Central Radio News from Monday, March 2nd, 2026

Comedy star and fashion designer to headline creative event in Accrington

Stars including Tez Ilyas and Wayne Hemingway MBE are heading to Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium next month for a special event celebrating Hyndburn’s thriving creative community.
£72m highways investment to focus on the roads residents use every day

Plans to invest £72 million in maintaining and improving Lancashire’s highways and transport infrastructure in 2026/27 are set to be approved by councillors.
Residential properties in Thornton found to contain presence of chemical PFOA

Ongoing tests for potential chemical contamination in Thornton have now revealed the presence of cancer-linked chemical PFOA at some residential properties.
New chairman of Layton and Grange Park Pride of Place fund announced

The chairman who will lead a £20m Government-backed community project for Grange Park and Layton has now been named.