Central Radio News from Sunday, May 18th, 2025

A veteran Leyland politician is set to take over as the leader of South Ribble Borough Council – just weeks after losing his seat on another local authority on which he served.

The Green Party and a group of independent councillors have joined forces to become the official opposition to Reform UK on Lancashire County Council.

Fylde Council has awarded £167,650 to AFC Fylde Community Foundation to continue delivering targeted employment and skills support across the borough, a major step in boosting local opportunities and preparing residents for the jobs of tomorrow.

An East Lancashire MP has called for the government to invest in the ‘left behind’ towns in his Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

A cyclist has been left seriously injured following a crash in Thornton-Cleveleys.