CHRISTMAS is coming to the North-East early next month – or at least the famous Coca-Cola truck is.

The illuminated truck is stopping in Middlesbrough on December 5, hailing the start of the festive holiday season for many.

It will park in Centre Square between noon and 8pm and give visitors the chance to soak up the festive atmosphere whilst enjoying a free Coca-Cola.

The truck then moves on to Gateshead on December 6 where it will park at the Gibside Way Asda between noon and 8pm.

North Yorkshire residents can catch it in Scarborough on December 7 between 10am and 6pm at The Brunswick Centre.

Last year Darlington benefitted from a surprise visit by the truck after supporters of the family of Danny Wake, a toddler killed in a hit-and-run in November last year, lobbied Coca-Cola to bring the vehicle as it was much loved by the youngster.