WHILE most drivers struggled to get to work in the snow yesterday, it did not deter one brave youngster from trying out his new electric car.

Cameron Murray was revelling in his new Christmas present from his family with a little help from his five-year-old brother, Andrew.

The pair laughed and frolicked in the snow and showed no signs of the heartache which hit the Murrays, of High Etherley, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, in the summer.

Cameron was struck down by meningitis and had to have his left foot and hand, the fingers on his right hand, and half his right leg amputated.

But the 16-month-old has made a good recovery and loves nothing more than to play with his new toys with his brother.

The family have also been touched by local people who have raised money to put into a trust fund, started by the Reverend Richard Bainbridge, of Etherley Methodist Church.

Sunderland firm Grundfos Manufacturing has donated £1,422 after staff forwent Christmas cards and presents to each other.

Hays Travel also raised more than £400 for the fund, and to send the two brothers to Lapland, with the flight donated by Teesside Airport.

Cameron's aunt, Louise Murray, said: "Everyone has really surprised us - it's been great. We'd like to wish them all a Happy New Year.