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Call for 'unity' as Green Party wins Lancaster by-election
'Divisive politics is detrimental -we can build on what we have in common'
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Excitement as The Bay returns to Morecambe for filming of new series
The cast and crew of Morecambe based crime drama The Bay have returned to the town this week to begin filming the new series.
'Blow the place to smithereens' Man stays out of Lancashire prison for a matter of hours
In the latest from Preston Crown Court, a man only managed to stay out of a Lancashire prison for a matter of hours.
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How Lancashire County Council will decide which roads to resurface with extra £5m
The authority’s highways chief says he won’t get into “a bun fight” over which routes are resurfaced
Lancaster student housing firm awarded national accreditation for its high standards
A Lancaster firm which develops student accommodation has been awarded national accreditation for its high standards.
Lancaster University lecturer pens episode of popular CBeebies TV programme
A Lancaster University Senior Lecturer has written for the new CBeebies TV series, Zog.
Parents heading to Alton Towers this summer could save money under VAT shake-up (aff)
Families planning Alton Towers, Legoland and zoo trips this summer could see lower prices under a temporary VAT change, and some people who already booked may even be due money back.
Morecambe superhero mini marathon raises hundreds of pounds for local charities
Dozens of children and families visited Morecambe to take part in the inaugural Superhero Mini Marathon, raising more than £875 for two local charities.
Voters at polls today in Lancaster by-election amid political drama
People in Lancaster go to the polls today for a city council by-election, against a dramatic backdrop of political change nationally with the rise of Reform UK and the Green Party.
Young Morecambe change-makers invited to Westminster to share experiences of life in a coastal town
Two young change-makers from Morecambe, were invited to Westminster this week to present evidence to the Coastal Communities All Party Parliamentary Group.
Voters at polls today in Lancaster by-election amid political drama
The one-off election sees Reform UK fighting Castle ward for the first time while Green Party hopes to retain it
Young Morecambe change makers invited to Westminster
Two change makers from Morecambe headed to Westminster to discuss some of the key issues affecting young people living in coastal communities.
Vote now to help the Eden Project Morecambe garden win the People’s Choice Award at Chelsea Flower Show
The Eden Project: Bring Me Sunshine Garden is blooming at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week and has already been awarded a prestigious Silver Gilt and the Environmental Innovation Award.
Speed limit to be changed along part of A6 south of Lancaster
The speed limit along part of the A6 between Lancaster University and Galgate is to be updated.
Tributes to 'shining light' after tragic sudden death at home in Morecambe
Zoe Emmett worked as a customer service assistant and was described as "a lovely lady"
Morecambe dad cleared of attacking daughter’s boyfriend with rifle and hammer in response to row in Blackpool
The 59-year-old from Morecambe was hugged by jubilant family and friends as he walked free after six days in the dock.
Lancashire County Council issues statement on future of under-threat Lancaster day centre
The service was put under the microscope last year.
Heysham Power Station team take on big clean-up at nature spot
It was all hands on deck when more than 80 power station workers teamed up to carry out a major clear-up at Heysham Nature Reserve and the nearby beach.
Heysham power station team leads large-scale community litter pick
Staff from a Heysham power station have led a major clear up of a local nature reserve and beach.
Body of man missing from home in Lancaster found in city park
A body has been found in Williamson Park during the search for a missing man.