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Planners at Wyre have granted permission to a change of layout to a housing development already well under way at Poulton. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/changes-to-housing-development-in-poulton-approved-by-planners/
Changes to housing development in Poulton approved by planners
Planners at Wyre have granted permission to a change of layout to a housing development already well under way at Poulton.
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February 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Planners at Wyre have granted permission to a change of layout to a housing development already well under way at Poulton. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/changes-to-housing-development-in-poulton-approved-by-planners/
Plans are moving forward to replace the destroyed play ship at Anchorsholme Park, as part of a wider relaunch of the park following an arson attack. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/plans-to-relaunch-improved-anchorsholme-park-after-arson-attack/
Plans to relaunch ‘improved’ Anchorsholme Park after arson attack
Plans are moving forward to replace the destroyed play ship at Anchorsholme Park, as part of a wider relaunch of the park following an arson attack.
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February 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Plans are moving forward to replace the destroyed play ship at Anchorsholme Park, as part of a wider relaunch of the park following an arson attack. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/plans-to-relaunch-improved-anchorsholme-park-after-arson-attack/
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a baby was left with serious injuries following a collision on the Junction 29 slip road off the M6 northbound at Bamber Bridge. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/baby-seriously-injured-in-m6-slip-road-collision-near-bamber-bridge/
Baby seriously injured in M6 slip road collision near Bamber Bridge
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a baby was left with serious injuries following a collision on the Junction 29 slip road off the M6 northbound at Bamber Bridge.
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February 15, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a baby was left with serious injuries following a collision on the Junction 29 slip road off the M6 northbound at Bamber Bridge. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/baby-seriously-injured-in-m6-slip-road-collision-near-bamber-bridge/
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a baby was left with serious injuries following a collision on the Junction 29 slip road off the M6 northbound at Bamber Bridge. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/baby-seriously-injured-in-m6-slip-road-collision-near-bamber-bridge/
Baby seriously injured in M6 slip road collision near Bamber Bridge
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a baby was left with serious injuries following a collision on the Junction 29 slip road off the M6 northbound at Bamber Bridge.
www.central.radio
February 15, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a baby was left with serious injuries following a collision on the Junction 29 slip road off the M6 northbound at Bamber Bridge. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/baby-seriously-injured-in-m6-slip-road-collision-near-bamber-bridge/
An RSPCA shelter in East Lancashire is facing possible closure as rising bills and falling legacy donations hit finances. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/rspca-animal-centre-considers-major-changes-amid-financial-pressures/
RSPCA animal centre considers major changes amid financial pressures
An RSPCA shelter in East Lancashire is facing possible closure as rising bills and falling legacy donations hit finances.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
An RSPCA shelter in East Lancashire is facing possible closure as rising bills and falling legacy donations hit finances. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/rspca-animal-centre-considers-major-changes-amid-financial-pressures/
A 15-year-old girl from Preston has been named as Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/preston-teen-named-lancashires-young-citizen-of-the-year/
Preston teen named Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year
A 15-year-old girl from Preston has been named as Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
A 15-year-old girl from Preston has been named as Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/preston-teen-named-lancashires-young-citizen-of-the-year/
A Singapore-based real estate firm is to open a new data centre in Blackpool. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/real-estate-firm-investing-in-new-data-centre-in-blackpool/
Real estate firm investing in new data centre in Blackpool
A Singapore-based real estate firm is to open a new data centre in Blackpool.
