It was a wild and woolly affair at branches of Keith Pattinson when staff held a Christmas Jumper day for charity.

Workers at all 31 branches across the North- East swapped their business clothes for Noel-inspired knits to raise almost £800 for the Sunshine Fund, which provides specialised equipment for local children with disabilities.

Marc Hydleman, manager of the Hexham office, said: “Every year we raise money across the company with a charity Christmas Jumper day. We believe it is important that we give back to our communities.”