Central Radio News Archive

Three Blackburn playgrounds picked for £270k funding boost

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 15:16

Accrington man sentenced for engaging in sexual communication with a girl he believed was 13

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 14:17

People behind transformation of Preston's Harris Museum caught on film

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 07:42

Event programme released for Stanley Park's 100th birthday celebration

Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 07:24

Man jailed for historic sexual offences at his equestrian yard in Garstang

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 11:29

Accrington playing fields refurb delayed by a year

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:18

Funding agreement reached for Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry service

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:14

Preston City Council offer running support services for refugees living in Lancashire

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 10:04

Graham Alexander appointed manager of Preston North End

Monday, 28 September 2026 at 12:27

Investigations fail to reveal the cause of two sinkholes in Preston city centre

Monday, 28 September 2026 at 10:52

Manchester-based film fest to stage one-off edition at Blackpool’s 1920s cinema

Monday, 28 September 2026 at 10:49

New eateries approved for vacant Preston building

Monday, 28 September 2026 at 10:46

Food caddy roll out begins across the Fylde

Monday, 28 September 2026 at 10:42

Update on stalled plan for new multi-million pound magistrates court

Friday, 25 September 2026 at 16:24

Council leader comments on latest cancer chemical developments in Thornton

Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 15:25

New community health grant scheme launched in Preston

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:30

‘We fear we’ll be left broke by housing regeneration scheme move’

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:27

How Blackpool Recovery Hub is making a difference

Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:25

New community cycle hub opens at Preston station

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 12:57

Preston school staff strike over academy plans

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 07:41

Old Electric Theatre thriving in new home after having to leave original HQ

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 07:37

Blackpool’s Lightpool Festival returns for 10th anniversary

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 07:33

Have your say on new joint Minerals and Waste Local Plan

Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 07:25

Nine-year sentence for man who attempted to rape girl at funeral wake in Preston

Monday, 21 September 2026 at 18:36

Showtown puts Happiness on Blackpool map as Sir Ken Dodd Avenue unveiled

Monday, 21 September 2026 at 13:36

Less than two weeks to go until Stanley Park’s 100th birthday celebration

Monday, 21 September 2026 at 09:22

Confusion over court closure

Monday, 21 September 2026 at 07:26

Council scraps padel plans for Towneley Park

Monday, 21 September 2026 at 07:20

East Lancs man sentenced after driving more than 150mph on M65

Friday, 18 September 2026 at 16:41

St Annes paddling pool set to make a splash again after repairs funding agreed

Friday, 18 September 2026 at 16:32

First Pride in Place funding approved as Burnley’s £20m regeneration plan moves into delivery

Friday, 18 September 2026 at 16:26

Accrington man jailed for six years for rape

Friday, 18 September 2026 at 09:14

Burnley Council faces £1.7m budget shortfall

Friday, 18 September 2026 at 09:07

Hunt is on for temporary ‘pop-up’ home for heritage trams

Friday, 18 September 2026 at 09:04

Major uproar at plans for 100-home development in Fylde countryside village

Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 09:44

£20,000 of bikes stolen in Chorley burglary

Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 09:36

Blackpool Council update on Adult Services progress after last year’s ‘inadequate’ CQC rating

Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 09:31

Man sentenced for drug offences after being caught with cocaine in Nelson

Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 09:27

Community stewardship set to continue at Lytham Assembly Rooms

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 11:27

Contractors working together to create new community hub in South Shore

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 11:23

Free bulky waste collection becomes ‘victim of its own success’

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 11:19

Windfarm cabling reaction and full route explained

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 11:15

Duke brings right Royal touch to Blackpool’s Stanley Park for centenary

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 at 11:12

Preston city centre communication hubs rejected

Tuesday, 15 September 2026 at 07:43

‘Chop shop’ and vehicle parts found after police discovery in Accrington

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 12:37

Woman suffers serious injuries after car crashes into wall in Freckleton

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 12:31

Blackburn rogue roofer must pay £43,700 in compensation after 'shoddy, unnecessary' work

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 12:20

New chair needed for £20m Accrington regeneration fund

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 09:00

Preston domestic abuse survivor fronts new campaign exposing hidden reality of surviving major trauma

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 08:52

Duke of Edinburgh to visit Blackpool’s Stanley Park

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 08:45

Tender opened for expanded padel and tennis facilities at Fairhaven Lake

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 08:40

Man jailed for robbery at Blackburn bookmakers

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 08:23

Budget for SEND school almost doubles in Blackburn with Darwen

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 08:10

Campaign for wheelchair-friendly van for family of Thornton girl with terminal illness

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 08:04

Council respond after arena not part of Blackpool Central plans

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 07:57

Bus fare discount extended until end of year

Monday, 14 September 2026 at 07:53

Operation targets County Lines drug activity across Preston

Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 08:59

New e-bike law as Lancs leads crackdown

Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 08:53

Well-known Cleveleys pub addresses reopening rumours

Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 08:48

Questions over future of Blackpool seafront hotel

Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 08:42

Family pay tribute to 'inseparable' Blackburn couple

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 15:41

Plans to turn part of former Fleetwood Hospital into student accommodation

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 15:31

Preston station cash secured

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 15:26

‘Fake or Real? Know the Deal’: Lancashire Police tackles growing deepfake threat

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 12:50

Blackpool Central site moving towards next development phase

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 12:45

Progress at Anchorsholme Park revamp as damaged ship now removed

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 12:40

Council leaders react to delays in Local Government Reorganisation plans

Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 12:34

Plans for local government reorganisation in Lancashire paused

Monday, 7 September 2026 at 16:15

New road rules for new-look Preston city centre

Monday, 7 September 2026 at 13:49

Leader calls for unity amid ongoing tensions with Burnley

Monday, 7 September 2026 at 13:45

Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone set for next phase of growth

Monday, 7 September 2026 at 13:42

Dog fouling fine to increase to £250 across Wyre

Monday, 7 September 2026 at 13:38

Woman’s body found in pond at Lowther Gardens in Lytham

Monday, 7 September 2026 at 13:34

Murder investigation launched and arrest made after two people found dead in Blackburn

Monday, 7 September 2026 at 13:18

Paddy McGuinness officially lights up Blackpool

Saturday, 5 September 2026 at 10:47

Beach groynes could stop us saving lives, says RNLI after major update

Friday, 4 September 2026 at 17:40

Storm-hit counselling centre reopens after lengthy closure

Friday, 4 September 2026 at 17:32

Man jailed for assaulting woman and engaging in controlling behaviour

Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 16:13

New play facilities officially open at Fleetwood’s Memorial Park 

Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 14:25

Singing Ringing Tree sculpture planned for upgrades

Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 14:22

Talks planned over future of Fleetwood to Knott End ferry

Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 14:19

Council to end role coordinating refugee resettlement schemes

Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 14:14

Formal push for ferry subsidy increase

Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 11:04

Decision made on plans for controversial housing plans in Stalmine

Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 10:59

Plans revealed for CCTV monitoring plans at recycling centres across Lancashire

Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 10:45

Online applications open for Lancashire primary and secondary school places

Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 10:40

Live facial recognition to launch in county

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 15:49

Further SEND investments could be in the pipeline for Lancashire

Wednesday, 2 September 2026 at 15:47

Decision looms on controversial plans for 79-home development in Over Wyre village

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 11:11

Preston invited to help shape lasting Guild 20232 legacy

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 11:04

Appeal following serious collision in Ribbleton

Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 10:51