MANY people in Bradford could not go a day without access to the internet, according to a new survey.

Others said they could not survive without their television, said fair trade organisation Traidcraft.

The survey was carried out to highlight Traidcraft's Fair Necessities appeal and to show the differing needs of people in Britain and those in the world's poorest countries.

One in two people in Yorkshire said they couldn't go 24 hours without access to the web, while more than half of those surveyed said TV was a must in their lives.

Larry Bush, marketing director at Traidcraft, said: "During a very recent trip to Bangladesh, we asked farmers what their top necessities in life were and they listed things like electricity, irrigation systems for the fields, and food on the table. This contrasts greatly with the necessities we in this country consider to be important.

"Traidcraft works in some of the world’s poorest countries and we really are changing lives. We’re giving people who may live in small shelters and farm tiny pieces of land a future, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to grow their way out of poverty.

"By supporting Traidcraft’s Fair Necessities appeal, you can help change lives around the world."

People can donate to the appeal at www.traidcraft.co.uk/donate-now, or by texting DOUBLE to 70500 to donate £5.