Central Radio News from Sunday, April 26th, 2026

Councillors raise concerns over dog fouling

Two Blackpool councillors are raising awareness about dog fouling from an anti-social and public health perspective.
First job offers available as ambitious streetfood project moves forward

New jobs are now on offer as Blackpool’s ambitious Southbeach Streetfood project moves closer.
Burnley Crematorium car park to be extended

The public car park at Burnley Crematorium is to be expanded.
New Upside Down House attraction under construction

A new attraction for Blackpool is already causing a stir as it takes shape during ongoing construction.
Strikes speed up admissions from A&E

Accident and emergency patients at the Royal Preston Hospital wait less time for a bed on a ward when medics are on strike, new research has found.
MP Lorraine Beavers vows to support WASPI women fight

Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has vowed to continue to support women who are fighting for compensation over a “pension age injustice”.
Man charged with murder after fatal Accrington collision

A man has been charged with murder following a fatal collision in Accrington.