PICTURES: Christmas light switch-on at Priory Meadow

Christmas was officially launched in Hastings last night (Thursday, November 17) as Priory Meadow turned on its festive lights.

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Nov 2016, 10:37 BST

Updated 18th Nov 2016, 12:43 BST

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Residents young and old gathered in the cold and rain alongside Santa Claus himself to watch the annual switch-on, which took place at 6.30pm.

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