Central Radio News from Saturday, May 16th, 2026

The boss of a new Blackburn private hire firm is seeking to create an online taxi base in a set of commercial units in Shear Brow.

Preston City Council has confirmed additional funding for community events taking place in and around the city centre.

More must be done to get East Lancashire’s disabled and young people into work, Burnley’s MP has told ministers, as he invited Work and Pensions’ Secretary Pat McFadden to visit his constituency.

St Annes Beach has been named among the winners of the 2026 Seaside Awards by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy.

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Some lorry drivers appear to be struggling with the design of a newly-opened £18.5million access road which provides a vital link to Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone.