Residents in Blackpool were puzzled when then the town’s famous Illuminations were suddenly switched on last night - three weeks after they were officially switched off.

For 145 years, the illuminations have been a staple part of Blackpool's seafront. Once described as "artificial sunshine", the display - first staged in 1879 - is one of the biggest and longest ...

The comedian and Strictly Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland has compared Blackpool to his favourite place in the world.

Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams said ... he completely reimagined how the Golden Mile will look," she added. The illuminations, which have been part of the town's autumn and winter ...

The Lights of Leamington Festival was said to rival Blackpool Illuminations between 1951 and 1961. Now a project to capture ...

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has capped a "bonkers" year by flicking the switch and turning on Blackpool Illuminations. The singer, who became something of a national treasure with her Kitchen Disco during ...

Mel B says she is "excited to get the party started" after it was announced she will switch on this year’s Blackpool Illuminations. The Spice Girls singer will make a return to the resort where ...

IT’S TIME to bring back the weekend break as experts say Brits favouring day trips is not good news for the future of seaside ...

A UK seaside town has held strongly onto its title as Las Vegas of the North - with its famous strip, stunning illuminations and fun-packed activities. Infamous Blackpool, in Lancashire ...