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Lancs mum who bought £500 'Hollywood smile' to hide rotting teeth ended up in coma
The Morecambe mum had to be put in a five-day coma to get over the infection

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Teacher from Carnforth sentenced for historic sexual abuse
A teacher from Lancashire has been sentenced for the non-recent sexual abuse of a female student.


£20k fine for Lancaster burger restaurant after food and health and safety breaches
A Lancaster restaurant has been fined £20,000 for failing to guard access to dangerous machinery and for allowing foul water to run down a path towards homes.

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Temporary closures and opening hour changes at Lancashire libraries - what you need to know
Library bosses in Lancashire have announced a series of temporary closures and changes to the operating hours.


New food hygiene ratings handed to 17 businesses in Lancashire - four establishments fail
17 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.


'We don't want this': Lancashire residents give their verdict on council shake-up plan
Almost two thirds of the Lancashire public are opposed to plans that would see their local council scrapped.


New boss of historic Lancaster pub announces reopening date and future vision
Popular city centre pub the Ring o’ Bells is to reopen next month – and the face behind it has revealed his excitement at what the future brings.


Man banned from Lancaster city centre for two years
A man has been given a two year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).


Police launch appeal after man is knocked unconscious in Lancaster pub
Police wish to speak to the man pictured in connection with an assault in a Lancaster city centre pub.


Is EE down in the UK? Customers report mobile and broadband issues on Downdetector
EE customers are facing troubles with both mobile and broadband 📲🚨


Carnforth community swimming pool awarded £3k for new solar panels
Carnforth Town Council has awarded £3000 to a community swimming pool for the installation of solar panels.


Brave Morecambe hero recognised by fire service for rescuing young family from burning flat
A man from Morecambe has received an award from the fire service for saving a family from a burning flat 35 years ago.


Plans to transform eyesore Morecambe alley given thumbs up
A planning application to transform an eyesore alley into a food court has been given the green light.


Lancaster medical student and her surgeon dad team up for run in aid of bowel cancer charity
A Lancaster medical student daughter and her surgeon dad have swapped scrubs for running shoes.


Body of man in his 50s found in Morecambe house
A man was found dead at an address in Morecambe on Monday, (October 20).


Reopening date announced for popular Lancaster pub
The reopening date for a popular pub in Lancaster city centre has been announced after a long period of closure.


Appointments now available as new dental practice opens in Lancaster village
A new family-run dental practice has opened its doors in Caton.


Morecambe residents urged to send letters of support for pharmacy to reopen
Residents of Westgate are being urged to send letters of support for a pharmacy to be reopened in the area.


Police seek man who helped stop knifepoint robbery in Morecambe
Police are appealing for a man who intervened in an attempted robbery in Morecambe to come forward to help with their enquiries.


Woman in 60s 'threatened with knife' during attempted armed robbery in Morecambe
The victim's bag was snatched before a heroic passerby intervened
