Bradford to be first city to turn on Christmas lights

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    Bradford is all set to be the first city in the UK to turn on its Christmas lights.

    The city will beat Manchester to full festive illumination tomorrow evening, 4 November, by one hour.

    Last year’s X Factor winner Matt Terry will be joined by fellow X Factor contestant Christian Burrows and former Fame Academy performer Lemar for the celebrations which start at 4.00pm at the Broadway Shopping Centre.

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