SHOPPERS in Redcar will be able to benefit from free parking over the festive season.

The free afternoon car parking will operate in all council-run car parks and on-street pay and display parking bays.

The car parks will be free for motorists after 1pm every day from Wednesday, November 1.

Parking charges will resume on Monday, January 8 next year.

For more information, visit www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/parking.