Central Radio News from Tuesday, April 8th, 2025

A company which has managed air shows around the world has been chosen to take charge of Blackpool Air Show now in its 115th year.

Darwen’s historic town hall is to close next month for several weeks for a £350,000 refurbishment.

Police in Burnley have charged a man with sexually assaulting two underage girls.

Illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes worth £25,000 have been seized in Burnley.

Lancashire Police will be conducting both high visibility and plain clothed patrols across the county’s pubs and clubs this Easter as part of its continued efforts to crack down on crime, including violence against women and girls.

A controversial housing scheme in Thornton has been approved by Wyre’s planning committee – pending a key agreement.

Part of a renovated building in Preston city centre is set to be converted into a takeaway and shop – after a plan to reopen it as a pub was abandoned.