TELEVISION star Peri Sinclair lit up Rochford - literally - when she turned on the town’s Christmas lights today.

The Only Way is Essex cast member rounded off a day of festivities when she hit the switch in Market Square.

Her appearance followed a series of music performances and street entertainment, including Miles and Conner from Britain's Got Talent, boyband Connection and tribute act Blobbie Williams.

Rochford Chamber of Trade also organised 25 food and craft stalls along West Street and a visit from Santa for youngsters