www.central.radio
February 14, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A Singapore-based real estate firm is to open a new data centre in Blackpool. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/real-estate-firm-investing-in-new-data-centre-in-blackpool/
A group that had wanted to save Preston’s historic Tithebarn pub and turn it into a centre telling the story of the city’s past says it was never given a proper chance to make its vision a reality. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/heritage-hopes-after-pub-decision-disappointment/
Heritage hopes after pub decision disappointment
A group that had wanted to save Preston’s historic Tithebarn pub and turn it into a centre telling the story of the city’s past says it was never given a proper chance to make its vision a reality.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
A group that had wanted to save Preston’s historic Tithebarn pub and turn it into a centre telling the story of the city’s past says it was never given a proper chance to make its vision a reality. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/heritage-hopes-after-pub-decision-disappointment/
Great Harwood’s historic Mercer Hall has been given a £60,000 grant to develop a new arts and culture programme. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/great-harwoods-mercer-hall-wins-60k-arts-council-grant/
Great Harwood's Mercer Hall wins £60k Arts Council grant
Great Harwood’s historic Mercer Hall has been given a £60,000 grant to develop a new arts and culture programme.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Great Harwood’s historic Mercer Hall has been given a £60,000 grant to develop a new arts and culture programme. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/great-harwoods-mercer-hall-wins-60k-arts-council-grant/
A police operation in Blackburn targeting anti-social behaviour has led to the seizure of more than a dozen illegal bikes and e-scooters. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/illegal-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-seized-in-blackburn/
Illegal E-bikes and E-scooters seized in Blackburn
A police operation in Blackburn targeting anti-social behaviour has led to the seizure of more than a dozen illegal bikes and e-scooters.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
A police operation in Blackburn targeting anti-social behaviour has led to the seizure of more than a dozen illegal bikes and e-scooters. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/illegal-e-bikes-and-e-scooters-seized-in-blackburn/
Two Blackburn with Darwen primary schools are to reduce their admission numbers. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/admission-numbers-cut-at-blackburn-and-darwen-primaries/
Admission numbers cut at Blackburn and Darwen primaries
Two Blackburn with Darwen primary schools are to reduce their admission numbers.
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February 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Two Blackburn with Darwen primary schools are to reduce their admission numbers. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/admission-numbers-cut-at-blackburn-and-darwen-primaries/
A free business support programme in Fylde is helping local entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/fylde-businesses-thrive-with-free-support-programme/
Fylde businesses thrive with free support programme
A free business support programme in Fylde is helping local entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
A free business support programme in Fylde is helping local entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/fylde-businesses-thrive-with-free-support-programme/
Several business owners have been left heartbroken after a major fire tore through a commercial building on Waterloo Road in Blackpool’s South Shore. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/blackpool-blaze-destroys-soft-play-centre-and-damages-neighbouring-shops/
Blackpool blaze destroys soft play centre and damages neighbouring shops
Several business owners have been left heartbroken after a major fire tore through a commercial building on Waterloo Road in Blackpool’s South Shore.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Several business owners have been left heartbroken after a major fire tore through a commercial building on Waterloo Road in Blackpool’s South Shore. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/blackpool-blaze-destroys-soft-play-centre-and-damages-neighbouring-shops/
Blackpool is continuing to face homelessness levels more than twice the national average, according to a new council report. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/homelessness-in-blackpool-twice-the-national-average/
Homelessness in Blackpool twice the national average
Blackpool is continuing to face homelessness levels more than twice the national average, according to a new council report.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Blackpool is continuing to face homelessness levels more than twice the national average, according to a new council report. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/homelessness-in-blackpool-twice-the-national-average/
Councillors have paid tribute to the work of Blackpool’s Director of Adult Social Services following her retirement from the role. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/councillors-pay-tribute-to-retiring-head-of-blackpools-adult-care-in-full-council/
Councillors pay tribute to retiring head of Blackpool’s Adult Care in Full Council
Councillors have paid tribute to the work of Blackpool’s Director of Adult Social Services following her retirement from the role.
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February 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Councillors have paid tribute to the work of Blackpool’s Director of Adult Social Services following her retirement from the role. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/councillors-pay-tribute-to-retiring-head-of-blackpools-adult-care-in-full-council/
Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Walk in the Dark is marking a major milestone this year as the event turns 18. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/walk-in-the-dark-event-turns-18/
Walk in the Dark event turns 18
Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Walk in the Dark is marking a major milestone this year as the event turns 18.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Walk in the Dark is marking a major milestone this year as the event turns 18. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/walk-in-the-dark-event-turns-18/
The issue of a long-awaited pedestrian crossing for a suburban Blackburn primary has been raised again with the borough’s highways boss. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/school-crossing-plea-raised-again/
School crossing plea raised again
The issue of a long-awaited pedestrian crossing for a suburban Blackburn primary has been raised again with the borough’s highways boss.
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February 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The issue of a long-awaited pedestrian crossing for a suburban Blackburn primary has been raised again with the borough’s highways boss. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/school-crossing-plea-raised-again/
The issue of a long-awaited pedestrian crossing for a suburban Blackburn primary has been raised again with the borough’s highways boss. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/school-crossing-plea-raised-again/
School crossing plea raised again
The issue of a long-awaited pedestrian crossing for a suburban Blackburn primary has been raised again with the borough’s highways boss.
