Central Radio News from Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

A new borough-wide debt and benefits advice service will be created as part of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s £3.7m plan to help residents struggling with the cost of living crisis.

A Blackpool councillor has called for a long-term strategy to help bring about the return of international flights to the town’s airport.

A decision is set to be made on controversial proposals to open a ‘Parrot Experience’ in Blackpool town centre which have attracted an 16,811-name petition and 18 objection notices.