TV stars will light up Darlington this week.

Katie Coleman, fresh from the X Factor, will join Coach Trip star Brendon Sheerin to switch on the town’s Christmas lights.

A fireworks finale will end an evening of entertainment set to include a visit from Santa, music, dance, games and competitions.

The entertainment starts at the Market Square at 5pm, with the switch-on taking place at 6.30pm on Thursday, November 26, to kick off a week of festive events in Darlington.

The annual Christmas market will run until Saturday, November 28 while the popular Cornmill Reindeer Parade will take place from 11am on Sunday, November 29.

For full details of Christmas in Darlington, visit darlington.gov/Christmas.