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New £26m Mersey Ferry Royal Daffodil looks likely to sail on the river under its own power for the first time this week ahead of its introduction into service in June – with possible sailing times revealed by a social media heritage group Full story in comments…

Ride the Lights is back ✨🚲 Don’t miss one of the most magical nights in Blackpool’s event calendar when, for one night only, the six miles of Promenade will close to give cyclists a sneak preview of this year’s Illuminations. 📅 Tuesday 1 September 🚴 Free family event 📍 Blackpool Promenade ℹ️ bit.ly/ridethelightsb…

With Easter just around the corner and Half-term underway for many, there are lots of egg-citing things to keep the whole family entertained in Blackpool. ℹ️ Take a look at some ideas here: bit.ly/springinblackp… 📷 Sky Shots Karl Houghton

The Blackpool Tower Top is now open for the season! 🗼 Take a trip 380ft into the sky this half-term, soak up the best views in the North West and step out onto the glass skywalk... if you dare! 🎫 bit.ly/blackpooltower…

Lighter evenings are finally here 🙌 📷 Sky Shots Karl Houghton

Mohamed Salah is to bring the curtain down on his illustrious career with Liverpool Football Club at the end of the 2025-26 season. The time to fully celebrate his legacy and achievements will follow later in the year when he bids farewell to Anfield ❤️

We have a massive opportunity for UK-based creatives to join the team for Lightpool 2026. We are officially opening an Expression of Interest for two separate 3D projection commissions: 🗼 The Blackpool Tower: Create a family-friendly chapter for one of the world’s most famous landmarks. 💍 The Wedding Chapel: Bring this unique coastal landmark to life with your own creative vision. The Details: ✨ Create a 3–4 minute 3D animation/video chapter ✨ Work alongside our Artistic Director and the Lightworks team ✨ Full technical and production support provided ✨ Showcase in Autumn 2026 We want fresh ideas that turn these wonderful buildings into immersive experiences for all communities to enjoy. 🔗 Apply now: lightpool.org.uk/lightpool-oppo…

Southport is bursting with events this year - from the fireworks to the Food & Drink Festival 🎆🍴 To help you get there, @MetroMayorSteve is cutting the cost of Merseyrail fares on key dates - saving passengers up to 70% off. 🎫 £2 return for adults 🪙 £1 return for children

After over 60 years of sailing the River Mersey, Royal Iris of the Mersey will set sail for the final time at the end of the month. Join us for one last sailing before she officially retires on Sunday 29 March. What’s your favourite memory of this incredible vessel? ⛴️ #FerryCrossTheMersey

Fantastic news! Blackpool is officially in the running to become the UK City of Culture 2029 👏 We’ve just been longlisted by the government which means we’re one step closer to hosting a massive, year-long celebration. If we’re successful, it would bring £10m into the town to create incredible arts and culture events for everyone to enjoy, while boosting tourism and creating new jobs.

Blackpool’s award-winning Lightpool Festival will return on the 21-31 October with spectacular light installations, 3D projection shows and live performances ✨ It’s an extra special year as the festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. More details coming soon.

Today we officially launched the 2026 season! 🚀 It was fantastic to bring together our resort partners to celebrate everything that makes Blackpool special and to showcase the exciting plans and experiences lined up for this season. A huge thank you to the Winter Gardens Conference & Exhibition Centre for hosting, Mel Kelly Bakes & Cakes for the delicious biscuits, the incredible Tower Circus entertainers and even a surprise appearance from Harry Styles 😉 Here’s to a brilliant 2026 season! 🎉

Well done all those taking part in the @btrliverpool Liverpool half marathon 👍🏻 @angiesliverpool @realrobinjmac65 @YOLiverpool #btrliverpool #halfmarathon #liverpool

This week, Ryanair will carry the 800,000th passenger between Liverpool and Tenerife since the route started in October 2007. The service will operate up to six times weekly this summer.

We’ve always known Blackpool is the place to be but now it’s been named the UK's most affordable holiday destination for 2026! 🎈 According to new research from Sykes Holiday Cottages, our iconic seaside resort has taken the top spot for budget-friendly breaks. Plan your trip here: visitblackpool.com 📷 Sky Shots Karl Houghton

This year’s Blackpool Air Show will take place on Saturday 8 & Sunday 9 August 2026. The free two-day event will feature a whole host of incredible flying machines and showcase the very best in British aviation. More details will be announced in due course.

The biggest night in Blackpool’s event calendar, the Illuminations Switch-On, will take place on September 4. We can’t wait to share more details with you soon.

Night Liverpool @stjohnsbeacon @angiesliverpool @realrobinjmac65 @YOLiverpool @LiverpoolParish #liverpool #liverpoolcity #pierhead

RRS Discovery at Liverpool Cruise Port @NERCscience @tonymc39 @angiesliverpool @realrobinjmac65 @YOLiverpool #nerc #rrsdiscovery

Blackpool Town Centre is set to transform into an open-air stage this week as part of February Festival. From Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 February, the streets will play host to four days of free, world-class street theatre. Expect a line-up that is as eccentric as it is entertaining! ℹ️ For details and timings, visit: bit.ly/febfest2026