RESIDENTS and visitors to Launceston town centre will be welcomed by new Christmas lights this year.

The Launceston Chamber of Commerce has raised nearly £9,500 from its own fund-raising and sponsorship and with the combined contribution of £2,000 from three Cornwall Councillors, through their Community Chest grants, the new scheme will be lighting up the town this year.

For more, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.