1 hour ago Fury as boy, 13, 'excluded' from turning on Stevange's Christmas lights

Stevenage Borough Council has apologised to Logan's family after the teenager was "pushed to the back of the stage" during the Christmas lights switch on in the town

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12 h. ago Council bosses accused of ignoring child with special needs for Christmas lights switch on to take selfies with So Solid Crew instead

Logan Keir, 13, was 'forgotten' as dignitaries became excited about getting selfies with hip hop group So Solid Crew, his mother complained.

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12 h. ago Council bosses accused of ignoring child with special needs for Christmas lights switch on despite using him on posters to publicise event

Logan Keir, 13, was 'forgotten' as dignitaries became excited about getting selfies with hip hop group So Solid Crew, his mother complained.

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30 h. ago Matheus Cunha not in Man United squad after missing Christmas lights switch

Cunha picked up a minor knock in training in news first reported by Altrincham town hall after the forward missed a Christmas lights event

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32 h. ago My disabled lad was thrilled to be asked to turn on our local Christmas lights then he was snubbed in the cruellest way

AS GEMMA Keir huddled on stage with her son, Logan, his eyes lit up with excitement. “Press the button, light up the tree, see Santa,” he whispered. These three small tasks had been Logan’s focus ever since September 2025, when he was officially invited to switch on the Christmas lights in his hometown of Stevenage. ...

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3 d. ago Concord Christmas lights shooting as 'gunman' opens fire on crowd leaving multiple injured

A Christmas lights switch on in the US was cancelled after a gunman opened fire on the crowd, leaving four people injured. Distressing footage shows families running in fear

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3 d. ago Gunman opens fire at Christmas lights switch on as four people taken to hospital

The family event in Concord, North Carolina, descended into chaos when a gunman opened fire last night.

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5 d. ago Rupert Grint delights north London locals as he helps switch on Highgate’s Christmas lights

It is the second time the 37-year-old actor has helped with the town’s festivities

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1 week ago Coronation Street stars battle Storm Claudia to switch on Christmas in the Gay Village in big annual tradition

Rain and wind didn't stop the razzle dazzle from Corrie stars who sang an ABBA medley before flicking the switch on the Christmas lights at a Manc insitution

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1 week ago Major Manchester United star and Coronation Street legend to switch on Greater Manchester Christmas lights

The popular event will be free to attend

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1 week ago Robert De Niro, Stella McCartney and the jolliest Christmas lights switch on in London

Christmas cheer filled Old Bond Street last night during the Stella McCartney light switch on

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1 week ago Celebrity Traitors stars Stephen Fry and Celia Imrie reunite after THAT nail

Joining Hollywood star Hayley Atwell and fellow acting heavyweight Derek Jacobi, the duo seemed thrilled to have crossed paths, around six months after filming the hugely successful BBC show.

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2 w. ago Stirling gears up for festive cheer with Christmas lights switch

The festive season officially gets underway in Stirling this weekend as the city's Christmas lights are switched on at a magical, family-fun event.

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2 w. ago West Lothian zoo announces exciting guest for Christmas lights switch

Five Sisters Zoo in West Calder shared the exciting news that James Cosmo MBE will be joining them once again for their switch on of the 2025 Five Sisters Zoo Illuminations.

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2 w. ago Jamie Laing to switch on the Marylebone Village Christmas Lights

Jamie Laing to switch on the Marylebone Village Christmas Lights  London Post

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2 w. ago Pixie Lott looks incredible in a peach chiffon dress as she joins Billy Porter at Christmas light switch

Pixie Lott looked radiant as she attended a festive light switch-on at the London Eye on Tuesday evening ahead of the release of her new Christmas movie, Christmas Karma. 

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2 w. ago Stockport Pyramid to be illuminated as huge Christmas light switch

The landmark Stockport location will be hosting its inaugural Christmas event

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3 w. ago Date confirmed for Belgravia's glitzy Christmas lights switch

Date confirmed for Belgravia's glitzy Christmas lights switch-on 2025  MyLondon

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3 w. ago Your guide to London’s 2025 Christmas lights switch on events

Your guide to London’s 2025 Christmas lights switch on events  ianVisits

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