Winter wonderland wishes come true as sick kids jet off to meet Santa in Lapland

THIS month, a local charity will be helping to realise the dreams of children with terminal illnesses and life-limiting conditions by taking them on a special trip to meet Santa in Lapland before Christmas.

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