Central Radio News Archive

Council told nothing could have prevented death of woman killed by falling branch in Blackburn park

Monday, 29 September 2025 15:52

‘Dangerous’ rapist given sentence totalling nearly quarter of a century

Monday, 29 September 2025 15:48

Thousands flock to The Harris as Wallace & Gromit Exhibition draws record crowds on opening weekend

Monday, 29 September 2025 12:04

Teddy Swims announced as first 2026 Lytham Festival headliner

Monday, 29 September 2025 08:13

‘Village flood prevention work deserve cash more than extra Clitheroe park fencing’

Sunday, 28 September 2025 06:33

Bus strike called off

Sunday, 28 September 2025 06:31

Preston's Harris Museum re-opening after major refurbishment

Sunday, 28 September 2025 06:29

Police searching for wanted man with 'deformed toes'

Sunday, 28 September 2025 06:25

Lancashire County Council faces fresh round of care worker strikes

Saturday, 27 September 2025 07:47

Company fined after worker dies in scaffolding fallbbc

Saturday, 27 September 2025 07:43

City centre alive with colour as Preston Pride marks 13 years

Saturday, 27 September 2025 07:39

Family pay loving tribute to teenager who died in fatal collision near Blackburn

Friday, 26 September 2025 13:34

Work completes on Stanley Buildings as The Robinson prepares to open for business

Thursday, 25 September 2025 15:13

Man jailed for more than 20 years for rape and kidnap of woman in Leyland

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 15:17

Fishergate bus lane will go live again next week

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 14:28

Tourism Tim embarks on charity walk around Fylde’s hidden gems

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 14:25

Man arrested after cannabis worth £90,000 found in boot of car

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 14:22

Blackpool trials new bin hubs to support Simpler Recycling rollout

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 14:07

Man charged with murder of man on Preston street

Wednesday, 24 September 2025 14:04

24 illegal off-road bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters seized in Burnley surge activity

Monday, 22 September 2025 17:02

Lancashire campaigners call for permanent fracking ban

Monday, 22 September 2025 16:57

Former Preston court revamp in demolition rethink

Saturday, 20 September 2025 17:19

Fylde’s beaches set for cleaner waters

Saturday, 20 September 2025 17:15

CCTV appeal after sexual assault outside Burnley General Hospital

Saturday, 20 September 2025 17:14

Calls for more disabled parking spaces in Blackpool

Saturday, 20 September 2025 17:10

Preston route set for an overhaul

Saturday, 20 September 2025 10:23

Major boost for Poulton Community Hall thanks to £29k investment

Saturday, 20 September 2025 10:20

Large crowds expected for Preston Pride

Saturday, 20 September 2025 10:17

Blackpool man given CBO

Saturday, 20 September 2025 10:14

Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized during Chorley and South Ribble surge activity

Saturday, 20 September 2025 10:12

Yellow warning for heavy rain

Saturday, 20 September 2025 10:10

Man jailed after using mobile phone before fatal collision on the M58

Saturday, 20 September 2025 10:07

Rescheduled date announced for cancelled World Fireworks Championship

Friday, 19 September 2025 11:30

Blackpool’s famous Lightpool festival extended for extra nights

Friday, 19 September 2025 07:33

Woman dies after being hit by lorry in Colne

Friday, 19 September 2025 07:21

Celebration, inclusivity and community as Preston Pride set to light up Flag Market

Thursday, 18 September 2025 11:49

YMCA operation of council leisure centres across Fylde and Wyre to cease after 20 years

Thursday, 18 September 2025 11:32

State of the art new cricket dome opens in Darwen

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 15:58

Key meeting date set to decide fate of controversial quarry in village

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 15:49

Blackpool Post Office future secured as council explores new options 

Wednesday, 17 September 2025 15:40

Consultant jailed for sexually assaulting staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 14:07

Burnley town centre revved up by successful Vintage & Performance Car Show

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 08:18

Moves under way to get £300m Blackpool Central project back on track

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 08:14

Harris centrepiece explained ahead of grand reopening

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 08:11

Fleetwood’s world boxing champ pays tribute to Ricky Hatton

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 08:06

Proposals to turn burnt out Blackpool bar site into car park

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 08:01

Preston teacher 'reduced to tears’ after bus gate fine row

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 07:58

Man dies after tree branch falls on tent in Blackpool park

Monday, 15 September 2025 14:24

Fleetwood radar station will crumble away if not improved, says owner

Monday, 15 September 2025 13:57

Quest is on to find new occupant for Fleetwood’s biggest shop as ex-M&S premises lies empty again

