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Stunning sand art portrait of Sir David Attenborough appears on Morecambe beach
The presenter and natural historian celebrates his 100th birthday today
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Lancaster care company 'proud' after being awarded 'Good' rating
A Lancaster homecare provider has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Lancaster hospice wins prestigious national award
Lancaster’s hospice has thanked patients and their families after it received a prestigious national award.
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Morecambe women take on running challenge for toddler with ultra-rare condition
Two Morecambe women are preparing to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge to raise money for a little girl living with an ultra-rare genetic condition.
Friends from Morecambe to take on Ultra Marathon for brave toddler
Two Morecambe women are preparing to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge to raise money for a little girl living with an ultra-rare genetic condition.
Firefighters and swim centre team give key water safety message on Morecambe school visit
Children have been taught how to stay safe and alert around water on a visit from firefighters and leisure centre staff to a Morecambe primary school.
Events and people who were making the news in Lancaster and Morecambe in the 2000s
A trawl through our picture archives unearthed these pictures taken for one of our old columns which used to feature in the Lancaster Guardian each week.
31 dramatic pictures look back to when Heysham was the home of World Cup kart racing
These pictures take a look back to the days when Heysham was a famous kart racing World Cup venue regularly attracting more than 20,000 spectators.
Police probe after stolen motorbike being ridden dangerously found in Morecambe
Police are continuing to investigate after finding a stolen motorcycle which had been ridden dangerously around the Lancaster and Morecambe area.
Man arrested in Lancaster after bridge jump hoax call
A man has been arrested after a hoax report that somebody had jumped from a Lancaster bridge.
Italian firm opens swanky new £14m HQ in Lancaster
A new multi-million-pound manufacturing facility has been officially opened in Lancaster.
Lancaster Mayor meets King – again – during Buckingham Palace garden party
Mayor of Lancaster Coun Margaret Pattison saw the King in person for the second time at a Buckingham Palace garden party on Wednesday.
Colourful pictures from Lancaster Clubberthon event which raised over £2k for brain cancer charity
A Clubberthon event at Salt Ayre leisure centre in aid of Brain Tumour Research raised over £2000.
Local hospice wins national award for Will donation campaign
A campaign by a Lancaster hospice that encouraged people to support them in their Will has won a national award.
Lancaster and Morecambe communities share food and friendship with asylum seekers and refugees
Lancaster and Morecambe asylum seekers and refugees share food and friendship with communities in Lancaster and Morecambe every week, which is being celebrated as part of the national A Million Acts of Hope week (May 13-20).
Cash boost for babies and families at Royal Lancaster Infirmary after fundraising at local golf club
The Neonatal Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary has been given a significant boost after a year-long programme of fundraising driven by the former Captain and Lady Captain of a local golf club.
Travellers set up camp on Lancaster field which is designated war memorial
Travellers have set up camp on a field in Lancaster.
Morecambe’s Pride in Place Board give update on West End investment programme
The board responsible for delivering a £20m investment programme in Morecambe’s West End have given an update on the progress made so far.
Police seize stolen motorbike in Morecambe
Police said they are aware that a blue Lexmoto motorcycle, which has been reported stolen, has been seen being ridden in a dangerous and anti-social manner around the Lancaster and Morecambe area over the past few days.
New board driving forward positive change in Morecambe’s West End
A £20m Government programme, which will see a decade of investment in the West End of Morecambe, has shared a progress update with a hub in the heart of the West End and two staff members set to be in place by early summer.