Central Radio News from Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Public urged to be vigilant about counterfeit currency in Lancashire

Lancashire Police are urging residents and local businesses to remain vigilant following a spike in reports involving counterfeit currency being used across the county.
Accrington set to bid to become first UK Town of Culture

A bid is being prepared for Accrington to be crowned as the UK’s new ‘Town of Culture’ in 2028.
Concerns raised over council merger and Blackpool’s huge debt

Fylde MP Andrew Snowden has raised fears that taxpayers could be forced to pick up the bill for Blackpool Council’s massive £500 million debt after local authorities merge.
Council pledges further £3.5m to tackle road surface issue in Blackpool

Fed-up Blackpool residents say the town’s roads are the ‘number one’ issue they want to raise with the council, with a record number of complaints about potholes in the last three years.
Fylde Council opens tender for padel tennis facility at Fairhaven Lake

Leisure operators are being invited to help bring one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to one of Fylde’s most loved destinations.