SamBalls published Braintree and Witham celebrate start of Christmas countdown with...

THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of Braintree to witness a magical Christmas lights switch-on like no other the town had seen.The crowds packed in front of Cycles UK in High Street on Sunday last week to start the official countdown to Christmas amid festive singing, dancing and entertainment hosted by Heart FM's Chris Brooks.Liz Storey, chair of Braintree Town Team, said: "I can sleep well now. The whole event came together wonderfully and it was fantastic to see Braintree celebrate...