Oxford's Shopmobility scheme has received an early Christmas present.

Father Christmas has presented a scooter to the scheme's co-ordinator, Robin Brooks.

The presentation was made on behalf of the LaSalle Investment Group, managers of the Westgate Shopping Centre.

Shopmobility, which was set up in 1996, provides a free service for people with disabilities to get around the city centre on scooters.

Mary Clarkson, the city council's executive member for the environment, said: "In the six years it's been operating, Shopmobility has allowed thousands of people to enjoy shopping and sightseeing in the city."