Opera sensation Russell Watson will return to his native Lancashire, bringing home the famous ‘Voice’ that has performed across the world. And there’ll be teen screams as the five boys who are The Wanted visit the beach. Their debut single 'All Time Low' has already reached number one in the UK singles chart and an album is in the works too.

Then, of course, there’s the star who was announced as the first to confirm her place on the stage – Alesha Dixon – who has a string of hits to choose from for her performance and who returns to the resort following her visit as a judge of Strictly Come Dancing, transmitted live from the Tower Ballroom last year.

And that’s not all – the bumper line up will also feature the four girls who are BOND – the original electric string quartet – and American pop rockers the Plain White T’s, best known for their Grammy-nominated Top Ten hit, Hey There, Delilah and all ready to belt out some new tunes.

This August Bank Holiday is set to be Britain’s biggest staycation of the year and one of the country’s largest road safety initiatives, RideSafe BackSafe, is urging all road users to “THINK BIKER” in heavily congested holiday traffic.

More and more people are turning to motorcycles, either as a cost-effective mode of transport, or just for the fun of travelling on two wheels and many will be ‘leather-suited and leather-booted’ this weekend. RideSafe BackSafe is keen to remind all road users that even a minor collision with a motorcycle can have major consequences for the rider, as Communications Manager Emma Kelly explains:-

“   Motorcycles do not have safety cages, seat belts or side impact bars, so even a seemingly innocuous collision can result in serious injury or worse, for the rider. A significant number of all collisions are due to a failure to look properly, a failure to judge speed and distance or a poor turn or manoeuvre. I would imagine that most people know somebody who rides a motorcycle or moped and we would ask all road users to look out for bikes and treat them as if it actually was a relative or friend riding past them   “.

Also appearing on the big night will be Strictly Come Dancing star and former Mis- Teeq singer Alesha Dixon.

Dave Shearer, Real Radio programme director said: "Since we announced Robbie was coming to Blackpool, we have been inundated with people wanting to be part of the event.”

visitBlackpool, Real Radio and Smooth Radio are delighted to announce that registration will open this afternoon (Tuesday 10 August) for the chance to get FREE tickets to see Robbie Williams turn on the world-famous Blackpool Illuminations on Friday September 3 - with a quarter of all tickets being allocated to Blackpool residents.

It’s likely to be Robbie’s first live appearance after he returns from his honeymoon, and it’s certainly the biggest, star-studded night of Blackpool’s calendar and so this year, for the first time, you’ll need a ticket to enter the Switch On Arena.

Natalie Wyatt, Head of visitBlackpool, said: “This is going to be a huge show and we can’t wait to welcome thousands of you to Blackpool for what’s guaranteed to be a massive party!

Thousands of visitors are expected in Blackpool this Sunday (August 8) as the annual Air Show takes off with stunning aerobatic displays including the incomparable Red Arrows.*

There’ll also be a very special Battle of Britain Memorial flight to mark the 70th anniversary of the conflict.

The fabulous FREE event, which takes place over the famous Blackpool promenade between South and Central piers in the resort, will begin just after 4pm with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, featuring a historic Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster Bomber.

SCHOOLCHILDRENS ARTWORK BEAMED ONTO BLACKPOOL SEAFRONT

Such was the strength of their performance that the show’s producers contacted them and have since filmed extensive background material at the College.

Canal Cruise by Classic Bus to the Lancaster Canal. 2 1/2 hour evening canal cruise and Hotpot Supper.

Thursday the 26th of August 2010.

Cost just £25.00 per person

Download an application form and Book Now.

Organised by the Totally Transport Event Group to help develop Totally Transport.

Vintage bus provided by Lancastrian Transport Trust and operated by Classic Bus North West, Canal Cruise Operated by Budgie Transport

Blackpool has seen many positive changes over the past few years, but now they can be viewed in a new and completely different way using Google Maps.

Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Economic Development Company (BFWEDC) has launched its own interactive map online at http://bit.ly/changingbpool as part of its ‘A Changing Blackpool’ campaign.

A Changing Blackpool originally launched as a photo blog with the goal of using photography to highlight the changes that have taken place within the town. Supporting the blog are a Facebook page, Twitter feed and Flickr group which serves as an online library of all the images.

Moving the whole project forwards and adding an element of interaction now means all the photographs are now available to view on the map with a point showing exactly where they were taken. The images show the same location before, during and after regeneration work and provide background information about the projects. The map also includes aerial images and even photography from Blackpool residents taken during the recent celebrations for Blackpool FC’s promotion and submitted through the Flickr group.

The final elements of Blackpool’s seafront vision have now been agreed and are set to be completed over the next 12 months - following the signing of public realm and building contracts worth more than £17 million.

The work covered by the contracts will deliver ‘final touch’ public realm works on Tower Festival Headland, Parade 5 and St Chads and Waterloo Headlands. An additional contract deals with the construction of the innovative wedding venue on the seafront, which will lie in the shadow of the famous Tower.

Mike Appleton, Chair of The Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Economic Development Company, said: “It has taken a great deal of hard work and effort from a great many people to move the plans forwards to this point but the signing of these contracts guarantees the completion of the seafront vision which has been drawn up for the benefit of Blackpool.