A Bournemouth pub is offering a free pint to anyone who registers to vote in next month’s general election.

The Firkin Shed, on Holdenhurst Road, is the first Bournemouth pub to get involved in the ‘Vote This Year – Get Free Beer’ campaign.

The campaign was launched by pub and bar owners in a bid to encourage young people to register to vote. 

Those who fancy claiming a free pint or equivalent drink, will need to register to vote by midnight tonight and take the confirmation email along to the pub as proof they've registered. 

For a guide on how to register or check to see if you’re already registered click here

The website says: "People who haven't voted before, or are registered but don't vote, make up a huge proportion of the population. 

"In the last election, more people didn't vote than the total votes for any of the main parties."

Seventy pubs across the UK are taking part in the campaign but The Firkin Shed is the only pub participating in Dorset.