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Blackpool Illuminations Switch On 2026

Paddy McGuinness: 'It’s a huge honour to be here in Blackpool'

Blackpool Tower fireworks celebrating the Illuminations Switch-On

Blackpool Illuminations 2026 switch-on LIVE: All the latest updates

Blackpool is counting down to its biggest night of the year as the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On returns tomorrow night

Blackpool ready to welcome stars for the biggest night of the year

Runners took to Blackpool Promenade to experience the famous illuminations for the annual Night Run 10k, raising money for Brian House and Trinity Hospice. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

What you need to know about Blackpool Illuminations Switch-on 2026

Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2026 - everything you need to know including times

Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On 2026 - everything you need to know

Blackpool Illuminations (Credit: Visit Blackpool)

Blackpool launches first-ever Illuminations Switch-On Watch Party

The crowd at the 2025 Blackpool Illuminations Switch On party

Breaking Celebrity Blackpool Illuminations Switch-On Star for 2026 announced

From 'A Lancashire Childhood' to Radio 2 -Sara Cox to host breakfast

Robert James Watson aka EB'O'CB

Blackpool Artist EB'O'CB defies health battles to secure national airplay on BBC...

One of the UK’s most innovative and influential bands, 10cc have announced their return to the UK concert scene in 2026 with

10cc announce new tour - North West dates and ticket info

A track once thought lost to the annuls of time by Tina Turner has been rediscovered over 40 years later.

Missing Tina Turner song rediscovered after 40 years

Hilarious readers' pictures from Preston's BBC Radio 2 in the Park in the mud and torrential rain

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Could we see Blackpool's Zoe Ball take on The Traitors' castle? Zoe has odds of 6/1 - Probability: 14.3%

What is TMJ? Symptoms of Zoe Ball's jaw condition explained

DJ Zoe Ball is to quit the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show after six years.

Zoe Ball to step down from radio show next month after six years

Paddy caught cycling down Blackpool Promenade.

Why Paddy McGuiness was emotional in Lancashire today & yesterday

Hot off the release of their first single in 16 years, Alone, The Cure are set for an intimate performance for BBC Radio 2 ahead of the release of their new album on November 1 2024.

The Cure set to perform intimate gig - how to enter the ticket ballot
The Cure’s run up to their long-awaited album release sees them perform live for BBC Radio 2
Benjamin Jackson

I’m a local in Lancashire says Australian singer & actor Delta Goodrem

Paul Heaton on stage in Preston

Paul Heaton on his love of Lancashire & playing Preston's Guild Hall

73 pics of grub & TikTok celebrities at Nelson Food & Drink Festival

BBC Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills talks Celebrity Race Across the World

Main image: Craig David on stage. Inset: With reporter Aimee Seddon backstage.

Craig David on what he thought of Radio 2 in the Park Preston & more

Music lovers battled the downpours at BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Preston on Sunday

45 hilarious pics of music fans braving the rain Radio 2 in the Park

Take a look at a selection of photos from Sunday at Radio 2 in the Park

49 pics of the crowd & stars raving at Radio 2 in the Park on Sunday

Soggy music fans at BBC Radio 2 in the Park on Sunday

I saw finale of Radio 2 in the Park & the rain couldn't dampen spirits

Shaznay Lewis, Rylan, Travis and Owain Wyne Evans reveal how the first day at BBC Radio 2 in the Park has been

BBC Radio 2 in the Park’s stars reveal how the first day went

Music fans waiting to see Kim Wilde at BBC Radio 2 in the Park

Visitors to BBC Radio 2 in the Park are doing 'the city proud'

Fans at BBC Radio 2 in the Park waiting to see Craig David

96 dazzling shots of BBC Radio 2 in the Park including Sting
The first day of BBC Radio 2 in the Park has been a huge success.
Vanessa Sims

Music fans enjoying Pixie Lott at BBC Radio 2 in the Park in Preston on Saturday

86 dazzling shots of BBC Radio in the Park day 2 so far

Amazing pictures of the crowds at the opening night of Radio 2 in the Park in Preston

28 amazing pictures of the crowd enjoying day 1 on Radio 2 in the Park

Jo Whiley, co-host William Wolstenholme, and performing artists Bryony Jarman-Pinto, LOWES and VALA. Credit BBC

Radio 2 shines spotlight on Lancashire bands inc Mercury Prize winner

Zoe Ball has been missing from her Radio 2 show for five weeks now, sparking concern.

