Hundreds in Santa costumes raise money for charity

Hundreds of people across the South West have been dressing up in Santa or Elf costumes today to raise money for charities.

Events have been taking place across the region including in Bristol, Bath and Cornwall.

In Plymouth these santas could be seen making their way through the centre.

They've been taking part in the fun event to raise money for bothHannahs, who work with children and adults with disabilities and homeless charity Shekinah.