SADDLE up for a great Christmas - that's the word straight from the horse's mouth for the residents of a seaside resort.

Cleveland Police horse, Huntcliffe and his rider, PC Mark Humble will lead Redcar's Christmas parade through the town on Sunday.

Boro Mascot, Roary the Lion and a professional marching band will be in the procession, which will culminate in the Christmas lights being switched on by Redcar MP Mo Mowlam.

Father Christmas, Huntcliffe and BBC Radio Cleveland duo, Clem and Fischer met on Wednesday to finalise arrangements.

l Redcar prepares for the switch-on - See Page 3

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