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Government funding boost to help repair Lancaster City Museum
A £94,000 government cash injection will be used to make repairs at Lancaster City Museum after part of a ceiling collapsed.
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Mayor of Lancaster reflects on her "memorable and privileged" year
The outgoing Mayor of Lancaster has spoken of her memorable year attending more than 180 events across the area.
Retired librarian from Morecambe leads call for national AI awareness campaign
A grandmother of three from Morecambe is championing a campaign to raise awareness about Artificial Intelligence.
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Spring Covid‑19 vaccination programme goes live
The NHS in the north west has launched its spring Covid‑19 vaccination programme, with eligible people now able to book appointments through the National Booking Service or by calling 119.
Man accused of Lancaster pedestrian death to stand trial
A man appeared at Preston Crown Court charged with multiple offences following the death of a pedestrian after a collision in Lancaster.
Heysham pupils embrace the magic of music in first annual concert appearance
Bay Leadership Academy’s first year as part of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Programme – in partnership with the Music in Secondary Schools Trust (MiSST) – came to a rousing crescendo as eight virtuoso pupils joined more than 250 of their fellow young musicians at the 13th MiSST Annual Concert. ...
Bereaved families help shape compassionate new maternity spaces at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Bereaved families have helped to create two new purpose-built maternity spaces at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
Grandmother from Morecambe becomes leading advocate for talking about AI
A grandmother of three from Morecambe has become a leading champion in a campaign to get people talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Bereaved mums help shape new compassionate maternity spaces at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Bereaved families have helped to create two new purpose-built maternity spaces at a Lancaster hospital.
Popular Youtube channel OnlyScrans rates places to eat in Lancaster
Popular foodie YouTube channel OnlyScrans stopped off in Lancaster to review some of the many eateries we have to offer.
Sneak peek inside new clothes shop in Morecambe's Arndale ahead of opening
A women’s clothing shop coming to Morecambe’s Arndale shopping centre has started to stock up in preparation for opening.
Lancashire Police apologise for missed arrest to prevent Southport murders
Lancashire Police have apologised for not arresting Axel Rudakubana in 2022, which could have prevented the Southport murders.
New performing arts school opens in Morecambe town centre
A new school for budding dancers, singers and musical theatre performers of all ages has opened in Morecambe.
Popular Pups in the Park dog show and fun day taking place in Lancaster
Pups in the Park dog show and fun day will be coming to Williamson Park, Lancaster on Sunday, May 10, from 10.30am to 4pm.
Prestigious commendation for Lancaster Medical Practice clinician
Lancaster health professional Mary-Kate Winstanley was recognised at the recent NHS Health and Social Care Apprenticeship Awards held by Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership.
Emergency rescue after walkers stuck in quicksand at Bolton-le-Sands
People who were out walking at Bolton-le-Sands have been rescued after becoming stuck in quicksand.
‘All or nothing’ Lancaster bowling green fundraiser enters final days
Time is running out to support a fundraiser for improvements to a popular Lancaster bowling green.
Walkers rescued after getting stuck in quicksand at Bolton-le-Sands
Emergency crews were called out to three walkers after they got stuck in quicksand at Bolton-le-Sands.
Lancaster village to host ‘pay as you feel’ seasonal community meal
A community meal which allows diners to ‘pay as you feel’ will take place at Halton Mill in Halton on Saturday April 25.
Police seek man after flasher exposed himself in Garstang
A manhunt is underway to find a man who indecently exposed himself to another man and a woman following a verbal altercation.