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February 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The issue of a long-awaited pedestrian crossing for a suburban Blackburn primary has been raised again with the borough’s highways boss. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/school-crossing-plea-raised-again/
A leading figure in Blackpool’s transport sector has announced that she’s set to retire later this year after a successful career in trains, trams and buses. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/blackpool-transport-md-reflects-on-retirement-after-impressive-career/
Blackpool Transport MD reflects on retirement after impressive career
A leading figure in Blackpool’s transport sector has announced that she’s set to retire later this year after a successful career in trains, trams and buses.
www.central.radio
February 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
A leading figure in Blackpool’s transport sector has announced that she’s set to retire later this year after a successful career in trains, trams and buses. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/blackpool-transport-md-reflects-on-retirement-after-impressive-career/
A leading figure in Blackpool’s transport sector has announced that she’s set to retire later this year after a successful career in trains, trams and buses. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/blackpool-transport-md-reflects-on-retirement-after-impressive-career/
Blackpool Transport MD reflects on retirement after impressive career
A leading figure in Blackpool’s transport sector has announced that she’s set to retire later this year after a successful career in trains, trams and buses.
www.central.radio
February 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
A leading figure in Blackpool’s transport sector has announced that she’s set to retire later this year after a successful career in trains, trams and buses. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/blackpool-transport-md-reflects-on-retirement-after-impressive-career/
Preston College students to host 24-hour Danceathon in memory of Nicole Parker. https://www.central.radio/news/preston-leyland-and-chorley-news/preston-college-students-to-host-24-hour-danceathon-in-memory-of-nicole-parker/
Preston College students to host 24-hour Danceathon in memory of Nicole Parker
Students at Preston College will take part in a 24-hour Danceathon next month to celebrate the life of a much-loved student and raise money for a local charity.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:42 AM
Preston College students to host 24-hour Danceathon in memory of Nicole Parker. https://www.central.radio/news/preston-leyland-and-chorley-news/preston-college-students-to-host-24-hour-danceathon-in-memory-of-nicole-parker/
Fylde residents are being encouraged to beat the January blues with a range of free wellbeing activities this Blue Monday. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/beat-the-blues-across-fylde-this-blue-monday/
Beat the Blues across Fylde this Blue Monday
Fylde residents are being encouraged to beat the January blues with a range of free wellbeing activities this Blue Monday.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Fylde residents are being encouraged to beat the January blues with a range of free wellbeing activities this Blue Monday. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/beat-the-blues-across-fylde-this-blue-monday/
Preston’s outdoor market traders will be back under the Victorian canopy from Tuesday. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/historic-canopy-welcomes-back-preston-market-traders/
Historic canopy welcomes back Preston Market traders
Preston’s outdoor market traders will be back under the Victorian canopy from Tuesday.
www.central.radio
January 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Preston’s outdoor market traders will be back under the Victorian canopy from Tuesday. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/historic-canopy-welcomes-back-preston-market-traders/
Continued concerns about the safety of a problem roundabout has prompted an MP to arrange a meeting with highway bosses. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/mp-set-for-crunch-meeting-over-norcross-roundabout/
MP set for crunch meeting over Norcross roundabout
Continued concerns about the safety of a problem roundabout has prompted an MP to arrange a meeting with highway bosses.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Continued concerns about the safety of a problem roundabout has prompted an MP to arrange a meeting with highway bosses. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/mp-set-for-crunch-meeting-over-norcross-roundabout/
Work is set to begin on the long-awaited transformation of Clifton Street in Lytham, with essential tree care marking the first stage of a major town centre investment. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/essential-tree-care-begins-first-phase-of-clifton-street-transformation/
Essential tree care begins first phase of Clifton Street transformation
Work is set to begin on the long-awaited transformation of Clifton Street in Lytham, with essential tree care marking the first stage of a major town centre investment.
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January 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Work is set to begin on the long-awaited transformation of Clifton Street in Lytham, with essential tree care marking the first stage of a major town centre investment. https://www.central.radio/news/central-radio-news/essential-tree-care-begins-first-phase-of-clifton-street-transformation/