'I've been to some ropey Santa's grottos in my time - this is NOT one of them'
The Grotto: Dear Santa is now officially open outside The Trafford Centre, and visitors needn't worry about a festive damp squib as this one is the real deal.
Audience & Content Editor
I have been an Audience and Content Editor at the Lancashire Telegraph since December 2017. Before that, I was at Newsquest's sister title The Bolton News where my roles included features writer and web editor. I've been a journalist since 2004 and have covered everything from court and council to entertainment and lifestyle. (I even had a TV column once - Melly on the Telly!) Please do contact me with any news relating to Blackburn and beyond.
I have been an Audience and Content Editor at the Lancashire Telegraph since December 2017. Before that, I was at Newsquest's sister title The Bolton News where my roles included features writer and web editor. I've been a journalist since 2004 and have covered everything from court and council to entertainment and lifestyle. (I even had a TV column once - Melly on the Telly!) Please do contact me with any news relating to Blackburn and beyond.
The Grotto: Dear Santa is now officially open outside The Trafford Centre, and visitors needn't worry about a festive damp squib as this one is the real deal.
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