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'Help save Rita's cafe' pleads Morecambe business
A popular Morecambe cafe is appealing to members of the public to donate money to keep the small business alive.
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Two arrests after M6 near Lancaster closed by police
The M6 near Lancaster was closed last night (Sunday February 22) for a police incident.
Multi-vehicle crash on M6 near Lancaster
A lorry and two cars were involved in a crash on the M6 near Lancaster.
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Morecambe mum to take leap of faith to help new parents support group
A Morecambe mum who helped set up a new community group aimed at supporting other parents is to undertake a charity skydive.
Two arrests after police stop and search on M6 near Lancaster
Two people were arrested after a car was stopped on the M6 motorway near Lancaster.
Members of firearms gang met in Lancaster for secret handover of weapons
A man who converted blank firing guns to become deadly weapons and planned to produce industrial supplies of methylamphetamine in the Lake District has been sentenced to 22 years and three months in jail following a National Crime Agency investigation.
Lancaster restaurants named among UK's best as 2026 Italian Awards finalists revealed
Lancaster restaurants have been recognised among the best in the UK, making the final of the 2026 Italian Awards.
Long-serving Heysham councillor and former mayor has died
Tributes have been paid following the death of a long-serving former Heysham councillor and mayor.
Tributes after death of Labour stalwart awarded MBE for services to politics
A former mayor of Lancaster and long-serving councillor who received the MBE for her many years of political service has died.
Stalwart Lancaster city councillor passes away at age of 92
One of Lancaster and Morecambe’s best-known local politicians has died at the age of 92.
Lancaster village pub seeks new tenants as retirement beckons
A brewery is on the lookout for new tenants for two village pubs.
Plans revealed to demolish disused Carnforth church
Plans have been unveiled to demolish a church in Carnforth and build three new terraced houses.
Three boys raise thousands for Heysham school from inspiring triathlon challenge
Three determined schoolboys have completed an inspiring challenge to help transform their school playground.
M6 near Lancaster closed for police incident
Police closed the southbound carriageway of the M6 near Lancaster last night (Sunday, February 22).
Lancaster church launches year of celebrations to mark 150th anniversary
A year of celebrations has got under way to mark the 150th anniversary of a Lancaster church.
Drivers face months of roadworks in Morecambe as £2.6m electricity project continues
A seven-figure investment project which will improve reliability and capacity of the power network throughout Bolton-le-Sands continues to progress.
Fire crews called to early hours house fire in Lancaster
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a house in Skerton at the weekend.
Crews tackle property fire in Skerton
Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at an address in Skerton.
Morecambe FC’s Head of Commercial returns to club
Martin Thomas has returned to Morecambe Football Club as Head of Commercial.
The 'mini' lighthouse which kept ships safe at what was once the region's biggest port
The lighthouse has been Grade II listed for more than 40 years