A new yarnbombing initiative in Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton has seen more than £5k raised for end-of-life charity Hospiscare.

'The Mail Trail' saw as many as 24 postboxes around Exmouth feature a knitted or crocheted topper made by local volunteers for the very first time.

The fundraiser ran from 1-31 October, and has now raised a total of £5,029.90.

A long list of local businesses sponsored their efforts with donations.

You can visit the Mail Trail's JustGiving page here.

SEE ALSO: Exmouth: Yarnbombing postboxes for Hospiscare, in pictures

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