A couple who light up their house every Christmas have spoken about the enjoyment their Christmas lights bring.

Russell Hood, 53, of Limbourne Drive, Heybridge, decorates his house with his partner Karen, 53, every year and the display has gradually grown.

The self-employed house and garden maintenance worker said: “I don’t know how many lights we have, but the whole front and the driveway is covered, you can’t miss it in the night.

“The lights are purely blue and white and we have icicles, stars, nets and Christmas trees.

“We started lighting the house about eight years ago and added a little bit each year.

“It takes about a week to put them up and I always switch them on on December 1.

“They are tastefully done.

“I think we have got enough now, but we will do it every year.”