Central Radio News from Thursday, December 18th, 2025

Man who drugged and raped victim in East Lancashire car park given 15-year sentence

A man who drugged and raped his victim in an East Lancashire carpark has been given a 15-year jail sentence.
Highways bosses are to look at improving safety on Blackburn main road

Blackburn with Darwen Council highways bosses are to look at improving safety on a main road in the borough following major housing developments in the area.
Accrington councillor faces investigation

An East Lancashire county councillor has given up the Green Party whip because of ‘an investigation’.