Central Radio News from Monday, September 28th, 2026

Graham Alexander appointed manager of Preston North End

Preston North End have confirmed Graham Alexander as their new manager.
Investigations fail to reveal the cause of two sinkholes in Preston city centre

Investigations have failed to reveal the cause of two sinkholes that opened up during a facelift of part of Preston city centre.
Manchester-based film fest to stage one-off edition at Blackpool’s 1920s cinema

Blackpool’s original 1920s cinema The Regent is playing host to an international festival of short films which is normally staged in Manchester.
New eateries approved for vacant Preston building

A building that has stood vacant on a busy street on the edge of Preston city centre for almost two decades is finally set to be brought back to life.
Food caddy roll out begins across the Fylde

Thousands of Fylde households are receiving their brand-new food waste caddies from this week.