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Modern day mixtape to help fund reopening of Lancaster music facility
A special new compilation ‘mixtape’ has been launched to help raise funds to re-open a community music facility in Lancaster.
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The 27 best Lancashire primary schools based on latest Key Stage 2 performance data
Take a look below at the top performing primary schools in Lancashire, according to the DfE.
Lancashire bids for mayoral powers - minus the mayor
Lancashire has asked the government whether it can have, upfront, some of the powers and cash that come with a directly elected mayor – even if the post itself is years away from being created.
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New Sports Direct opens its doors in Lancaster city centre
A new sports shop has opened its doors in St Nicholas Arcades.
Disabled grandad left without kitchen for two months after fire at Lancaster flat
A grandfather has been left without a working kitchen for more than two months after a fire destroyed the room.
Royal Lancaster Infirmary ward reopens to visitors after norovirus outbreak
Visiting has been reinstated on a ward at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary which was closed for a week due to a norovirus outbreak.
Morecambe police seek 'rightful owner' after scooter and bike seized
The owner is urged to get in touch
CCTV appeal after antisemitic graffiti daubed on student flats in Lancaster
Police are investigating a series of graffiti incidents in Lancaster which are being treated as hate crime.
Police investigate Lancaster hate crime graffiti attacks
Police are investigating a series of graffiti incidents in Lancaster which are being treated as hate crime.
Lancaster man jailed again days after being released from prison
A Lancaster man has been sent back to prison after reoffending soon after his release from jail.
Join the walk of a lifetime in aid of Morecambe Bay hospitals
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Lancaster shop thief back behind bars after striking again
A 23-year-old man has been jailed after stealing from two city centre shops just weeks following his release from prison.
Doggy guard of honour welcomes congregation into Lancaster Priory for animal charity nativity
More than £4,700 was raised to help needy animals as Animal Care held its 2025 Nativity and Carol Service.
Life coach launches Christmas presents appeal for children living in Lancaster homeless accommodation
A Lancaster life coach is urging the community to come together this festive season to support families facing hardship through a Christmas appeal.
16 'elvish' pictures as Lancaster and Morecambe school pupils help the hospice
Children across Lancaster and Morecambe have been having fun while raising money for a good cause.
Much-loved Lancaster hidden gem revitalised thanks to community efforts
The historic Storey Gardens in Lancaster has been revitalised with accessible paths and artworks for visitors to enjoy and rediscover the gardens’ tranquil space.
Lancaster man to spend Christmas night sleeping outdoors to help homeless
A Lancaster man is to sleep outdoors on Christmas night to raise money for those less fortunate across the district.
Lancaster man, 22, arrested after courier fraud raid in city
An address in Lancaster was raided as part of an investigation into courier fraud and the receipt of goods through fraud.
Firefighters make scene of Lancaster road traffic collision safe
Fire crews raced to the scene of a road traffic collision in Lancaster.
Lancaster police looking for owners of bike and scooter they seized
Police are looking for the owners of a bike and scooter they seized.