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Blackpool Illuminations Mark 145 Years as World’s First Light Festival

Blackpool Illuminations Mark 145 Years as World’s First Light Festival

  • Oct, 17 2025
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Blackpool Illuminations celebrates 145 years as the world’s first electric light festival, drawing millions and shaping the town’s economy, culture and tech legacy.

Harrow road closures in September: Station Road shut near Tube, Meredith Close closed for nearly three months

Harrow road closures in September: Station Road shut near Tube, Meredith Close closed for nearly three months

  • Sep, 5 2025
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Harrow faces a wave of September road closures, from a two-day shutdown on Station Road by North Harrow Tube to a near three-month closure of Meredith Close for Thames Water works. Sylvia Avenue closes from Sept 13. Marsh Road in Pinner reopens Sept 5; Southfield Park is already back open. Some utility closures could run into January 2026.