Central Radio News from Friday, April 3rd, 2026

Chorley paedophile jailed for raping a child and sexually assaulting another

A man has been jailed for 12 years for raping and sexually assaulting a child and sexually assaulting another child.
Appeal for witnesses and footage after man dies in Blackburn collision

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man died in a collision in Blackburn.
Bronze sculptures of historic Preston figures to be presented to The Harris

Two new bronze sculptures depicting influential figures from Preston's history will be officially presented to The Harris this month.
Petition launched to save church from demolition

An online petition has been launched in a bid to save a Fylde coast church from demolition.