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Free parking in Lancaster and Morecambe in lead-up to festive season
Shoppers and visitors to Lancaster and Morecambe can enjoy free parking at selected times in the run-up to Christmas, making it easier than ever to support local businesses and soak up the seasonal atmosphere.
Lancaster cyclist raises £2,600 for Marie Curie doing 300-mile solo bike ride
A Lancaster woman has raised at least £2,600 after completing a 300-mile charity solo cycle ride.
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Popular calendar shop to make return to Lancaster in time for Christmas shopping
Calendar Club UK returns to Lancaster next month in time for Christmas shopping.
Police release CCTV footage after assault in Lancaster
Police have released CCTV footage of two men they wish to speak to in connection with an assault in Lancaster.
Lancaster heart surgeon jailed for sexually assaulting female members of staff
A senior heart surgeon convicted of abusing his position to sexually assault female members of staff has been jailed.
Free parking announced for Christmas shoppers in the Lancaster district
Shoppers will be able to enjoy free parking at selected times in Lancaster and Morecambe in the run up to Christmas.
Tributes paid after death of ex-Morecambe councillor and army veteran who 'enriched the lives of all who knew him'
Darren Clifford died aged 54 after a short illness
Hospital consultant from Lancaster jailed for sexually assaulting staff
A senior hospital consultant from Lancaster has been jailed for six years after abusing his position to sexually assault female members of staff.
Tributes paid to former Morecambe councillor and Army veteran ‘always ready to share a smile and a kind word’
Tributes have been paid to an army veteran and former councillor who has died aged 54.
Renewed calls for 'Heysham 3' as UK and USA prepare to sign new nuclear deal
There have been further calls for new nuclear at Heysham as the UK and USA prepare to sign a landmark deal during Donald Trump's visit.
The 17 Lancashire primary schools that were the hardest to get into this year (‘25/26)
With the school year having recently begun, we thought we’d look at which Lancashire primary schools were the hardest to get into this year.
Morecambe Bay hospital trust supporting national investigation into maternity services
The Morecambe Bay Health Trust is one of three trusts supporting a national investigation into maternity services.
Long-standing family-run Lancaster holiday park wins through to award finals
A holiday park offering green escapes in the countryside near Lancaster has been tipped for a top honour in this year’s prestigious Lancashire Tourism Awards.
Morecambe primary school headteacher to step down after four years
The chair of governors at Torrisholme Primary School have confirmed the headteacher is leaving.
Long-time Lancaster restaurant chef known for his famous sauce has died
A chef who worked in Lancaster restaurants for more than 40 years and was famed for his secret kebab sauce recipe has died, aged 81.
Lancaster University project keeps young people’s ‘SeaSights’ firmly in focus
From coastal snow in Barrow to stunning sunsets in Morecambe, photographs taken by young people capture the very essence of what is important about bay life to a younger generation.
Morecambe artist’s Royal seal of approval
The Duchy of Lancaster has purchased a painting from Morecambe artist Patricia Haskey.
Bentham firefighters called to report of car under water with people trapped
Bentham firefighters along with Kirkby Lonsdale, Skipton Fire Station, Richmond Fire Station and Selby Fire Station were called after a report of a car under water with a persons trapped inside.
Tributes to Forces veteran and former councillor who was true champion of Morecambe
Tributes have been paid to an Army veteran and former councillor known for his passion for Morecambe who has died aged 54.