A Kent town has turned its Christmas lights on in the middle of February to help lift spirits amid bleak winter weather and lockdown misery. Tankerton, near Whistable, switched off its lights as normal at the start of the New Year. The most recent case numbers showed 12 people tested positive for Covid-19 in the area in the seven days to February 3. Co-founder of Talk of Tankerton Julie Corke said: 'Our Christmas lights were so well-received over Christmas. 'Everyone needs a bit of light and sparkle through lockdown to make them smile.

Source: Daily Mail February 09, 2021 15:16 UTC