Join thousands of fans who have signed up to our Celtic newsletter.A former soldier has emerged as a hero Santa figure in his home town.John Allison rose to the challenge to give gifts and share food to those who need it.Just like Santa will later this week, he’s delivered joy across Paisley and beyond.He said: “As a former soldier, and in private security, I have seen poverty throughout the world.“It hits me and it hurts me.
When I was a child we used to send shoeboxes to Africa ... now our children need the shoeboxes.”“It hurts to see this happen in my own town and country while the powers that be sit and allow poverty to exist in our communities in 2020.“I have done this so that many hundreds of children can enjoy the festive period.