Illuminations Switch-On 2017 LIVE BLOG: Louisa Johnson, Diversity and Conor Maynard updates

Blackpool is gearing up for another big night as the resort's famous Illuminations are switched on tonight.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Sep 2017, 18:10 BST
Updated 11th Sep 2017, 13:02 BST
The Switch-On is well and truly underway (Pic: Dave Nelson)The Switch-On is well and truly underway (Pic: Dave Nelson)
The Switch-On is well and truly underway (Pic: Dave Nelson)

A Star Trek link up will be the inter-galactic climax to the ceremony which kicked off at 4.30pm on the Tower Festival Headland with a showcase of talent.

Follow our live blog below as the action gets underway.

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