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image captionEmma Regan had the idea after seeing a similar scheme in Dublin
A woman has been leaving coats hanging on a bridge in Halifax to help keep homeless people warm this winter.
Emma Regan, who volunteers at Halifax Homeless Shelter, had the idea after seeing a similar scheme in Dublin.
Many coats have now been donated to hang up on the West Yorkshire town s North Bridge and she said it was good to know the world isn t all bad .
Calderdale Council supports the scheme but said the coats had to be removed from the bridge for safety reasons .