Central Radio News from Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
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Appeal after man is seriously injured in collision near Colne
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was seriously injured in a collision near Colne over the weekend.
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St Annes shop owner jailed after illicit tobacco and vape operation uncovered by Trading Standards
A shop owner has been jailed after Trading Standards officers uncovered an illegal tobacco and vape operation in St Annes.
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Biomedical staff set to strike in East Lancs hospitals over holiday pay row
Plans are being drawn up to ensure blood tests continue to be processed for patients across East Lancashire after 20 days of strike action were announced at the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General hospitals.
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Olympic medallists and World Champions to star at Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix
Colne is preparing to welcome an extraordinary line-up of world-class cycling talent this month as the Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix returns next week.
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Fylde Council takes food waste collections on the road
Fylde Council is bringing its food waste team directly to communities across the borough this summer, ahead of the service launching in the autumn.
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Have your say on design proposals for Jubilee Gardens
Proposals to reinstate and revitalise the largest park in Cleveleys as an active, nature-rich and multi-generational space are now being shared with the community for feedback.
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Historic Blackburn pub approved for flats conversion
The 140-year-old building that used to house the White Bull Hotel in Blackburn town centre is set to become a development of 24 single-bed flats.
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We need answers over tram safety issues, says councillor
A Blackpool councillor has called for urgent answers after safety concerns over the resort’s famous trams were raised by a transport watchdog.
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead at property in Thornton Cleveleys
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an elderly woman was found dead at an address in Thornton Cleveleys.



