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A new shop has opened that will support one of the UK's leading brain injury charities, it has been reported.

Opened by mayor Ken Weston, the shop in Altrincham will send its proceeds to Headway, which helps provide support and assistance for people who suffered from such things as a traumatic brain injury.

Messenger Newspapers reports that in addition to the town's mayor, a man who suffered a brain injury some 26 years ago was in attendance.

Steve Davies fell and hit his head on concrete at the age of 18 and has been recovering ever since with the help of Headway.

"I really hope the people of Altrincham will support Headway by shopping in the new store. Without Headway, I don't know where I'd be now," he told the newspaper.

The charity recently launched its Christmas card range to help raise money for its services.

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