The modern winter break – escaping to the south to get some sunshine – was probably invented by snow-phobic Americans. But 145 years ago, when Florida was still a retreat for ageing alligators, ...

The dates for Blackpool's biggest selection of free events in 2026 have been officially confirmed. Highlights include the ...

A trio of huge smoke-breathing dragons will form the centrepiece of this year's Blackpool Illuminations. The 22ft (7m) high creations will be positioned near Blackpool Tower during the free lights ...

Singer Olly Murs is to switch on this year's Blackpool Illuminations on the evening of Friday 29 August, and they will shine nightly until 4 January 2026. The free switch-on event on Blackpool's Tower ...

Blackpool has once again raised the bar for spectacle unveiling the first glimpse of the 2025 Illuminations and it’s nothing short of breath-taking. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to ...

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Thousands are expected to pack the Promenade tonight as singer Olly Murs prepares to switch on the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Lancashire Evening ...

A Blackpool councillor has hit back at TV personality and Illuminations designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen in an ongoing row ...

But this week Cllr Galley said: “Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen says I’m ‘out of touch’ for questioning his illuminations. If ...

For 146 years Blackpool's Illuminations have lit up Britain's summer holidays - now they've shared their picture archive to shine a light over its unique history. On August 29 Olly Murs will switch on ...