Central Radio News Archive

'We were snubbed at Preston tram bridge opening - even though we helped make it happen'

Sunday, 31 May 2026 03:15

Derelict empty property brought back into use through council action

Sunday, 31 May 2026 03:13

Preston phone box revamp approval

Sunday, 31 May 2026 03:10

Accident at Norcross roundabout reignites debate over new safety improvements

Sunday, 31 May 2026 03:08

‘Kick these reckless people off this Chorley reservoir before someone drowns’

Sunday, 31 May 2026 03:06

Three arrested in Blackpool

Sunday, 31 May 2026 03:02

Blackburn man jailed after vehicle theft attempt

Saturday, 30 May 2026 16:03

Two kids and adult rescued after being cut off by tide

Saturday, 30 May 2026 16:00

Lancashire's biggest micro-wood is created in Colne

Saturday, 30 May 2026 15:54

South Shore’s past comes alive in new community exhibition

Saturday, 30 May 2026 15:52

£50,000 for Accrington park

Saturday, 30 May 2026 15:49

Heartbreaking tribute paid to little girl who died in Ribble Valley collision

Friday, 29 May 2026 17:48

Blackpool Police team up with British Transport Police to tackle drug supply

Friday, 29 May 2026 17:38

Police issue warning ahead of protest march in Blackpool

Friday, 29 May 2026 17:35

£50,000 cash boost for Accrington park

Friday, 29 May 2026 17:33

Burnley FC’s new look

Friday, 29 May 2026 17:30

Blackburn with Darwen resurfacing work to begin

Friday, 29 May 2026 14:17

Literary icon to visit Blackburn

Friday, 29 May 2026 14:14

Tour de France volunteers wanted

Friday, 29 May 2026 14:06

Council refutes Reform UK call on asylum seekers in town as Serco responds

Friday, 29 May 2026 14:03

Relief as Haslingden ‘comes back to life’ after controversial street works costing millions

Friday, 29 May 2026 13:58

Boy, 5, seriously injured after collision with car in Bacup

Thursday, 28 May 2026 10:23

New play area takes big step forward after arson attack

Thursday, 28 May 2026 09:04

Dude Perfect International Youth Cup returns to Burnley

Thursday, 28 May 2026 08:57

Heartbreaking tribute paid to boy who died after getting into difficulty in River Ribble

Thursday, 28 May 2026 08:50

Preston's Park Hotel set for £70m transformation

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 16:02

Update on popular Bispham Beefeater pub as new message goes up on door

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 14:27

Girl, 5, dies in hospital following collision on A59 in Ribble Valley

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 14:00

Chorley man remanded in custody after roof top stand off

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 13:54

Drugs gang jailed for supply of cocaine in East Lancashire

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 17:11

Furniture retailer set to open first store in Preston

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 17:07

Teenagers able to buy knives at quarter of shops in undercover operations

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 16:59

Man jailed after leading officers on 110mph chase through Preston streets

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 16:55

Roads maintenance boost for Lancashire roads announced

Monday, 25 May 2026 10:25

Speculation grows over pub chain link to empty premises in Bispham

Monday, 25 May 2026 10:22

Appeal after man left seriously injured following Darwen collision

Monday, 25 May 2026 10:15

Arrests made after fire in Preston

Saturday, 23 May 2026 06:01

Underage test purchasing operation carried out across Fylde

Saturday, 23 May 2026 05:59

Further 24 Blackpool roads set to receive major upgrades

Saturday, 23 May 2026 05:57

Public urged to stay safe during warm half term weather

Saturday, 23 May 2026 05:56

Blood tests could be given as part of legal campaign over PFAS contamination sites

