CROWDS of people turned out to see a Santa bus as it made a return to Teesside.
The Stockton Santa Bus returned to the borough on Thursday for the start of a four-night tour.
Crowds of families lined the streets to see Santa as he waved to youngsters from the top deck.
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It will return tonight, when it will tour Billingham, Port Clarence, Norton, Roseworth and Hardwick.
On Saturday, it visits Thornaby, Hilton, Maltby and Ingleby Barwick.
Councillor Jim Beall, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Health, Leisure and Culture, said: “We know how incredibly popular Santa on Wheels was with our residents last year and we are absolutely delighted to once again be able to spread a bit of festive cheer.
“Santa’s bus is heading right across the Borough so most people won’t have far to travel at all to see him. Make sure you give him a wave and don’t forget to wrap up warm!
“We’ve got a new Santa Tracker on the website this year, which means you can keep track of where Santa is on his journey and see when he is getting close.”
For the full routes and timings visit www.stockton.gov.uk/santaonwheels.
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