WARRINGTON charity The Relationships Centre opened its doors to the public on Thursday to mark International Women's Day.

The charity offers support and advice to anyone affected by violent or unhealthy relationships and hosted an open day at its offices at The Gateway to demonstrate the services it provides.

The United Nations event commemorates women's rights and this year's theme is Ending Impunity for Violence against Women and Girls'.

Marissa Hankinson, spokesman for The Relationships Centre, said: "We provide an outreach service to women affected by domestic violence as well as running a very successful women's only' course that looks at re-building self-esteem, assertiveness and confidence."

To find out more about The Relationships Centre, call 246910.