A TEN-year-old girl who cut off her 14-inch ponytail has raised nearly £500 for charity.

Jess Exell, who lives on Madley Park, Witney, had her beautiful braids lopped off on Wednesday.

The Blake CofE Primary School pupil not only donated the hair to the Little Princess Trust, which makes wigs for children with cancer and hairloss, she has also now raised £475 in sponsorship for the charity.

Help her reach £500 by sponsoring online at justgiving.com/Jess-Exell