Central Radio News from Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

VE Day commemorations across Blackburn with Darwen

Thursday 8 May 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day – the historic date in 1945 when World War II ended in Europe.
Preston to mark VE Day and VJ Day with special events

Preston City Council will proudly mark both VE Day and VJ Day in 2025 with a series of commemorative events in the city centre, following requests from local veterans and community members.
Third major project to replace traffic lights in Preston is set to begin in May

The third stage of a scheme to replace traffic lights at key junctions in Preston is set to begin over the weekend.
Reform UK to elect new leader of Lancashire County Council this weekend

The Reform UK group that now controls Lancashire County Council will elect a leader this Saturday, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.