Central Radio News from Thursday, March 5th, 2026

A water leak which added a further delay to behind-schedule streetworks in a Rossendale town has been repaired, authorities say.

A Preston sixth form college has been given the go-ahead for a major expansion in order to meet demand for places, amid protests from residents living nearby who say they cannot park close to their own homes.

A professional Fylde coast singer has organised a concert to help raise funds for those affected by the devastating Waterloo Road blaze in Blackpool last month.