lost so much in the fire!.

"Bank statements showing money in and out will be posted on here as soon as the transaction has taken place."