Central Radio News from Friday, August 7th, 2026

New public art initiative transforming Preston city centre focuses on Lancashire's cultural heritage

A major new public art initiative is transforming Preston's streetscape, with the first striking mural, Northern, unveiled at the former BHS site on Fishergate.
The K’s to headline grand reopening of Blackburn’s iconic King George’s Hall

One of the UK’s most exciting indie-rock bands, The K’swill headline the grand reopening of Blackburn’s iconic King George’s Hall.
Blackburn town centre regeneration constructor approved

The revival of Blackburn’s town centre has taken a major step forward, with the selection of a constructor to deliver the £45 million first phase of the wider £250 million regeneration plan.
Former teacher jailed after grooming and engaging in sexual activity with teenager

A teacher has been jailed after grooming and engaging in sexual activity with a teenage girl in Lytham St Annes.