WE shared the news that a kind-hearted girl has donated her hair to charity following her classmates footsteps.

April Olsen from Fourstones near Hexham decided to donate eight and a half inches of her hair to the Little Princess Trust.

April, 6, was inspired by a classmate who did the same last year and grew her hair for a year with the sole purpose of making a significant contribution.

The Little Princess Trust, a UK-based charity that provides real hair wigs to children experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions.

Here's how readers reacted.

Carol Hudson said: "How lovely," while Sylvia Gibson said April's donation was 'awesome'.

Lisa Ellis said: "Such a wonderful and thoughtful thing for such a young girl to do. All whilst raising money and bringing a smile to the children who receive their new hair. Your parents must be super proud of you."

Alexander Finlayson-Heap said: "April you're an absolute star. Well done sweetie," and Pamela Garner commented: "What a special little girl and gift to give I am sure whoever gets part of her hair in the form of a wig, when they put it on they will feel special once again, just like the little girl herself."

Diane Beake said: "Well done," and John Angus said: "Very impressive."

Rachel Holland said: "How sweet. Well done little girl."

Olive Elliott said: "Well done darling," and Claire Carlile also said: "Well done sweetheart."

Lorraine Akhurst added: "Brilliant well done I did this in lockdown too."