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Uber granted licence to operate across Lancaster and Morecambe
Taxi operator Uber will be regulated in the district after it was granted a private hire operator’s licence by Lancaster City Council.
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Autism and ADHD referrals paused across Lancaster and Morecambe Bay over high demand
New referrals for autism and ADHD diagnoses for young people in Lancaster and Morecambe Bay have been paused over "unprecedented high levels of demand".
Uber granted operators licence for Lancaster district
Taxi operator Uber will be regulated by the local authority after it was granted a private hire operator licence by Lancaster City Council.
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M6 Lancashire updates - Diversion routes after lorry crash in Preston
Diversions are in places for motorists travelling north on the M6 in Lancashire this morning.
LIVE: M6 shut for hours after lorry and two cars crash in Preston - latest
A stretch of the M6 remains closed in Preston this morning after a serious crash last night.
Appeal launched for 16-year-old boy missing from Morecambe
Dominic is described as 5ft 5in tall with a slim build and brown hair
15 biggest stars still to come to Lancashire this month inc Peter Andre & Derren Brown
Fancy some star-studded entertainment? You still have plenty of options in Lancashire this month....
Should parking be free to promote Lancaster city centre?
"We prosper here because the parking situation for customers is OK"
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The 15 best performing Lancashire secondary schools based on new final GCSE results
The Department for Education (DfE) has published its final Attainment 8 scores for Lancashire’s secondary schools so we’ve collated the very best performing for you.
Be prepared for winter blackouts – how Jackery’s portable power can help you stay switched on
Britain has been battered by storms all winter, causing power cuts which have left thousands in the dark. But a few small steps can help you prepare and remain calm.
21 businesses in Lancashire handed new food hygiene ratings including Toby Carvery and Ma Kelly's Showboat
A total of 21 businesses across Lancashire have received updated food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency.
Campaigners issue plea ahead of Monday's controversial Lancaster village housing decision
Campaigners fighting against plans for 200 homes to be built on land near Slyne are urging people to join them in a show of solidarity at a city council meeting to decide the fate of the scheme.
Thrifty former Lancaster student wears same pair of tights for 19 years - without a single hole
A thrifty mum has worn the same pair of tights for 19 years without getting a single hole.
40 pictures for 40 years as much-needed Lancaster hospice celebrates landmark anniversary
Lancaster’s hospice is celebrating 40 years of offering unwavering care for those who need it.
Appeal to find relatives as memorial benches to be removed near Eden Project Morecambe site
Around 15 memorial benches will be removed near the site of the planned Eden Project Morecambe and relatives have been asked to come forward.
Lancaster branch of Lloyds bank to close this summer
The Lancaster branch of Lloyds bank is set to shut later this year.
Major changes to car parking at Heysham health centre
A new parking system is being introduced at Heysham health centre.
Memorial benches to be removed to make way for Eden Project Morecambe
Several memorial benches close to the site of the Eden Project Morecambe are to be removed.
Rock star John Waite proud of Lancaster roots on visit to home city
Lancaster rock star John Waite has delighted residents on a visit back home.
It's sparked hundreds of objections but might be ‘essential for Lancaster's future’
Concerns include 'pressure on school places and traffic'