One of the biggest events in the north west is set to begin tonight as the Blackpool Illuminations returns. Thousands have made their way to the town for the iconic light show's official Switch-On ...

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 ...

More than 20,000 people gathered in Blackpool to watch Olly Murs switch on this year's Illuminations. The 41-year-old singer said it was "an honour" to be invited, telling BBC Radio Lancashire he ...

What time does it start? Gates open at 4pm, with performances starting around 5.30pm. The Illuminations will be switched on at 9.15pm and remain lit until 1am. They will then shine nightly from 8pm, ...

BBC Radio Lancashire is to be the official partner of this year's Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On event. The station's breakfast presenter Graham Liver will be the host alongside daytime presenter ...

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