A PARISH council is to host its first Christmas market this year, but before that it needs market traders... could you be one of them?

'We are looking for makers to be a part of our Christmas Market' a spokesman for Moretonhampstead Parish Council said.

'In particular we are looking for Christmas gifts, treats and decorations' the spokesman added.

► For more information, contact the parish clerk via email - [email protected]

It should be mentioned, however, that the council are not accepting applications from street food vendors.