Pudsey to switch on Blyth Christmas lights
Christmas lights in Northumberland's biggest town will be switched on later this week in a ceremony featuring Pudsey Bear from the BBC's Children In Need charity.
Pudsey will do the honours by illuminating the display in Blyth town centre on Friday.
The switch-on will take place in the Market Place at 5.30pm, with entertainment for youngsters and their parents starting at 4.45pm.
A street collection for the Children In Need appeal will be taken by members of the local 1000 Squadron Air Training Corps, and festive carols will be sung by pupils from the town's schools.
Blyth Market, which will be held all day on Friday, will also be staying open late so that more people can take advantage of the shopping opportunities.
The Christmas lighting display and ceremony has involved Blyth Town Council, the BBC, the county council and Blyth Valley Arts and Leisure Ltd.
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