Central Radio News from Sunday, April 13th, 2025

Scaled-back Blackburn centre skills hub and sewer approved

Work to prepare for the building of Blackburn’s scaled-back flagship multi-million pound skills and education campus including the diversion of a main sewer across the town centre site has been authorised.
Blackpool property linked to drugs closed down

A property in Blackpool linked to drug-dealing has been closed down.
Concern for missing Preston man also wanted on recall to prison

Police are searching for a man wanted on recall to prison.
Road closure fees in Blackpool waived for VE Day street parties

Blackpool Council has agreed to waive its road closure fees for residents planning to mark VE Day with a street party.
Mayor to host charity raising quiz

Blackburn with Darwen’s Mayor Cllr Brian Taylor will hold a second charity quiz night on Thursday.
Rebrand for 19,000 home social landlord includes controversial name change

A social housing group who manage around 19,000 homes have started a rebrand which includes a controversial name change.
Body found in search for missing man

A body has been found in the search for a missing man.