BBC issue statement as concern grows over missing Zoe Ball

Bolton star Vernon Kay is part of the DJ gang bringing Radio 2 in the Park to Preston this weekend. Credit: James Watkins

An exclusive chat with Vernon Kay ahead of Radio 2 in the Park Preston

Everything you need to know as Radio 2 in the Park arrives in Preston

Radio presenter Jo Whiley will be broadcasting her Radio 2 show live from the Ferret in September. Credit: BBC

Jo Whiley to present her Radio 2 show live from Lancashire venue

Katie Melua headlines the third and last concert in the Piano Room Live series at Manchester Opera House

BBC2’s Piano Room stars hit the road for first time

Paddy McGuinness pictured inside a BBC Radio 2 studio. Credit: BBC

Paddy McGuinness shares excitement about having his own Radio 2 show

Legendary DJ Gary Davies is coming to Blackpool this Spring with a live version of his popular Radio 2 show 'Sound of the 80s'

I spoke to DJ Gary Davies who's bringing his show to Lancs this Friday

Jo Whiley on stage at Radio 2 in the Park 2023. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA

Jo Whiley, Gary Davies & The Brand New Heavies heading to Blackpool

WATCH: Richie Anderson on Radio 2 in the Park coming to Lancashire!

Zoe Ball has sadly announced the death of her mother, Julia Ball. Credit: Getty/@zoetheball on Instagram

Lancashire broadcaster Zoe Ball announces death of mum

Blackpool Tower Live May Weekender 2024

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Blackpool Tower Live promises the ultimate nights out

Gary Davies, Jo Whiley and more announced for Blackpool Tower Live

Blackpool born radio presenter Zoe Ball has had a gritter named after her. Credit: Getty/Hertforshire County Council.

"I've made it!": Blackpool's Zoe Ball gets a gritter named after her

Zoe Ball is to star in a New Year special of Taskmaster, presented by Greg Davies (left) and Alex Horne (right). Both images: Getty

Lancashire’s Zoe Ball to star in Taskmaster new year special

Take That (L-R) Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Take That Tour 2024: How to get tickets to see Take That

Take That Tour 2024: Who is the support act?

What Take That have said about embarking on new tour

What Take That have said about embarking on new tour

Take That's "Greatest Days" World Premiere at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on June 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Take That announce 2024 stadium tour - full list of dates and venues

Left: Former Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor. Right: Blackpool born radio presenter Zoe Ball. Both images: Getty

Duran Duran's Andy Taylor tells Zoe Ball it's "mindblowing" that he's alive

Zoe Ball attends the Audio Radio & Industry Awards 2020. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Zoe Ball says she’s lost her eyesight as she speaks out on menopause

Rylan Clark

Rylan Clark announces break from hosting Radio 2 show

George Logan was renowned for his double act as Dr Evadne Hinge (right) with Patrick Fyffe as Dame Hilda Bracket (left) - Credit: Getty

Breaking Hinge and Bracket star George Logan dies aged 78

Vernon Kay presented his first mid-morning weekday BBC Radio 2 show on Monday May 15

Vernon Kay’s first song choice on Radio 2 has everyone agreeing

Graham Norton, Julia Sanina and Rylan can be heard on rail services across the Liverpool City Region. Image: LCR

Eurovision: Graham Norton’s best jokes and one liners

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