SHUTTLE/Times and News readers have helped make Christmas a little extra special for children across Wyre Forest.

Our annual Christmas Tree Appeal, run in conjunction with Kidderminster's Swan shopping centre and HomeStart, brought in 400 gifts which were distributed by an army of volunteers in time for the big day.

Editor, Clive Joyce, said: "We are so grateful to everyone who helps with the scheme but our biggest thanks go to readers and shoppers who are so generous.

"Everyone is busy in the build-up to Christmas but they still find time to think of others and show such kindness."