Eight school children were highly commended by Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson in his annual Christmas card competition.

Praised were Katie Horsfall and Adrianna Gabirec of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Barnoldswick; Khya Peckam and Kiera Wilcock of Barnoldswick C of E Primary School; Aimee Robinson and Mollie Jesson of Gisburn Road Primary School in Barnoldswick and Dylan Yip and Holly Sutcliffe of Kelbrook Primary School.

They each received a certificate and £10 book voucher.