Saturday, 23 May 2026 05:53

Preston celebrates Tram Bridge opening

Friday, 22 May 2026 17:33

Two stores in Chorley fail underage knife sales test purchase

Friday, 22 May 2026 17:29

Young children among four seriously injured in Gisburn collision

Friday, 22 May 2026 12:03

£30m bid to be submitted to fix North Promenade colonnades

Friday, 22 May 2026 11:35

Labour minority administration confirmed for Preston City Council

Friday, 22 May 2026 11:31

Nature gets a boost as partners unite to restore Liggard Brook

Friday, 22 May 2026 11:27

World Fireworks Championship Blackpool return for 2026

Friday, 22 May 2026 11:21

Motorcyclist dies after collision with car in Accrington

Thursday, 21 May 2026 15:36

Traffic measures approved so Lea bus route can be extended

Thursday, 21 May 2026 15:00

Blackburn drug gang jailed for more than 40 years

Thursday, 21 May 2026 14:55

Preston council leadership challenge to come from Lib Dems

Thursday, 21 May 2026 12:23

£1 million investment to kick start South Shore regeneration

Thursday, 21 May 2026 12:18

Popular Fylde coast bus service linking major hot spots returns

Thursday, 21 May 2026 12:05

Construction begins on new Multiversity campus in Blackpool's town centre

Thursday, 21 May 2026 12:01

Man who shouted racist abuse at women in Warton is sentenced

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 11:24

Burnley celebrates formal affiliation with Royal Navy frigate HMS Active

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 10:59

Opening date for Blackpool’s newest attraction is revealed

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 10:54

Public meeting being staged to discuss ‘forever chemicals’ at Thornton

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 10:49

‘We welcome millions of visitors a year – everyone should feel safe’

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 10:46

Nelson business fined for seven food hygiene offences

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 10:41

New sea defences planned for north Blackpool and Bispham 

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 12:08

Major update on Silicon Sands project set to bring mass job creation

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 11:51

Preston bin collection problems explained

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 11:43

Brinscall Pool stays fit for the future thanks to £1 million of additional funding secured

Monday, 18 May 2026 16:25

Update over Red Arrows appearance at Blackpool Air Show

Monday, 18 May 2026 16:15

Blackpool Police and partners tackle anti-social behaviour in town centre

Monday, 18 May 2026 13:46

Bacup man jailed for life for murder of Luke Harden

Monday, 18 May 2026 13:40

Developer appeals rejected Broughton housing plans

Saturday, 16 May 2026 22:37

New artwork brightens children’s A&E

Saturday, 16 May 2026 22:34

Key work ongoing on Stanley Park’s Grade II-listed Cocker Clock Tower

Saturday, 16 May 2026 22:30

Hyndburn MP backs Burnham

Saturday, 16 May 2026 22:28

Taxi office plan in Blackburn

Saturday, 16 May 2026 05:56

Preston community events receive funding boost

Saturday, 16 May 2026 05:54

Burnley MP jobs plea

Saturday, 16 May 2026 05:52

St Annes Beach wins Seaside Award

Saturday, 16 May 2026 05:50

Lorries shown struggling to negotiate junction on new £18.5m road

Saturday, 16 May 2026 05:46

Blackpool bar has licence revoked following serious assault

Friday, 15 May 2026 16:07

Former teacher from Chorley who took a million upskirt images of pupils jailed

Friday, 15 May 2026 16:03

Just one week to go until Darwen Live

Friday, 15 May 2026 15:59

Ambitious plans for Marine Hall include new café and outdoor seating

Friday, 15 May 2026 15:53

Preston community events receive funding boost

Friday, 15 May 2026 15:23

Celebrating 20 years of Blackpool Pride Festival

Friday, 15 May 2026 09:17

220 new SEND places proposed across Lancashire

Thursday, 14 May 2026 15:01

Blackpool Council appoints new director to lead adult services

Thursday, 14 May 2026 12:00

Blackspot roundabout ‘accident waiting to happen’

Thursday, 14 May 2026 11:44

Man found guilty of murdering man in Rossendale

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 15:58

Works underway on major improvements at two Preston parks

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 15:52

Demonstration planned over housing scheme in Carleton

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 15:47

Labour group backs council leader to stay on in Preston

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 15:42

Preston’s new Tram Bridge will officially open with grand ceremomy

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 15:53

South Ribble garden village plan refused

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 11:28

Blackpool couple set for mayoral ceremony this week

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 07:53

Accrington street safety works get underway

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 07:49

Three admit to committing contempt of court during trial surrounding death of Fleetwood mum

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 07:40

Preston rogue roofer who scammed elderly Preston out of thousands of pounds sentenced

