Central Radio News from Wednesday, November 12th, 2025

Preston housing scheme on hold

Ambitious plans to build almost 400 new homes on the outskirts of Preston City Centre appear to have been put on long-term hold.
Council looking at in-house children’s homes as cost of private care soars

Blackpool Council is looking into alternative models of residential care for children in the face of the “unsustainable” £21 million a year costs of private care provision.
Bamber Bridge industrial estate revamp approved

More than 150 jobs are expected to be created after plans to modernise a South Ribble industrial development were given the go ahead.
Plans submitted to create banking hub at Poulton retail centre

Plans have been submitted to transform two empty units in Poulton’s Teanlowe Centre into a banking hub.
Preston newsagent fined £4,000 after flouting court order

A Preston newsagent who flouted a court order banning them from selling vapes and tobacco has been fined £4,000 and hit with court costs.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in East Lancashire

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was found with several injuries at a property in Church.
‘Yanky’ dealers jailed for supplying drugs in Blackburn

Three men have been sentenced for their part in the supply of drugs in Blackburn.