The winners of Loughton's Christmas shop window competition have been announced.

High Road stores, I Am So fly, Zee and Co and St Clare Hospice took home the first place prizes for this year's competition which was judged by Loughton town mayor Sharon Weston and councillors Chris and Caroline Pond, last week.

The independent store, chain store and charity store winners were awarded £100 each to the charity of their choice, as well as an engraved cup and a framed certificate.

The street saw over 100 entries into the competition this year.

Donations went to Breast Cancer Care, Wallace Kennels Dog Rescue and St Clare Hospice.

Cllr Weston said: "“Christmas trees of various colours and sizes were very popular this year!

"It was obvious that shopkeepers all over the town had exercised their ingenuity and artistic judgement with real enthusiasm.

"Thanks to all concerned – you have made Loughton a really festive place this year.”