Central Radio News Archive

New access road to create local Blackpool jobs set to open

Thursday, 30 April 2026 15:17

Appeal after man dies following collision in Coppull

Thursday, 30 April 2026 14:57

Man charged with attempted murder after pedestrian struck by car in Blackpool

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 10:39

Community spirit thrives as Fylde groups share in latest funding awards

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 08:09

M65 closures revealed

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 07:58

Concerns raised as Tramtown attraction closes for good over unsafe building

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 07:50

Two arrested after police activity at Preston funeral directors

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 15:55

We’ve improved 21 of the worst roads in Blackpool, says council

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 07:29

Britannia issues statement on asylum seeker Norbreck rumours

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 07:25

Chorley gets race ready

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 07:19

Royal return for Open Championship

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 07:15

Wyre Council issue major updates about future of Marine Hall and Thornton Little Theatre

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 07:10

Family tribute to woman who died following collision in Preston

Monday, 27 April 2026 11:52

Blackpool Council submits plan for better adult social care

Monday, 27 April 2026 11:47

Colne Market Hall to reopen following £3.5m regeneration

Monday, 27 April 2026 11:40

Councillors raise concerns over dog fouling

Sunday, 26 April 2026 06:27

First job offers available as ambitious streetfood project moves forward

Sunday, 26 April 2026 06:24

Burnley Crematorium car park to be extended

Sunday, 26 April 2026 06:21

New Upside Down House attraction under construction

Sunday, 26 April 2026 06:14

Strikes speed up admissions from A&E

Sunday, 26 April 2026 06:11

MP Lorraine Beavers vows to support WASPI women fight

Sunday, 26 April 2026 06:09

Man charged with murder after fatal Accrington collision

Sunday, 26 April 2026 06:03

New changing rooms for football club

Saturday, 25 April 2026 06:02

Metropole Hotel owners respond to calls to ‘restore it to former glory’

Saturday, 25 April 2026 05:58

Protest planned outside hospital

Saturday, 25 April 2026 05:56

Lancashire Mind to deliver Community Bereavement Support Service

Saturday, 25 April 2026 05:53

Blackpool politicians rubbish claims Norbreck Hotel will be used to house asylum seekers

Saturday, 25 April 2026 05:51

Military parade to mark Freedom of the Borough in Leyland

Saturday, 25 April 2026 05:49

Family pay tribute after man killed in Accrington hit-and-run

Saturday, 25 April 2026 05:45

Burglar jailed for two high-value break-ins

Friday, 24 April 2026 17:24

Man given hospital order after killing Preston dad

Friday, 24 April 2026 17:20

Burnley Live returns over Bank Holiday weekend

Friday, 24 April 2026 17:16

Wyre Council takes action to clamp down on fly‑tipping

Friday, 24 April 2026 17:09

Central Radio to broadcast live on Eric Morecambe's centenary

Thursday, 23 April 2026 16:08

Former Harts Amusements rebranded as Treasure Cove

Thursday, 23 April 2026 13:37

Murder investigation launched after man struck by car in Accrington

Thursday, 23 April 2026 13:33

New plans pressing ahead for former Nail Emporium salon site after devastating blaze

Thursday, 23 April 2026 13:29

Preston men convicted in connection with 322 kilos of cocaine "at sea drop off"

Thursday, 23 April 2026 13:22

Two iconic Preston events submitted to UNESCO Living Heritage Scheme

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 07:42

Multi-million pound Fisherman’s Friend factory held up by reptile

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 07:35

Hoardings in place promoting controversial Blackpool housing regeneration plans

Wednesday, 22 April 2026 07:29

More than £140,000 of illicit tobacco seized in day of action in Preston

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 09:57

Appeal following serious collision in Haslingden

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 07:50

Preston City Games returns this summer

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 07:44

Blackpool Carnival 2026 to be ‘biggest and best yet’ say organisers

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 07:34

New homes proposed near East Lancs tip

Tuesday, 21 April 2026 07:31

British Empire Medals to be presented to worthy local recipients at Lancaster Castle

