IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas in south Essex - and your festive lights could result in winning our special competition.

The Echo Christmas Lights competition, which is sponsored by BTMK Solicitors, has been launched and we want you to show us how you have been getting into the holidays spirit in these testing times.

It has been a year like no other, with the coronavirus pandemic resulting in lockdowns and a host of government restrictions being put in place in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Many members of the community have also been made to contend with losing their job or being placed on furlough.

But we want to boost spirits by offering you the chance to win our special competition.

The winner, who will be able to say they boast the best south Essex Christmas lights in 2020, is set to bag a £100 John Lewis voucher.

To submit your entry, simply complete the form below.