Monday, 15 September 2025 13:51

Blackburn with Darwen action on 'distressing' domestic abuse

Saturday, 13 September 2025 14:04

Burnley by-election on way after Kirk post councillor quits

Saturday, 13 September 2025 13:58

Roundabout painting policy suggested

Saturday, 13 September 2025 13:56

Woman given indefinite hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter

Friday, 12 September 2025 17:03

Burnley councillor quits over ‘good riddance’ Charlie Kirk post

Friday, 12 September 2025 16:40

Plan to fix Norcross roundabout avoids key issues, says campaigner

Friday, 12 September 2025 16:32

How windfarm plan could impact on Thornton and Fleetwood areas

Friday, 12 September 2025 16:25

Rise of Rossendale women and girls’ football among factors in new sports pitch plan

Friday, 12 September 2025 16:18

Sex offender extradited from the US to face justice for his crimes half a century ago

Thursday, 11 September 2025 14:22

Multi-million pound work under way to transform run down pub into 18-bedroom hotel

Thursday, 11 September 2025 14:14

Environment Agency investigating liquid discharge from landfill

Thursday, 11 September 2025 14:04

Blackburn sex offender shared indecent images of children on Snapchat

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 15:37

New County hall flag policy approved

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 14:30

New attractions proposed close to South Pier

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 14:21

Princess Royal visits Lancashire Police Headquarters to launch Victim Care Lancashire

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 14:16

Adapted e-scooter capable of reaching 90mph seized

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 14:17

Fleetwood Colour Run set to pay tribute to mum-of-two

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 13:42

More illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized in Preston surge activity

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 13:35

Decision made on plans for two rides at Blackpool’s South Pier

Tuesday, 9 September 2025 13:11

Organised Crime Group jailed after importing drugs from the USA to be supplied in Blackpool

Monday, 8 September 2025 15:54

Road safety fears over new school

Monday, 8 September 2025 07:53

BT hub approved in Preston city centre

Monday, 8 September 2025 07:50

Uni staff to be balloted over strike action

Sunday, 7 September 2025 06:13

Parking enforcement around football stadium stepped up

Sunday, 7 September 2025 06:09

Veteran Preston councillor stands down

Sunday, 7 September 2025 06:06

Plans for new launderette in Blackpool’s South Shore

Sunday, 7 September 2025 06:02

Missing teens could be in Blackpool or Fleetwood

Sunday, 7 September 2025 05:59

Ribble Valley cemetery safety checks after boy’s death in Rossendale

Saturday, 6 September 2025 11:21

Primary school teacher banned for life

Saturday, 6 September 2025 11:18

Encounter Festival 2025 to celebrate 10 years of local voices, culture and talent

Friday, 5 September 2025 18:47

Fylde Council progresses plans to enhance swimming provision

Friday, 5 September 2025 18:43

Decision made on plans to turn iconic radar station into a house

Friday, 5 September 2025 18:39

M&S responds to rumours it is closing Blackpool store

Friday, 5 September 2025 18:36

New plans lodged for 200-plus homes in Poulton

Thursday, 4 September 2025 11:09

Blackpool’s World Fireworks Championship will crown ‘Champion of Champions’

Thursday, 4 September 2025 11:06

South Ribble drug dealer jailed

Thursday, 4 September 2025 11:00

Tribute to much-loved midwife by turning Tower pink

Thursday, 4 September 2025 10:53

Local council shake-up - survey launch and explainer

Thursday, 4 September 2025 09:32

'Wallace and Gromit in A Case at the Museum': Tickets now available for The Harris upcoming opening exhibition

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 07:08

Sign cleaning drive sweeps Lancashire in push to boost civic pride

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 07:04

Fewer cancers are diagnosed before they start to spread

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 07:01

Lancashire’s councils being encouraged to ‘start emptying general household waste bins only once every three weeks’

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 06:55

East Lancs leisure centre overhaul completes £750k energy upgrade

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 06:51

Preston Tory group leader defects to Reform

Tuesday, 2 September 2025 06:45