THE winner of The Northern Echo’s festive card competition has been revealed as eight-year-old Archie Errington, of Salters Close, Darlington.

Designs from youngsters across the region were published last month, and Archie’s colourful picture won the most public votes. He visited The Northern Echo’s head office yesterday to be presented with his prize of shopping vouchers and cards bearing his design.

Archie, a pupil at the town’s Education Village, said he hopes to spend his prize on Fortnite accessories, and added: “I love drawing.”