Two more defibrillators have been installed in West Cumbria through the Times & Star Heart Start campaign.

The lifesaving machines are now in place at the Cumberland Hotel on Station Road, Workington, and Millcroft Veterinary Group on Wakefield Road, Cockermouth.

The hotel raised £900 through activities for guests to buy a secure cabinet for the outside of the building.

At Millcroft, staff and supporters raised money through activities including cake sales, pin badge sales and a bike ride.

The company donated £300 and benefited from campaign donations and Rotary support.

Both defibrillators were provided by North West Ambulance Service.

They are part of the network of public-access defibrillators across Cumbria.

If somebody collapses, anyone can collect them, using a code obtained from the ambulance service, and they detect if someone has suffered a cardiac arrest.

If required, the machines can administer a shock with the aim of putting the heart back into the correct rhythm.

James McTear, owner of the Cumberland Hotel, said: "Having a defibrillator seemed to be the obvious thing to do.

"I have suffered a number of heart attacks. You never know the minute.

"The defibrillator gives you the option for immediate action."

Gillian Jackson, practice manager at Millcroft, said: "We are pleased to be able to support the community in this way and a big thank you goes to all those who helped with the fundraising to be able to put the defibrillator in this part of Cockermouth."

The Times & Star has worked with campaign partner Rotary.

Defibrillators have also been installed at Ewanrigg and Netherton Community Centre, Maryport, Firth House in Seaton and Caspian in Workington.

BLOB NWAS wants people to help make sure all public-access defibrillators are registered so they can be used in an emergency.

It wants people to tweet pictures of any machines they spot to @NWambulance with the hashtag #findthedefib and location details. Details can also be emailed to nwasenquiries@nwas.nhs.uk