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Grinch Driver Spreads Cheer; Santa Returned to Hospital

12/13/2025

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In Hampshire, delivery driver Jeff dressed as the Grinch to spread holiday cheer and raise funds for children.
Ellie Skinner, Jeff's partner, shared the initiative with BBC Radio Solent.
In West Midlands, a 5ft Santa abandoned by a fleeing thief was returned to Rowley Regis Hospital after a social media appeal.
The pub that housed the figure celebrated its return, and hospital staff thanked the community for restoring Christmas joy.

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Story summary

In Hampshire, delivery driver Jeff dressed as the Grinch to spread holiday cheer and raise funds for children.
Ellie Skinner, Jeff's partner, shared the initiative with BBC Radio Solent.
In West Midlands, a 5ft Santa abandoned by a fleeing thief was returned to Rowley Regis Hospital after a social media appeal.
The pub that housed the figure celebrated its return, and hospital staff thanked the community for restoring Christmas joy.