Meet the Christmas star who will switch on Cambridge’s festive lights

Sam Isaacson was surprised and delighted to learn that she has been selected to switch on the Cambridge Christmas lights after she was nominated in a competition.

The city’s big switch-on event, which is sponsored by the Cambridge Independent, will be in the market square on Sunday, (November 17) and Sam will be centre stage after winning the Star Radio competition.

She said: “I didn’t know anything about the nomination until the radio station rang and told me. I was totally surprised and I am delighted to be part of the event.”