16 pictures as Sunderland Illuminations bring some sparkle to the seafront

Sparkling lights have been brightening autumn nights at the seafront in Sunderland.

The city’s annual Illuminations display at Roker and Seaburn launched in October, providing some much-needed sparkle in the city as the dark nights cut in. This year’s Festival of Light and associated Illuminations entertainment has been cancelled as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but the lights are shining on until early 2021 for families to enjoy. Check out our pictures of the attractions here.