Christmas started with a bang in Bridgwater on Friday as people packed into the town for the snowflakes and shopping Christmas lights switch-on extravaganza.

The event saw an extended Bridgwater Castle Market lasting open all day and late night shopping until 8 pm, as well as entertainment and a visit from Father Christmas.

The lights were switched on at 6pm with a squibbing display on the Town Bridge at 7pm.

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