CHRISTMAS lights will not be scaled down this year despite soaring energy prices - organisers have confirmed.

The streets are decorated with bright lights and Christmas decorations which attract hundreds to the city centre every year. 

Towns and cities across the country are preparing to dim their Christmas lights a little earlier this year as energy prices surged in October. 

In Watford, Christmas lights would usually stay on till about 4am but this year they are being programmed to turn off earlier on set times in the week.

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But Worcester City Council will not let the rising cost of energy bills stop them from putting on Christmas lights this year. 

Although the day for the 'big switch on' is yet to be confirmed by the council, there will be additional lights in The Shambles and Lower Broad Street provided by Worcester BID. 

A spokesperson from Worcester City Council said: "We’re pleased to say that Worcester’s Christmas lights will be on for the normal amount of time and that, as a minimum, the City Council will be running the same amount as last year, plus some additional lights in The Shambles and Lower Broad Street provided by Worcester BID."

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Alex Pope, who is the owner of one of the city's best-rated pubs, the Paul Pry, said: "People need it more than ever this year, there are some things that are sacred and some things are more important than saving a few pennies here and there. 

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"The Christmas lights just add to the festive feel which we can all do with this year. 

"We're a cosy pub and we get very festive at our pub, there will be a fire lit and our lights will also be going up in due course."

Last year, hundreds flocked to the city centre to watch the magical Christmas lights switch on. 

Before the lights were switched on the crowds were kept entertained by live music and performances from Laura Christopher, local artist Andy Grimwood and the Doorstep Princesses.