Central Radio News from Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

Consultant jailed for sexually assaulting staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

A senior hospital consultant has been jailed for six years after abusing his position to sexually assault female members of staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Burnley town centre revved up by successful Vintage & Performance Car Show

Burnley town centre was firing on all cylinders over the weekend as visitors from across the region flocked to the return of the Vintage & Performance Car Show.
Moves under way to get £300m Blackpool Central project back on track

The progress of one of Blackpool’s biggest regeneration projects has been discussed this week as the next steps forward are considered.
Harris centrepiece explained ahead of grand reopening

The centrepiece of Preston’s revamped Harris Museum has been revealed ahead of the historic building’s long-awaited reopening later this month.
Fleetwood’s world boxing champ pays tribute to Ricky Hatton

A former world champion boxer from the Fylde coast has paid tribute to close pal Ricky Hatton after his sudden unexpected death aged just 46.
Proposals to turn burnt out Blackpool bar site into car park

The site of a former Blackpool pub could become a temporary car park.
Preston teacher 'reduced to tears’ after bus gate fine row

A teacher from Preston says she was reduced to tears after being threatened with bailiffs for failing to pay a traffic fine that she knew nothing about for almost a year.