A Shropshire town centre flashed red as hundreds of ‘Santas’ donned their crimson suits and took to the streets to raise money for local good causes and community wellbeing on Sunday.

More than 500 people took part in Shropshire Santa 5km run in Oswestry on Sunday.

While Porthawyn silver band played festive tunes, Oswestry's mayor, Rosie Radford, fired the starting gun and 500 Santas were off.

Santas, ranging from young and old, male and female - and even a Grinch or two pounded the market town's street to the delight of onlookers.

Organisers Adrenalin Sporting Events said they had a record number of Santas for the event, which has been run since 2021.

A spokesperson said: "It was a great day with lots of families taking part. We had record numbers with 500 and there was a great f

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