Central Radio News Archive

Windfarm cable scheme will cause chaos, say worried protesters

Friday, 31 October 2025 09:21

Preston bus gate suspension call

Friday, 31 October 2025 09:13

Council defends Illuminations after councillor’s blast

Friday, 31 October 2025 09:06

Further arrests made as stabbing investigation continues

Thursday, 30 October 2025 14:49

More nuisance vehicles removed from Preston’s streets in targeted activity

Thursday, 30 October 2025 14:43

Appeal following serious injury collision in Broughton

Thursday, 30 October 2025 14:39

Blackburn with Darwen Council address asylum hotel rumour

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 16:44

Blackpool Council reveal more details about changes to bin collections

Wednesday, 29 October 2025 16:36

BAE secures £8billion Typhoon deal

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 15:10

Progress continues on potential Lane Rental Scheme to reduce roadwork disruption

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 15:03

Greggs identified as retail unit operator on Preston shopping park

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 14:53

Man seriously hurt in Blackpool stabbing

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 14:46

Brother of “the best smuggler” jailed for being part of international people smuggling network

Monday, 27 October 2025 12:36

Appeal after man dies following M6 crash near Chorley

Monday, 27 October 2025 10:03

Gaza war’s child victims to be remembered

Sunday, 26 October 2025 12:33

Momentary breakdown of contact over councils who fund Knott End ferry

Sunday, 26 October 2025 12:30

BAE workers in Lancs to strike

Sunday, 26 October 2025 12:27

New help for Blackpool businesses to access growth money

Saturday, 25 October 2025 04:24

Library closures explained

Saturday, 25 October 2025 04:21

New cycle link connects South Ribble and Preston railway station

Friday, 24 October 2025 17:42

Over 20,000 illegal cigarettes seized during police day of action

Friday, 24 October 2025 17:38

Sex offender who encouraged child to self-harm is jailed

Friday, 24 October 2025 17:36

Blue heritage plaque to be unveiled in honour legendary clown Charlie Cairoli

Friday, 24 October 2025 17:29

Potential buyers in discussions over sale of Blackpool’s iconic North Pier

Friday, 24 October 2025 17:24

New school delay in Preston explained

Friday, 24 October 2025 17:22

Blackpool’s Christmas By The Sea returns for 2025

Friday, 24 October 2025 17:11

Blackburn with Darwen Council launch homeless strategy consultation

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 16:01

Bus firm wants ‘honest conversation’ as it launches second consultation

Wednesday, 22 October 2025 15:02

Plans for 38 new homes proposed for Over Wyre village

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 12:09

Fisherman’s Friend firm pushing plans forward to get new factory built

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 12:03

Burger King approved for Leyland supermarket carpark

Tuesday, 21 October 2025 12:01

Lytham set to sparkle as Fylde Ice Festival returns for 2026

Monday, 20 October 2025 17:18

East Lancs shop forced to shut until January after illegal vapes bust

Monday, 20 October 2025 17:11

Shoplifter jailed for stabbing security guard outside Preston store

Monday, 20 October 2025 16:58

Mystery lights installation in Stanley Park explained

Saturday, 18 October 2025 09:45

Blackburn with Darwen residents offered free IT training

Saturday, 18 October 2025 09:40

Delays to Accrington town square regeneration

Saturday, 18 October 2025 09:30

Dangerous child rapist given sentence totalling 16 years

Friday, 17 October 2025 15:42

Cost of living support measures announced by Preston City Council

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 14:29

Resort looks set for new bowling alley and other leisure activities

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 14:18

Decision made on controversial quarry plans at Preesall

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 13:49

Revamp of Great Harwood’s historic Mercer Hall moves forward

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 07:50

‘We’ve approved a food store rather than a specific M&S outlet’, say planners

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 07:46

India triumphs at 2025 Blackpool World Fireworks Championship

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 07:35

Burnley man jailed in his absence for attempted rape of 11-year-old girl

Monday, 13 October 2025 14:53

Man dies following collision in Kirkham

Sunday, 12 October 2025 18:43

Blackburn and Darwen youth hubs reopening dates revealed

Sunday, 12 October 2025 07:57

Lancashire County Council response on fate of elderly care facilities

Sunday, 12 October 2025 07:55

Burglars who targeted Roughlee homes jailed

Sunday, 12 October 2025 07:51

Blackpool sea search suspended after rescue helicopter targeted by laser

Sunday, 12 October 2025 07:47

Fylde groups bloom and sing thanks to latest community grants

Saturday, 11 October 2025 06:40

Lancashire café owner seeks customer who left dentures behind

Saturday, 11 October 2025 06:38

Jailed ‘monster’ and two women charged with perverting course of justice

Saturday, 11 October 2025 06:35

Blackpool Transport named UK’s tram operator of the year

Saturday, 11 October 2025 06:30

Vital schools funding plan gets go ahead

Friday, 10 October 2025 13:11

Resort joins major European city leadership programme

Friday, 10 October 2025 13:06

Update on huge homes site halted after Roman village found

Friday, 10 October 2025 13:03

Bus lane enforcement delay explained

Friday, 10 October 2025 12:53

Rider sentenced after horrific e-scooter crash in Blackpool

Friday, 10 October 2025 12:47

Blackpool man jailed for assaults on hospital staff

Friday, 10 October 2025 12:44

Woman jailed after attempted abduction in Blackpool

Friday, 10 October 2025 12:41

Update given on demolition of historic Preston pub

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 15:19

Colne child rapist given lengthy jail sentence

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 15:11

Man arrested over cannabis set up in Leyland

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 14:58

Timetable enhancements in place for resort’s firework spectacular

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 14:51

£2m children’s home planned for Blackburn

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 14:44

Call to remove disgraced entertainer’s name from Blackpool’s Comedy Carpet

Wednesday, 8 October 2025 14:39

Tomahawk-throwing, air rifles and archery planned at outdoor forest school

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 13:05

‘Sports village’ plans revealed for outskirts of Preston

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 13:02

Preston shopping centre redevelopment plan unveiled

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 13:00

Youth football teams face block on college pitches unless new deal is reached

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 12:57

Appeal after man suffers life changing injuries in suspected hit and run in Leyland

Tuesday, 7 October 2025 12:51

Further phase of soil sampling gets underway in Thornton-Cleveleys

Monday, 6 October 2025 16:10

Lytham Festival co-founder calls for late-night train

Saturday, 4 October 2025 07:12

Preston’s new Outdoor Ice Rink set to bring festive cheer

Saturday, 4 October 2025 07:07

Fourteen arrested in major Blackpool county lines crackdown

Saturday, 4 October 2025 07:05

Appeal following collision involving police van and a car in Fleetwood

Friday, 3 October 2025 09:24

Appeal after man left with serious injuries after collision on M55

Thursday, 2 October 2025 16:38

AI platform to answer queries at Lancashire County Council

Thursday, 2 October 2025 15:26

Leyland’s Music In The Park axed

Thursday, 2 October 2025 15:22

Pet Shop Boys confirmed for Lytham Festival

Thursday, 2 October 2025 15:16

Blackpool FC condemn racist social media message sent to player

Wednesday, 1 October 2025 17:48

Illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized from Blackburn streets in police crackdown

Wednesday, 1 October 2025 15:54

Hyndburn fitness centre to officially open its doors

Wednesday, 1 October 2025 15:24

Children’s service and support groups launched by Blackpool-based sight loss charity

Wednesday, 1 October 2025 15:19

Fylde Council calls for government support to protect local housing for residents

Wednesday, 1 October 2025 15:13

14 new CCTV cameras boost security in Preston city centre

Wednesday, 1 October 2025 15:05