A family that puts on a yearly charity Christmas lights display has said they have had to scrap it this year as electricity is too expensive.
Every December the Leach family light up their street for several charities and last year they raised more than £3,000 for Dementia UK.
However they have had to let down locals this year and no lights will appear in their Victorian terrace house as they cannot afford to power a display.
A statement on their Facebook page reads: "Hello to all of our followers!
"After lots of careful thought and consideration, we have decided to take a break from setting up our usual Christmas light display this year.
"Due to the cost of energy at the moment, we feel this is a good year to take a break.
"We realise this will come as a disappointment to many of our followers and charity supporters, but hope we will be able to make a comeback next year.
"If you could share this information with friends and family, it would be much appreciated as we do not want people travelling from far and wide to be disappointed when they get here.
"In the meantime we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year."
The Leach family - Garry, Gill, Stewart and Maria - have raised tens of thousands for charities like Make-A-Wish and local hospices.
Every festive season they adorn their house in Lewisham, south London, with lights, blow up snowmen and nativity scenes and locals come from far and wide to admire their handiwork.
The display is also a hit with local children.
The family said last year that they raised £3,200 for Dementia UK.
They said at the time on their fundraising page: "Yes it's that time of year again!
"The festive season is a big one in our house, and as always we will be putting out our display from the first weekend in December.
"We are hoping to be bigger and better than ever, with new lights and new things to see.
"Last year was our biggest year ever, raising just over £4,000 for Make-A-Wish UK, a great charity that we will continue to support in the future.
"A HUGE thank you for your incredibly kind support!
"This year we have decided to support Dementia UK for a few reasons.
"Many of us will know someone in our family or a friend who is suffering from dementia.
"With your support, we know we can help families who are living with this terrible disease.
"We can't wait to see as many people, young and old outside the house enjoying the lights!
"Have a safe and enjoyable festive season and thank you again for all of your marvellous support!
"Garry, Gill, Stewart and Maria x."
Those living near the lights said they were gutted after the display got the chop for 2022.
One said: "Thanks for doing such a brilliant display for so many years and hope to see you back next year. Happy Christmas."
One added: "Completely understand but will definitely miss your display. Have a lovely Christmas."
Another simply said: "Definitely gonna miss them."
The UK has seen shocking price rises for gas and electricity thanks mainly to the war in Ukraine and pent up demand following the pandemic.
Between 23 February, the day before the start of the conflict, and 31 July, European gas and electricity wholesale prices increased by 115 per cent and 237 per cent.
