Blackpool Tower is now open after a multi million pound refurbishment, the new glass floor-to-celling observation deck a stunning 4D cinema experience and Tower Dungeon were all greeted with words of amazing, awesome and fantastic by residents and visitors alike.

Tonight is switch on night for the Illuminations, with Pixie Lott, Scouting for Girls, Beverley Knight and X Factor finalists Olly Murs and Joe McElderry joining the party.