Central Radio News from Friday, May 8th, 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Council’s leader has called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to resign after the Labour Party lost control of the authority in Thursday’s local elections.

A thug who attempted to kill a man and then boasted about it on voice notes to friends has today been jailed for 24 years.

Plans have been put forward to open a ‘Parrot Experience’ at premises in Blackpool town centre.

The Blackburn Bus Company will replace Blackburn Private Hire as the primary operator for three local bus routes from May 18.

The Conservatives have claimed a double win in last night’s Ansdell Park and Kirkham South wards parish by-elections, holding both seats.

Reform UK has surged to become the official opposition on Chorley Council after winning half of the seats that were contested at the local elections.