
13 pictures from South Shields Christmas light switch on - can you spot yourself in the crowd?
Thousands gathered in Market Place to see the 90s pop group East 17 – renowned for their chart-topping Christmas hit, Stay Another Day – and the Mayor of South Tyneside, Councillor Norman Dick and Mayoress, Mrs Jean Williamson, to turn on the town’s festive display.
The evening, hosted by BBC Newcastle’s Gilly Hope, included a host entertainment including local performers the Choirmaster group, and the cast of this year’s The Customs House panto, Snow White.
We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite moments from the night, can you spot yourself the crowd?
1. The countdown
East 17, the cast of Snow White and Santa Claus join the Mayor and Mayoress to switch the Christmas lights on. Photo: Stu Norton