I WAS in a state of total panic at Tesco when I realised I had lost my purse with a lot of Christmas cash in it, as well as bank cards.

After a frantic search, I discovered that a kind and honest man called Brian, from Crook, had found my purse and handed it in. Every penny and all the contents were untouched.

Thank you Brian, you have saved my Christmas and helped my faith in people’s goodness. May you have a great Christmas.

Rev Richard Deimel, Escomb.