Central Radio News from Thursday, June 18th, 2026

Health report highlights ongoing impact of Jameson Road landfill odour on residents

A comprehensive Health and Community Impact Report into odour emissions from the Jameson Road landfill site in Fleetwood has highlighted the ongoing impact on residents’ health and wellbeing.
Man jailed for sexual offences against two children

A man has been jailed for 13 years for sexually assaulting two children.
Former Blackpool teacher given whole life order for murder of baby Preston Davey

Jamie Varley has been sentenced to a whole life order and John McGowan-Fazakerley to 25 years in jail for the sexual abuse and murder of an innocent baby boy.
Resident concerns as huge housing and regeneration plans lodged

A huge regeneration project aimed at improving housing in Blackpool’s Revoe area took a major step forward today – but many residents are not welcoming it.
Communication hubs set to be rolled out in Preston

Four new ‘communication hubs’ are set to be rolled out in and around Preston city centre.
We need land to be used as public amenity with play area, says councillor

A Thornton councillor is calling for a plot of open land to be used as a designated community recreation area after year of campaigning.