Central Radio News from Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

Preston residents are being urged to double check their bin collection days ahead of changes being introduced next week.

Preston’s City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured a closure order at a problem address.

Two people have been given suspended prison sentences after admitting serious breaches of fire safety regulations at a nightclub in Burnley.

Police have charged 33 people and seized significant quantities of drugs, cash and weapons as part of a major operation in Blackpool. 

A man has today been jailed for being responsible for his brother’s death in Rossendale in 2024.

Pendle is set to receive £220,000 through the Government's Good Food Neighbourhoods programme, helping improve access to healthy, affordable food for local residents.

A council debate raised questions about the actual attendance figure for the 2026 Blackpool Illuminations switch-on event amid unfavourable comparisons with figures for Lytham Festival.

Blackpool councillors have unanimously refused proposals to open a controversial Parrot Experience attraction after agreeing that it would be “detrimental” to the resort.