The iconic Ness headland at Shaldon will finally shine in all its glory this summer after Teignbridge District Council switched on the lights on Friday (June 20).

Shaldon Parish Council became aware that there was a problem with the lights last year when they offered to pay for them to be switched on over the Christmas period.

‘We still don’t know what the problem was,’ said Teignbridge and Shaldon Councillor Chris Clarance. ‘I have been constantly pestering Teignbridge to get these lights back on and met with utter silence,’ he added.

The lights, which were purchased just four years ago following a generous donation by Shaldon resident James Ashton, are maintained by Teignbridge District Council. They illuminate the Ness from around 7:30pm until 11:15pm between May and October.