What is Snooker Shoot Out?

The Snooker Shoot Out has firmly established itself as one of the most distinctive and entertaining tournaments on the professional snooker calendar, and it will return to Blackpool from 9 to 12 December 2026 at the Tower Circus inside The Blackpool Tower. Unlike traditional ranking events, which are played over multiple frames and extended sessions, the Shoot Out uses a single-frame format with a strict 10-minute time limit per match.

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Who was Andrew Finlayson?

Andrew “Finny” Finlayson is a senior business leader based on the Fylde Coast who has combined corporate leadership with a strong public commitment to social mobility and inclusive growth. He serves as Managing Director at Accenture UK & Ireland and is the firm’s North West Regional Lead. In this role, he oversees regional operations and helps shape digital innovation strategies across the North West.

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What is being built next to Blackpool North Station?

Blackpool Central railway station was once the principal railway gateway to Britain’s most famous seaside resort. Opened in 1863 by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, it was constructed to serve the explosive growth of Blackpool’s Victorian tourism industry, bringing thousands of visitors from industrial towns and cities across the North of England.

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When will the new MOD building in Blackpool open?

Blackpool Central railway station was once the principal railway gateway to Britain’s most famous seaside resort. Opened in 1863 by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, it was constructed to serve the explosive growth of Blackpool’s Victorian tourism industry, bringing thousands of visitors from industrial towns and cities across the North of England.

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What is being built in Blackpool?

Financial backing for the first stage of regeneration was secured in March 2024, when Blackpool received £90.4 million in government funding. Blackpool Council has set out an ambitious long-term strategy to transform parts of inner Blackpool through a comprehensive housing regeneration programme expected to span at least 15 years.

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When is Blackpool Council Unveils Long-Term Vision for Central Housing Regeneration Area expected to open?

Financial backing for the first stage of regeneration was secured in March 2024, when Blackpool received £90.4 million in government funding. Blackpool Council has set out an ambitious long-term strategy to transform parts of inner Blackpool through a comprehensive housing regeneration programme expected to span at least 15 years.

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What is Ride the Lights?

Ride the Lights is one of Blackpool’s most distinctive annual traditions, offering thousands of cyclists the rare opportunity to travel the full length of the Promenade beneath the Blackpool Illuminations before they officially switch on. Held each year in late August or early September, Ride the Lights takes place a few days before the Illuminations’ public opening night.

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When did Ride the Lights begin?

Ride the Lights is one of Blackpool’s most distinctive annual traditions, offering thousands of cyclists the rare opportunity to travel the full length of the Promenade beneath the Blackpool Illuminations before they officially switch on. Held each year in late August or early September, Ride the Lights takes place a few days before the Illuminations’ public opening night.

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