Central Radio News from Saturday, March 21st, 2026

Harris Museum wins top visitor rating

Preston’s restored Harris Museum has achieved a ninety per cent score in its first VisitEngland quality assessment.
PM backs talks on Burnley station access

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has won a promise from Sir Keir Starmer that he will have a meeting with the government’s rail minister to discuss making the town’s Manchester Road station fully accessible.
Work to resume at Moor Park in Preston

Work on a multi-million pound restoration project at Preston’s Moor Park is set to resume later this month.
‘Youth clubs, business support and tackling speeding should be priorities for Brierfield’s Pride in Place cash’

What would you do with £1.5m? The people of Pendle have a few ideas.
Preston midfielder Thompson banned for bottle kick

Preston midfielder Jordan Thompson has been given a three-match ban after kicking a water bottle that hit a Norwich City fan.
Cash boost to upgrade Blackburn football ground

A Blackburn amateur football club can now improve its ground after a £125,000 grant from the council.
Blackpool ambassadors make an impact in London

Blackpool’s ambassadors have been promoting the town in Westminster.
New smartcard bus ticket launched for East Lancashire

Lancashire County Council has introduced a new smartcard-based bus ticket which makes it easier to travel in and around East Lancashire.