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'Anyone comes through that door I’m going to kill them' Lancashire man jailed after argument boils over
An argument about a saucepan boiled over and led to a man being sent to prison, Preston Crown Court heard.
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Bumper vote elects new Member of Youth Parliament for Lancaster
A new Member of Youth Parliament has been elected for Lancaster – after a record turnout of votes across the county..
Court round-up for Morecambe and Lancaster
The following people were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster and Preston:
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Popular Italian restaurant makes return to Lancaster
A much-loved Lancaster restaurant is returning to its original city centre home.
Free legal advice on hand at special Garstang law firm event
People concerned about losing mental capacity – and their families – are invited to a free Court of Protection information event with the team at Vincents Solicitors in Garstang.
Illegal workers arrested in Lancaster and Morecambe shop raids as huge haul seized
A closure order is now being sought at one of the premises
Lancaster children's home receives 15th 'Outstanding' Ofsted grade
A children's home in Lancaster has been handed its 15th consecutive 'outstanding’ verdict from Ofsted.
Fake viagra, counterfeit cigarettes and illegal workers found during raids on Lancaster and Morecambe shops
Hundreds of packets of counterfeit cigarettes and more than 70 pouches of hand rolling tobacco were found at two shops in Lancaster and Morecambe.
Deadline day to have your say on plans to scrap Lancaster City Council
Today (March 26) is the deadline day for a public consultation into plans for sweeping changes to local government affecting the Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area.
Help protect vulnerable birds nesting on the ground at Carnforth Marsh
Spring is now on our doorsteps and the Easter break offers a great opportunity for people to get outside with family and friends (both two-legged and four) to enjoy the countryside.
Lancaster City Council narrows gender pay gap to historic low
Lancaster City Council has reduced its gender pay gap to the lowest level since statutory reporting began, according to its latest Gender Pay Gap Report.
New town warden to help tackle littering and anti-social behaviour in Morecambe
A new street warden will be going on patrol in Morecambe town centre.
"So proud": Lancaster children's home receives 15th 'Outstanding' Ofsted grade
A children's home in Lancaster has been handed its 15th consecutive 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted.
Suspected fire at Heysham commercial property discovered to be faulty light fitting
Multiple fire resources were called to the scene of a suspected fire at a commercial property in Heysham yesterday.
Public lecture at Lancaster University will outline how jurors reach decisions in sexual offences trials
An opportunity to learn more about how jurors come up with their decisions in sexual offences trials will be the subject of a public lecture hosted by the School of Law at Lancaster University next month.
Fire crews tackle two commercial building fires in Heysham and Morecambe
Fire crews tackled commercial building fires in Heysham and Morecambe.
Day of action will highlight importance of Lancaster’s green space
A day of action to highlight the importance of our local green spaces is being held next month.
Morecambe FC served with winding-up petition as club issues statement
It comes after a turbulent season on and off the pitch
Last chance to have your say on Lancashire council mergers in major shake-up
Lancashire residents have until midnight on Thursday to tell the government what they think of the options for the biggest overhaul of the council system in the county for more than 50 years.
Morecambe BID secures funding for new town centre warden to support safer, stronger high street
Morecambe BID has secured funding to introduce a dedicated town centre warden/ambassador, reinforcing ongoing efforts to support a safe, welcoming and thriving town centre.