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New Morrisons Daily supermarket opens in Morecambe
A new mini supermarket has opened on a main road between Morecambe and Lancaster.
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Council investigate after derelict food trailer found dumped in Lancaster layby
Investigations continue after a derelict trailer was found abandoned in a layby in Lancaster.
Man charged after pedestrian died in Morecambe hit and run
A man has been charged after a pedestrian died after being by a car in Morecambe last year.
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Driver in court on multiple charges after pedestrian’s death in Lancaster
A man has appeared in court in connection with the death of a pedestrian in Lancaster.
Dilapidated and trashed food trailer dumped in Lancaster layby
Lancaster City Council is investigating a report of an abandoned food catering trailer in a layby off Quernmore Road, Lancaster.
Suspect named after man dies following alleged hit-and-run crash
John Gavin has now been charged following the incident on Ovangle Road in Morecambe
Morecambe ‘youth club for over 50s’ holding open day
The Rainbow Centre in Morecambe is holding an open day on Saturday, April 18, aimed at people aged 50 and over, to help reduce isolation, encourage social connections, and give people the opportunity to try new things.
LISTEN: We go out on Pothole Patrol in Morecambe
Our reporter GREG LAMBERT joined two road safety champions out and about in Morecambe and Heysham to highlight some of the biggest potholes in the area.
Here is how much it cost council and taxpayers to clear fly tipped items on Lancaster road
Fly tippers made a huge mess by dumping items on Hammerton Hall Lane, Slyne, including sofas, a fridge, children’s toys, a garden shed and other household goods - all items that could have been taken to the recycling centre.
Community spirit takes centre stage as Lancaster gears up for Great British Spring Clean
Community spirit is being rallied as Lancaster City Council urges residents to get involved in a mass litter spring clean.
Court lists for Lancaster and Morecambe
The following people were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster, Blackburn and Preston:
Lancaster and Morecambe schools issue stark warning over Snapchat group encouraging violence among pupils
Lancaster and Morecambe schools are warning parents to be vigilant after children were invited to join a Snapchat group called ‘Stab and Fight’ encouraging them to commit violence.
Lancaster University research lab will pioneer new innovations in digital education
Lancaster University and the Micro:bit Educational Foundation are joining forces to create a research hub that will spearhead new innovations in physical computing and digital education.
Looking back at Lancaster and Morecambe’s lost windmills
If, on a nice clear sunny day, you find yourself on Morecambe promenade, take a look across the bay to the west of Barrow-in-Furness where, in the distance, you can’t fail to see the serried ranks of wind turbines lining the horizon.
Update to Lancaster and Morecambe parking order set to include changes for Blue Badge holders
Lancaster City Council plans to amend the City of Lancaster (Off-Street Parking Places) (Consolidation) Order 2023.
Future of long-established Garstang restaurant secured as sale completed
The future of the much loved Guy’s Thatched Hamlet has been secured after the sale was finally completed.
Lancaster councillors clash over affordable housing as rent rises look likely
Lancaster city councillors have clashed over accusations the council does not have the right leader or enough cash to build serious numbers of new affordable homes.
Award success for Lancaster and Morecambe's talented musical theatre stars
Stars of the thriving Lancaster and Morecambe area musical theatre scene celebrated a big night of awards wins.
Worldwide rescue charity thanks Heysham 1 power station for donation
Heysham 1 power station has been thanked for donating firefighting equipment to help a charity to save lives on rescue missions around the world.
Heysham 1 power station donates PPE to support international fire and rescue missions
EDF’s Heysham 1 power station has donated a large supply of retired personal protective equipment (PPE) that can no longer be used by the station to the International Fire & Rescue Association (IFRA).