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.
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.