Some may say it is too early, but workmen were spotted putting up Christmas lights in the town centre last week.

Preparations have begun before Halloween has passed - but Dover Town Council, responsible for the lights and tubes, says the lights won’t be switched on just yet.

A spokesman for the town council said: “I believe they have to be scheduled in because the workmen have to do them all over the country.”

The Mercury was made aware of this by a resident's letter, set to be published in this week's paper.

Former Dover Mercury chief reporter, Graham Tutthill also spotted the installation of lights in the town.

The big switch-on will take place on Saturday, November 22 along with other events.

Details of these will be released by the town council within the next fortnight.