RUDOLPH the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends have gone into hiding in shops in Bishop Auckland town centre for a competition.

Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph can be found in a number of stores.

Shoppers can win a £50 gift voucher from Argos if they manage to spot all nine before the closing date of December 20.

The event has been organised by Bishop Auckland Town Centre Forum.

Forms are available throughout the town centre.