Monday, 11 May 2026 14:14

Man charged with bomb hoax in Preston

Monday, 11 May 2026 14:09

Blackpool Council celebrates foster carers during Foster Care Fortnight

Monday, 11 May 2026 14:06

Blackburn historic Exchange building set for reopening after £1.5m revamp

Monday, 11 May 2026 14:00

Blackpool Pleasure Beach mapped in 3D for emergencies

Sunday, 10 May 2026 06:13

Plans to install CCTV to stop flytipping scourge

Sunday, 10 May 2026 06:11

Chair appointed for Ribbleton regeneration board

Sunday, 10 May 2026 06:08

Lancashire churches saw 158 crimes last year, figures show

Sunday, 10 May 2026 06:06

Preston: Election reaction and full results

Saturday, 9 May 2026 14:49

NWAS chief named among NHS leaders

Saturday, 9 May 2026 05:59

Cannabis farm discovered in Accrington

Saturday, 9 May 2026 05:57

Cancer survivor completes marathon challenge

Saturday, 9 May 2026 05:54

Man charged over charity box theft

Saturday, 9 May 2026 05:50

New Blackburn railway station and Colne–Skipton extension prioritised

Saturday, 9 May 2026 05:48

Blackpool man charged after police pursuit

Saturday, 9 May 2026 05:45

Local elections: Blackburn Council leader calls for PM to quit

Friday, 8 May 2026 17:46

Thug who attempted to kill man in Blackburn and boasted about it on WhatsApp jailed for 24 years

Friday, 8 May 2026 17:41

Plans to open ‘parrot experience’ in Blackpool

Friday, 8 May 2026 14:07

Blackburn key local bus routes to come under new operators

Friday, 8 May 2026 14:01

Fylde: Results in for parish council by-elections

Friday, 8 May 2026 13:56

Chorley: Election reaction and full results

Friday, 8 May 2026 13:53

Family pay tribute to 54-year-old man who died following a collision in Coppull

Thursday, 7 May 2026 15:38

Late night rail service introduced for Lytham Festival 2026

Thursday, 7 May 2026 13:55

Preston student wins top film award

Thursday, 7 May 2026 13:49

Blackpool Zoo given green light for new safari tent

Thursday, 7 May 2026 13:37

Work starts on Anchorsholme Coast Protection Scheme 

Thursday, 7 May 2026 12:04

Three men sentenced for cash machine thefts in Fleetwood and Chorley

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 11:31

Chorley man charged with antisemitic hate crime

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 11:18

Update on Blackpool MoD building as cladding appears

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 07:32

Blackpool’s Upside Down House nears readiness with unique blue finish

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 07:28

Burnley landlord stripped of licence after serving teenager who later died in crash

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 07:22

Preston’s Encounter Festival secures Arts Council funding boost

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 15:19

Witness and footage appeal after fatal collision in Haslingden

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 15:15

Burnley man jailed for sexual communication with girl he thought was 14

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 15:11

Reform-led Lancashire County Council to withdraw from refugee resettlement scheme

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 14:59

Creation of ‘mini-Canary Wharf’ gives Blackpool ‘global appeal’, says hotel boss

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 14:54

‘No immediate plans’ to use AI speed cameras, say Lancashire Police

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 10:27

Investigation underway after fire at Warburtons factory

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 10:17

Conversion of legendary Preston nightclub approved

Sunday, 3 May 2026 13:01

Pre-school pupils stage protest over rubbish blowing into playground

Sunday, 3 May 2026 12:57

Missed bin collections after new system introduced

Sunday, 3 May 2026 12:54

Former butcher found guilty of indecent assaults from the 1970s

Friday, 1 May 2026 13:05

Valley ski-slope could be closed in Rossendale leisure sites review

Friday, 1 May 2026 13:02

Approval given for tallest tower block in Lancashire to be built in Preston

Friday, 1 May 2026 12:58

I can’t wait, says manager of soon-to-open mega bowling and entertainments hub

Friday, 1 May 2026 12:21

Colne Market Hall opens to the public following £3.5m regeneration

Friday, 1 May 2026 12:12

St Annes water play park opens for the 2026 season

Friday, 1 May 2026 12:08

Seasonal bus service returns to Rivington this Sunday

Friday, 1 May 2026 12:04

Abatement Notice issued to Fleetwood landfill operator

Friday, 1 May 2026 12:00

Woman jailed for knife attack on stranger in Penwortham

Friday, 1 May 2026 11:55