The winner of the Epping Forest Constituency Christmas Card competition has been announced.

Danny O'Neil of Epping Primary School in Coronation Hill, Epping, was announced as the winner of the contest, which is sponsored by Loughton accountants Haslers, on Friday.

The year 3 student will have his design printed as MP Eleanor Laing's official 2014 Christmas card.

The competition was open to children from all primary, junior and infant schools in Epping Forest. 

Mrs Laing said: “The judging panel had great difficulty choosing the winner as there were some marvellous designs on the theme ‘Santa Claus in Epping Forest’.”