A little girl took her first steps unaided - to see Santa in his grotto

This is the adorable moment a little girl took her first steps unaided - to see Santa in his grotto.

Esme Hodge, aged three, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and spastic diaplegia last year and until recently could only walk with the help of a frame.

But in September she underwent surgery in America to help her walk independently, as it was not available on the NHS.