Central Radio News from Saturday, December 6th, 2025
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Cross-party support grows for Lancashire Mayor – but questions remain
Blackburn with Darwen’s political boss has warned that the creation of a powerful elected Metro-style Mayor for Lancashire is essential to ensuring the borough and county get the full benefits of devolution.
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Alanis Morissette to return to Lytham Festival
Alanis Morissette will headline Lytham Festival in 2026, a year after adverse weather forced the last-minute cancellation of her scheduled performance.
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New medical centre approved in Preston
A new medical centre is set to be built in Preston, becoming the new base for an established GP surgery whose patient numbers are surging by 20 percent each year.
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Police aim to ensure crime levels drop this winter
Police in Lancashire are aiming to make sure it’s a bleak winter for criminals with the launch of a new crime crackdown for Christmas and beyond.



