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Central Radio - Local radio for Blackpool, Preston, Leyland, Chorley, Blackburn and Burnley.
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Operation targets County Lines drug activity across Preston
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (626+ words) Thursday, 10 September 2026 08:59 By Central Radio News A joint multi-agency operation has led to multiple arrests, vehicle seizures and proactive activity aimed at disrupting County Lines drug dealing in Preston. As part of the operation, over 25 plain-clothed officers patrolled the streets…...
Family pay tribute to 'inseparable' Blackburn couple
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (562+ words) Wednesday, 9 September 2026 15:41 By Central Radio News A family have paid a loving and emotional tribute to an ‘inseparable couple’ who were found deceased at a house in Hardman Street, Blackburn. Ismail Ahmed Leli, 80, and Fatima Leli,78, were described as ‘devoted…...
‘Fake or Real? Know the Deal’: Lancashire Police tackles growing deepfake threat
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (519+ words) Tuesday, 8 September 2026 12:50 By Central Radio News Lancashire Police has launched Fake or Real? Know the Deal, a campaign designed to help young people and families recognise and respond to the growing threat posed by artificial intelligence generated deepfakes. The campaign…...
Murder investigation launched and arrest made after two people found dead in Blackburn
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (486+ words) Monday, 7 September 2026 13:18 By Central Radio News Police have launched a murder investigation after two people were found dead inside a house in Blackburn. Officers were called by the North-West Ambulance Service at 8.22am today (7th September 2026) to an address in Hardman Street,…...
Dog fouling fine to increase to??250 across Wyre
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (488+ words) Monday, 7 September 2026 13:38 By Central Radio News Dog owners who fail to clean up after their pets could face a £250 fixed penalty notice under new measures approved by Wyre Council. Wyre Council's Cabinet agreed to renew and update its Public Space…...
Live facial recognition to launch in county
1+ week, 5+ day ago (561+ words) Wednesday, 2 September 2026 15:49 By Central Radio News Lancashire Police is to launch the use of Live Facial Recognition, helping prevent and detect crime, while protecting the most vulnerable in our county. The technology is seen as a vital tool to help…...
Investigation underway after man dies following aggravated burglary
2+ week, 1+ day ago (617+ words) Sunday, 30 August 2026 10:13 By Central Radio News An investigation is underway after a man who was injured during an aggravated burglary died. Police were called at shortly before 3am Wednesday, April 29th following the break-in at an address on Moss Close in Helmshore....
'Heartless' Bacup fraudster who 'showed no mercy' is jailed
2+ week, 1+ day ago (627+ words) Sunday, 30 August 2026 10:16 By Central Radio News One of the 'most prolific' fraudsters that Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards have brought to justice has been jailed for three years and nine months. Patrick Damien Hartley, 51, from Weir in Bacup targeted 13 households…...
Police appeal after bike rider seriously injured in Blackpool crash
2+ week, 5+ day ago (270+ words) Wednesday, 26 August 2026 09:33 Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a road crash in Blackpool. Emergency services were called at 3.56pm on Monday following the collision between a Ford Puma and an adapted electric pedal bike on…...
Lancashire residents warned of unpaid parking charge text message scam
3+ week, 5+ day ago (227+ words) Wednesday, 19 August 2026 10:21 Lancashire residents have been warned about a scam where fraudulent messages are sent about unpaid parking charges. Lancashire Highways has advised people to be on their guard after reports of scam text messages claiming to be from RingGo…...