IT may take some time to get them up but plenty of residents across the town have been appreciating the effort that's gone into a number of homes' Christmas lights displays. 

Proud dad Craig Middlemore kicked things off for us in November with his festive display on Richmond Avenue in Latchford.

Gem Ellison said: "I don't think anyone can beat these! I live on Tilston in Latchford.

"My kids love this house so we go past it nearly every day!

"Well done guys, will look forward to next year's display."

And since then Joanne Finn's home on Neville Avenue has caught the eye as well as Dave Cunningham's house on Dorchester Road.

Theresa Davies added: "I love going past there coming home from work - it's beautiful!

"Lived in Hood Manor for going on 2 years now and it still takes my breath away when I see the lights there."

Violet Close in Locking Stumps also appears to be drawing in the crowds by the looks of this video from Elaine Clarke.

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