Central Radio News from Saturday, June 13th, 2026
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Blackpool and Fylde locals recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
A number of local people from across Blackpool and the Fylde coast have been recognised in King Charles’ Birthday Honours List.
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Water safety warning for summer
Fylde Council is backing the Royal Life Saving Society UK’s Drowning Prevention Week campaign.
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Teen stabbed in Brierfield
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenage girl was stabbed near Nelson.
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Neighbours hit out over condemned Blackpool hotel
Neighbours of a run-down Blackpool hotel which was hit with a prohibition order a year ago say it has got even worse in the past 12 months.
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Council misses four targets
Blackburn with Darwen Council is failing to meet four of its 44 key performance indicators, a progress update to the authority has revealed.
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Bank of Dave founder awarded OBE
Dave Fishwick has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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MP attacks transport plan
A new rail line could be a ‘game changer’ for a picturesque town that has been crying out for better transport connections for years, the local MP has said.



