Do you remember pensioner Albert Skipper, who News Shopper staff had a whip-round for after council killjoys froze his benefits?

He's in for a happy Christmas after a visit from former Page 3 stunna Carla Winters, who turned up in a skimpy Santa outfit to spread some festive cheer.

The Pop Idol wannabe was keen to cheer up former print worker Albert, one of her biggest fans.

She also wants to promote her new charity single, Ere's Your Xmas, performed with Pop Idol reject Rik Waller and glamour model Jo Guest.

We revealed in November how the paper's staff raised £40 to help him pay for a little sexual pleasure after the council froze his benefits when officials found out how much he was spending on call girls.

They told him to limit his spending but he said: "You can't stop nature. I like to enjoy myself.

"Being on your own is a killer. My wife was a professional singer, we were married for 55 years. I really loved her and I miss her."