The Argus Christmas Bus will be travelling through the streets of Hove this evening in the latest leg of its festive fund-raising journey.

Santa and his band of helpers will arrive at the Hangleton Grenadier bus stop in West Way at 6.30pm to raise money for The Argus Appeal and The Martlets Hospice.

Nearby residents can expect a visit from Santa and his band of helpers, who are volunteers from local businesses, including American Express, Cafe Motu and the Brighton Sheet Metal Works.

Elsa Gillio, The Argus Appeal coordinator, said: "The technical team at the Theatre Royal sprinkled their magic dust over the bus and it looks magnificent."

Sponsored by Legal and General, the bus is covered in fairy lights and plays music as it gathers money for needy Sussex people.

Volunteers to help on the Christmas bus can call Peter at the Martlets on 01273 747455.