Singer Olly Murs is to switch on this year's Blackpool Illuminations. Murs, 41, said he was "buzzing" to be the headline ...

Olly Murs has been announced as the superstar who gets the power to turn on this year’s Blackpool Illuminations - and he has ...

On Blackpool Promenade on a blowy evening last autumn, Ryan, the town’s ebullient Illuminations manager, is guiding me around the annual light show that celebrates its centenary on Friday with a ...

Spice Girl Mel B has said she is “thrilled” to be switching on this year’s Blackpool Illuminations. Melanie Brown, also known as Scary Spice, will be watched by an estimated 80,000 people at ...

Tourism chiefs in Blackpool are pinning their hopes on the seaside town's famous Illuminations after a disappointing year for hospitality. Industry experts have blamed the cost-of-living crisis ...

Take a back-stage peek at the Blackpool Illuminations and meet the people behind the magical event, in this brand new episode. Keep up with the latest new videos with the Shots! Newsletter. Did ...

14:12, 26 Aug 2023Updated11:41, 3 Sep 2023 See news near you The Blackpool Illuminations will officially be switched on on Friday, September 1(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) ...

Blackpool Illuminations now only use green energy from renewable sources such as wind and water. It means that carbon dioxide emissions caused by the illuminations is zero.

The dates for the 2020 Blackpool Illuminations will be between September 4, 2020 and January 3, 2021. The switch-on will take place from 8.30pm on Friday September 4.

P op superstar Olly Murs is set to light up Blackpool as the headline performer for the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations ...

On Blackpool Promenade on a blowy evening last autumn, Ryan, the town’s ebullient Illuminations manager, is guiding me around the annual light show that celebrates its centenary on Friday with a ...