Monday, 20 April 2026 13:28

Plans for Jubilee Gardens Masterplan to celebrate park’s 90th anniversary

Monday, 20 April 2026 08:29

Lancashire’s tallest skyscraper set for approval

Monday, 20 April 2026 08:25

Lancashire Central scheme remains at pre-development stage

Monday, 20 April 2026 08:22

‘Milestone’ for Bacup Market and town centre as landmark canopy and events space is backed

Monday, 20 April 2026 08:18

Supermarket changes approved in Darwen

Sunday, 19 April 2026 05:59

50 new jobs on offer at new Tenpin bowling alley

Sunday, 19 April 2026 05:56

Man arrested after reported rape at bus station

Sunday, 19 April 2026 05:53

£150k for homeless supported accomodation

Sunday, 19 April 2026 05:51

Boy assaulted with baseball bat in Preston

Sunday, 19 April 2026 05:49

Bin collection calendars missing

Saturday, 18 April 2026 06:11

Residents react to Blackpool tourism tax debate

Saturday, 18 April 2026 06:09

Man offered stolen chocolate to police officers

Saturday, 18 April 2026 06:07

Ribble Valley priorities include Tour de France ‘but we need more arts and culture too’

Saturday, 18 April 2026 06:05

Colourful canopy set to transform Preston high street

Saturday, 18 April 2026 06:02

Man jailed for 30 years after Preston knife attack

Saturday, 18 April 2026 05:59

Norovirus outbreak at Royal Preston Hospital

Saturday, 18 April 2026 05:57

Tram bridge opening date revealed

Friday, 17 April 2026 13:55

Appeal to identify mobility scooter rider who was injured in Blackpool collision

Friday, 17 April 2026 07:49

Arsonist jailed for Staining attack

Friday, 17 April 2026 07:44

RNLI raise safety concerns over new groynes plan for Blackpool beach

Friday, 17 April 2026 07:37

Opponents given another nine months to leave Darwen travellers’ camp

Friday, 17 April 2026 07:34

Massive update on plans for new Blackpool sports village

Friday, 17 April 2026 07:27

Transport body responds to Preston bus firm’s cap withdrawal

Thursday, 16 April 2026 14:40

Blackpool MP declares victory after as asylum seekers to leave Metropole Hotel

Thursday, 16 April 2026 14:37

Vast majority of primary pupils get preferred school placement

Thursday, 16 April 2026 12:41

‘Vital’ Fleetwood to Knott End ferry service to remain operating

Thursday, 16 April 2026 07:31

Tributes paid to man who died in Blackburn collision

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 14:38

Stop using Metropole Hotel to house migrants, urges Blackpool MP

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 14:19

Investment in Grundy strengthens Blackpool’s cultural ambitions

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 07:38

New jobs on way at new Tenpin bowling centre in Blackpool

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 07:34

Blackpool pupils benefit from AI super curriculum

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 07:21

Darwen’s Library Theatre renovation given almost £1million funding boost

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 14:13

Blackpool Dance Festival opens doors to local community for historic 100th anniversary celebration

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 14:09

Large scale cannabis farm discovered in Preston

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 07:26

Illuminations brought in two-in-every-five visitors and £300m to Blackpool in 2025

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 07:22

New East Lancs free breakfast clubs begin

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 07:11

Fresh demands for action on M65 flood problems ‘before more deaths or injuries’

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 07:06

Blackpool and The Fylde College chosen to be new Defence Technical College

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 07:01

East Lancs paedophile who sexually abused two young girls given lengthy jail sentence

Monday, 13 April 2026 12:14

Opening date revealed for new permanent Blackpool driving test centre

Monday, 13 April 2026 12:08

Preston City Council prepares for new waste and recycling services

Monday, 13 April 2026 11:54

Family pay tribute to man who's 'smile lit up every room' after fatal Rivington collision

