DESPITE the economic doom and gloom, one local charity has literally been overwhelmed with donated toys at one of its collection points.

Apart from supplying food, Hits charity who run the local Teignbridge food bank, also distribute hampers, toys and advent calendars to families who are in crisis, or in need at Christmas. Their collection centre at the Teignmouth train station’s Whistlestop Cafe has seen a startling increase in donations this year.

READ THE FULL STORY IN DECEMBER 4 EDITION OF THE MID-DEVON ADVERTISER.