Central Radio News from Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
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Cyclist dies after collision with car in Chorley
A man in his 60s has died following a collision between a bicycle and a car in Chorley.
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Oswaldtwistle theatre repairs underway
Major building works are finally underway to repair and restore the missing ‘heartbeat’ of Oswaldtwistle, three years after its primary cultural venue was forced to shut its doors.
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Dental hygiene intervention funding approved for Blackburn kids
Residents at risk of developing cavities and the other painful consequences of poor dental hygiene may receive ‘targeted’ support, after Blackburn with Darwen Council approved fresh funding for a successful service.
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Indian restaurant boss hits out as Home Office seeks to have licence revoked
The boss of a long-established Indian restaurant in Blackpool says tough rules on immigrants being allowed to work are forcing decent eateries to close.
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Concerns over number of NEET kids in Blackpool
National concern about the rising number of young people who are NEET – Not in Employment, Education or Training – are being shared in Blackpool.
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Burnley firm claims County Council owe hundreds of thousands in overdue payments
A firm that supplies building security services to Lancashire County Council claims the local authority is repeatedly late paying its bills – and that some invoices have been outstanding for more than two years.



