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Albrighton Christmas celebrations hailed huge success

A Christmas celebration has been hailed as a huge success after hundreds of people descended on a village for the festive occasion.

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The annual event in Albrighton was organised by members of the community and local businesses.

Santa was there handing out gifts, a fashion show took place on the high street, the Military Wives' Choir performed.

More than 50 traders stayed open until late for the occasion.

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The Dirty Rockin Scoundrels capped off the evening, performing hits by the Beatles, and Madness, on the rooftop of Gibson's Cars.

Sarah Killeen, owner of Albrighton Cakes and one of the organisers, said: "It was fantastic how everyone in the village came together to promote all the hidden gems we have here.

"All the traders reported increased footfall from last year and there was a real buzz around the village, with the mix of entertainment, homemade food and drink and community groups selling their goods to raise money proving a fantastic combination.

"The challenge that we now face is to make next year's even bigger and better, so the hard work starts now."

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