A big-hearted postman has delivered a boost for charity after going on his rounds dressed as Santa.

Postman Derek Cottis, of Tabor Avenue, Braintree, today said he raised £736 for Farleigh Hospice by dressing up as Santa to do his deliveries on December 22.

Mr Cottis, who works from Royal Mail's sorting office in Witham, could be seen on his festive round at the Notleys, Fairstead and Faulkbourne.

Published Wednesday, January 15, 2003

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