Central Radio North West

06/08/2025

Phase one of the St. Annes masterplan is complete, say Fylde Council.

READ MORE TAP HERE: https://www.central.radio/news/blackpool-wyre-and-fylde-news/st-annes-phase1-masterplan/ .

Fylde Council has unveiled a spectacular transformation of St Annes Square in time for the town’s momentous 150th anniversary celebrations.

05/08/2025

Here's our photos of the amazing ChorFest from the weekend. 👉Follow our page Central Radio for lots more local loveliness. (Also thanks to Central Radio's community photographers David & Pam)

Chorley Council Chorley Community Archive Totally Locally Chorley Chorley Chit Chat Chorley Markets

05/08/2025

🚀 Blackpool Air Show 2025 – Here’s All You Need to Know! 🛩️

📅 Date: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 August 2025

📍 Location: Blackpool Promenade, near the Tower Festival Headland—right beside the iconic Victorian piers. Free entry!   

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🕑 Running Order & Highlights

Saturday 9 Aug (Air display starts at approx 2:00 pm):  
• 2:00 pm: Red Arrows launch the show with precision aerobatics
• ~2:30: Calidus autogyro – quirky, rotary‑wing action
• ~2:45: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Spitfire, Hurricane, Lancaster) – history in the skies
• Vintage Harvard followed by the Yak Trio’s Eastern‑bloc aerobatics
• Muscle Pitts high‑G barnstorming
• Ravens Formation Team
• Strikemaster jet display
• AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers — wing‑walking acrobatics atop biplanes!
• Chipmunk vintage charm
• Red Devils Parachute Regiment display
• RAF Typhoon closes the day with high‑speed thrill  

Sunday 10 Aug (running order shifted but same aircraft, closing with Red Arrows, typically around 5:00 pm):  
• Early adrenaline from Typhoon, followed by BBMF, Yak Trio, Harvard, Muscle Pitts
• Then Ravens, Catalina, Wingwalkers, Strikemaster, Calidus, Chipmunks, Red Devils
• Final flourish: Red Arrows climax the weekend soaring above Blackpool 

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✈️ Aircraft Line‑Up Includes
• RAF Red Arrows (Hawk T1) – aerobatics on both days
• RAF Typhoon Display Team
• BBMF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight: Spitfire, Hurricane & Lancaster
• AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers (biplane wing‑walking)
• Display from Catalina Flying Boat
• High‑performance acts: Muscle Pitts, Yak Trio, Ravens Formation, Strikemaster Jet
• Rotary‑wing charm: Calidus Autogyro
• Nostalgic Chipmunk display
• Thrilling Red Devils Parachute Regiment jumps    

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🎉 What to Expect on the Ground

Visit the Air Show Village between Central & North Piers for family-friendly fun, live entertainment, interactive exhibits—plus food vendors, merchandising and military displays.

04/08/2025

From comic shops to Winckley Square in all weathers, the second series of The Parched Pea Podcast saw John 'Gilly' Gillmore back behind the microphone to chat to Prestonians from all walks of life.

Central Radio worked alongside Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post (possibly in a first of its kind with local media working together) - it's the most Preston of podcasts. 🫛🎧

The whole second series, and the first, is available to listen to anytime on Spotify, Apple or whatever your podcast listening app of choice is.

You can listen on Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-parched-pea-pod/id1756764799

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2peUqhach2OCX1MbGbnnJk

Acast: https://shows.acast.com/the-parched-pea-pod/episodes

A special mention to the series sponsor, Cosy Homes in Lancashire who provide information and access to government funding to make your home warmer and more energy efficient.

Enjoy!

03/08/2025

A big shout out to Central Radio official photographers, David & Pam.. keeping them busy with local events! (Also the other mysterious photographer in the background! 🤣)

03/08/2025

New movie Spider-Man 4 being film in Glasgow this week.

03/08/2025

G’day Paul, thanks for listening! 🇦🇺🦘

01/08/2025

This morning a Preston City Council bin wagon set on fire leading the council to issue fresh reminders of how to safely dispose of batteries.

In a statement from the city council, they say:

“This morning one of our bin wagons set on fire, endangering staff and resulted in Lancashire Fire and Rescue being called out.”

“The fire was caused by an e-scooter battery and worsened by gas canisters found in the general waste.”

“Batteries, of any size and gas canisters should never be places in your bins. They are extremely dangerous!”

“All batteries must be taken to a Household Waste and Recycling Centre for correct and safe disposal.”

No staff or residents were harmed in the incident.

01/08/2025

The Trump accordion.

31/07/2025

FILM: This is gonna be very interesting to see how Liam Neeson takes on this classic comedy role from Leslie Nielsen.

Worth a watch, especially at Arc Cinema in Preston with their super comfy seats and just £7.95 ticket price!! Woop 🙌

“Shirley? …don’t call me Shirley!”

31/07/2025

Last tickets are on sale for Friday & Sunday (Saturday is SOLD OUT!) we’ll be there at the weekend too. Hope to see you!

31/07/2025

It’s ChorFest - Chorley Music Festival this weekend and we’ll be there! Whilst Saturday night is SOLD OUT, you can still get tickets for Friday & Sunday. Hopefully we’ll see you!