AN EXTRAVAGANT display of Christmas lights has been switched on in dedication to the people battling the Covid-19 pandemic in Oxfordshire.

Hundreds of bulbs covering the exterior of a home in Kennington lit up in blue and white as a tribute to key workers on the frontline of the pandemic.

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The man behind the lavish decorations is Oxford resident Martin Claridge, who is hoping to raise much-needed funds for the NHS workers.

Mr Claridge officially unveiled the impressive garden display and while some might argue it is a bit too early for Christmas festivities, he confirmed that many passers-by have stopped and marvelled at his house on Poplar Grove, with a number of people pausing to take pictures.