Monday, 13 April 2026 11:48

Prolific burglar jailed after string of break-ins

Sunday, 12 April 2026 04:20

Preston nightclub closes doors ahead of re-brand

Sunday, 12 April 2026 04:16

Driver arrested after police chase

Sunday, 12 April 2026 04:12

Local election candidate list and voting guide for Preston

Sunday, 12 April 2026 04:09

Former nightclub set to re-open

Sunday, 12 April 2026 04:06

Tributes paid to Poulton teenager

Sunday, 12 April 2026 04:02

Clash over Colne and village upgrades in new £1.5m Pendle fund

Saturday, 11 April 2026 06:59

Boy charged over nightclub fire

Saturday, 11 April 2026 06:56

I was born into poverty and trauma – now I’m helping to improve Blackpool’s adult services

Saturday, 11 April 2026 06:54

Knott End ferry future in doubt again

Saturday, 11 April 2026 06:51

Blackpool MP hails £1.8m boost for town’s SEND provision

Friday, 10 April 2026 15:45

Revoe Library adds £9.5m economic and social value to its community

Friday, 10 April 2026 15:39

Man dies following collision in Rivington

Friday, 10 April 2026 15:33

New Preston Guild officer to be recruited

Thursday, 9 April 2026 15:38

Blackpool convenience stores ordered to close over illicit tobacco sales

Thursday, 9 April 2026 15:35

Appeal launched to find historic Blackpool Winter Gardens dance trophy

Thursday, 9 April 2026 15:29

Demolition crew moves in on boarded up homes behind Blackpool FC’s stadium

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 16:24

East Lancashire BT jobs plan revealed

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 16:19

Preston bus gate signage vandalised

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 16:12

Preston Caribbean Carnival secures major funding boost

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 16:05

Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing at Carleton Crematorium

Wednesday, 8 April 2026 12:21

Council answers concerns over holiday area crime figures

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 14:08

Motorcyclist left with life-changing injuries following collision in Euxton

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 12:05

Appeal after pedestrian sadly died following collision in Chorley

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 12:03

Plans for major expansion of Preston grassroots music venue given green light

Monday, 6 April 2026 10:04

How the fuel crisis from the Iran-US war could help Blackpool’s tourist trade

Monday, 6 April 2026 10:01

Gym user blasts ‘disgusting’ state of council-run amenity

Monday, 6 April 2026 09:58

Chorley councillor warns of pothole risk for bikers

Monday, 6 April 2026 09:54

Preston tram bridge opening set for Spring

Monday, 6 April 2026 09:51

Details of funding for new Royal Preston Hospital funding revealed

Monday, 6 April 2026 09:45

Scouts selected to represent at World Scout Jamboree 2027 in Poland

Sunday, 5 April 2026 11:10

Appeal after man struck by two vehicles on M6 after falling from motorway bridge

Sunday, 5 April 2026 10:59

Chorley paedophile jailed for raping a child and sexually assaulting another

Friday, 3 April 2026 09:48

Appeal for witnesses and footage after man dies in Blackburn collision

Friday, 3 April 2026 09:41

Bronze sculptures of historic Preston figures to be presented to The Harris

Friday, 3 April 2026 09:37

Petition launched to save church from demolition

Friday, 3 April 2026 09:27

Rogue roofer who scammed Chorley homeowner handed suspended sentence

Thursday, 2 April 2026 08:52

Two arrested as probe continues into Blackburn man's death

Thursday, 2 April 2026 08:47

Two people rushed to hospital after Blackpool care home fire

Thursday, 2 April 2026 08:42

Resident doctors to strike next week in Lancashire

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 14:21

New weekly food waste collections to launch alongside household bin collection changes in Blackpool 

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 13:31

Problem Chorley address issued with Closure Order

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 13:09

New Royal Preston site secured - even though work not due to begin for more than a decade

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 13:02