A SHOP in Hove has become one of the first to unveil its Christmas window display.

With more than a month to go until the big day, staff at Velvet are already getting in the Christmas spirit.

The window of the shop in Western Road has been transformed by the store manager, Emma Draper, to create a festive backdrop for shoppers.

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The independent fashion, homeware and lifestyle store has been in Hove for 11 years.

The whole city has been getting in the Christmas spirit this week.

The annual Santa bus was unveiled at an event at Donatello.

And the Christmas lights were switched on on Thursday.