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Woman in court after death of pedestrian in Morecambe
A woman is due in court today (Friday) charged with offences in connection with a fatal collision in Morecambe last year.
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Parts of Lancaster Priory so badly eroded a fist could fit through the gaps
Lancaster Priory’s ‘precarious condition’ was outlined during a weekend celebrating the city’s heritage.
Cost of living crisis ‘far from over’ for many people in Lancaster and Morecambe
Citizens Advice North Lancashire hosted a cost of living conference bringing together Lord Richard Walker, the Government’s Cost of Living Champion, Lizzi Collinge MP, members of the Morecambe Bay Poverty Truth Commission, and Citizens Advice advisers and trustees.
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New ‘swift city’ push to halt dramatic decline of iconic birds in Lancaster
A new project to help reverse the dramatic decline of swifts has been launched across the district.
Three people rushed to hospital after serious crash shuts Heaton-with-Oxcliffe road
A huge emergency response was deployed
Extra Care scheme to open in Lancaster
A housing scheme that allows people to live independently in Lancaster is set to open its doors later in the summer.
Carnforth metal business invests in digital technology to create jobs
A specialist metal fabrication business based in Carnforth is investing in digital technologies to boost productivity, create jobs and accelerate growth, with support from Made Smarter North West.
Three people taken to hospital after road traffic collision in Morecambe
Three people were taken to hospital after a road traffic collision in Morecambe.
Three people taken to hospital after Heysham road traffic collision
Three people were taken to hospital after a road traffic collision in Heysham.
Morecambe pensioner with pneumonia sat in Lancaster A & E for two days as hospital faces severe demand on services
The Royal Lancaster Infirmary has been on the highest NHS alert level six times so far this year owing to severe demand on services.
Anger after man jailed for throwing brick through police car window in Morecambe freed weeks after sentence
A Lancaster-based police officer has described the decision to free a man jailed for throwing a brick through his patrol car window weeks after sentencing as ‘disgusting’.
Morecambe woman to brave the shave to help dogs stay with their families
A disabled dog lover from Morecambe is preparing to lose her locks this summer for a very good cause.
Court round-up for Lancaster and Morecambe
The following people were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster and Burnley:
M6 near Lancaster to close for resurfacing
The M6 near Lancaster is set to close overnight for road resurfacing works.
New plaque erected to mark origins of Lancaster University
A new plaque has gone up in Lancaster marking the origins of Lancaster University 62 years ago.
Full line-up for biggest ever Armed Forces weekend in Morecambe
The full programme has been announced for an expanded three-day celebration of our Armed Forces in Morecambe.
New painting unveiled in Lancaster to be auctioned off to raise money for Friends of Miss Whalley's Field
A view of Lancaster which impressed a teenager 50 years ago has been immortalised in a new painting unveiled in the city this week.
Lancaster District residents thanked for embracing food waste recycling
More than 885 tonnes of food waste has been collected since changes to recycling were introduced in the Lancaster and Morecambe District.
PHOTOS: New McDonalds restaurant opens in Morecambe
A new McDonalds restaurant in Morecambe has officially opened.
Inspiring Lancaster wheelchair adventurer set to take on most daring challenge yet
A paraplegic wheelchair adventurer from Lancaster is getting ready for his most ambitious challenge to date.