Christmas lights switch-ons across the North West

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in north-west England, as towns and cities in the region light up for the festive season.

As the countdown to 25 December begins, cities and towns across the region have set the date to switch on their Christmas lights, marking the start of the yuletide festivities.

Below are confirmed details of when and where events are taking place locally.

Merseyside

Southport: The annual ceremony takes place on Saturday 7 November, with free entertainment outside The Grand and performances from Regally Royal Parties from 16:00 GMT.

Huyton: The Christmas lights switch-on will take place in the village centre from 15:00 to 19:00 on Friday 13 November.

Prescot: The Christmas lights switch-on will take place in the town centre from 15:00 until 19:00 on Saturday 14 November.

Kirkby: The Christmas lights switch-on will take place in the town centre from 16:30 to 19:30 on Friday 20 November.

Greater Manchester

Manchester: There will not be an official Christmas lights switch-on in Manchester, but the lights will be turned on across the city on Friday 6 November.

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