Every year, the British seaside town of Blackpool attracts more than 3 million visitors. Many of them come to witness the famous Illuminations that started in 1879 with a display of eight arc lamps.

Thousands of runners lit up Blackpool’s promenade this evening as the much-anticipated Blackpool Night Run returns in support of Brian House Children’s Hospice. A record 4,000 people have signed up to ...