Central Radio News from Friday, May 22nd, 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after four people – including two young children – were seriously injured in a collision in Gisburn.

Blackpool Council is submitting a government bid for £30m to fix the colonnades.

Preston City Council will be run by a minority Labour administration after the authority’s leader was re-elected to his post.

Wildlife, residents and the wider environment are set to benefit from a programme of exciting improvement works along Liggard Brook.

Dates have now been confirmed for this year’s spectacular World Fireworks Championship Blackpool, one of the resort’s most iconic autumn events.