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Court round-up for Morecambe and Lancaster
The following people were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster, Blackburn and Burnley:
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Lancaster BID continues contract with creative studio to help promote city
Lancaster-based brand and creative studio Two Stories has been reappointed for a new three-year contract with Lancaster Business Improvement District (BID).
Street clean-up led by Lancaster’s newest Green councillor
When Lancaster’s newest city councillor was told by residents on Blades Street that their alley was untidy and needed some attention, he decided to take action.
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Appeal after bin deliberately set on fire near Lancaster bus station
There’s an appeal for information after a bin was set on fire outside the bus station in Lancaster.
Appeal after bin set on fire at Lancaster bus station
A fire was deliberately started in the new communal bin hub outside the bus station in Lancaster yesterday (Wednesday), said Lancaster City Council.
Members of Morecambe FC cancer support group to undertake ‘big hike’ for charity
A group of people living through cancer treatment are to undertake a hike for charity.
Plans approved to build 58 new homes in Lancaster
Taylor Wimpey North West has exciting plans for its Beaumont Rise development in Lancaster, paving the way for 58 new homes and marking the housebuilder’s arrival in the area.
26 years on: snapper captures events and people at popular Lancaster park
Williamson Park has been a popular part of the Lancaster landscape for well over a century so it had to feature in a project capturing the year 2000, Dave Clark’s A Little English City.
PHOTOS: Giant spade goes in ground at Eden Project Morecambe as August start date revealed
The first spade has gone in at the Eden Project Morecambe site at a 'breaking ground ceremony' after bosses said actual work on site will begin in August.
Hundreds gather to mark pivotal moment as Eden Project Morecambe moves a step closer to fruition
The plans are moving towards construction in August this year
Free bus travel for members of armed forces this weekend in Lancaster and Morecambe
Stagecoach is encouraging members of the armed forces community to make use of the free travel offer...
Lancaster firm takes action as youth unemployment reaches record levels
Lancaster business Like Technologies has launched an initiative to help young people access skilled careers as youth unemployment in the UK hits the highest levels in 11 years.
Morecambe woman charged with baby's murder appears in court
Two people charged with the murder of an eight-week-old baby have this afternoon (Wednesday) appeared at Lincoln Crown Court.
Lancaster cancer charity’s Cross Bay Walk raises over £16k
CancerCare’s sell-out Cross Bay Walk raised a total of £16,206.75 (including JustGiving Gift Aid) and the figure is still rising as sponsorship continues to come in!
Lancaster dad takes on challenging expedition for charity
A paraplegic wheelchair user is preparing to take on one of the world’s most demanding expedition environments in an unprecedented challenge.
New drumming festival to be held in Morecambe
A new free festival of drumming will rumble onto Morecambe Promenade later this year.
Morecambe woman charged with murder of eight-week-old baby
Two people have been charged with murder following the death of a baby in the Lincolnshire town of Bourne in 2023.
Residents in North Yorkshire town helped to breathe better thanks to new programme
Bentham residents struggling with chronic lung conditions now have access to a programme of pulmonary rehabilitation.
New four-day Lancaster Fringe Festival announced
A brand new arts festival inspired by the Edinburgh Fringe is coming to Lancaster next year.
Plans rejected for Carnforth McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant
Plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant in Carnforth have been refused.