Swift Family’s Lights Shine Bright | Nottingham News

Tony and Wendy Swift, Nottingham’s beloved Christmas light pioneers, are being honored as NET’s 2026 Community Heroes for their 22-year legacy of dazzling displays and raising $300,000 for children’s charities and palliative care. Their final lights show in 2025 sparked a wave of public admiration, with thousands nominating them as “superstars.” After a judges’ panel selected them from a flood of entries, their impact is now immortalized as a tram will carry their name for a year. Tony thanked neighbors, family, and supporters, calling it a gift to the city — and a heartfelt farewell to a life of giving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa6e37f12fabbc1c