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Paralympic hero unveils life‑changing rehab bike at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
A Paralympic gold medallist was the special guest as a special piece of rehabilitation equipment was unveiled at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
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Government funding will boost nursery provision for three Morecambe and Lancaster schools
More children in Morecambe and Lunesdale will get access to childcare close to home, with three schools receiving government funding to open a Best Start school-based nursery or expand existing provision.
Building work at Lancaster hospital means A & E patients use different entrance
The building works to help improve the Royal Lancaster Infirmary Emergency Department for patients and colleagues is ongoing.
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Police warning after anti-social behaviour reports at Lancaster Castle and Priory
Police have issued a warning after reports of anti-social behaviour in some areas of Lancaster city centre.
Changes in pipeline at Lancaster leisure centre as padel court plans unveiled
Plans have been revealed to install outdoor padel courts at a Lancaster leisure centre.
Plan for 250 homes 'which threatens Carnforth football club and canal marina' is refused
“We have real concerns"
Plans for 250 new homes at former Carnforth quarry site blocked by city council
Plans for up to 250 new homes on a former quarry site in Carnforth have been rejected – against the recommendation of council officers.
New signs up at Morecambe pub which was formerly craft bar
A Morecambe pub which was taken over by new owners at the end of last year, now has signage up with its new name.
Lancaster named among best places to live in England
Lancaster has been named among the best places to live in the north west of England.
Tips stolen from bar staff during Lancaster City FC game
Tips were stolen from the bar staff jar during a Lancaster City FC game on Saturday, (March 21).
Morecambe bar unveils striking new look
A bar overlooking Morecambe Bay has revealed its new look to a positive response.
Bentham teen heads to national final after scooping northern young chef award
Bentham teenager Matilda Walden has been crowned best in the north in a young chef competition.
Police warning after young people's anti-social behaviour at Lancaster Castle and Priory
Police have issued a warning to large groups of young people gathering at Lancaster Castle and Priory after reports of broken glass, damage and anti-social behaviour.
Lancaster community centre leaders send derelict building warning to families
Community figures have issued a warning about the dangers of youngsters playing at a derelict church building.
Discount shop in Lancaster shuts down
A discount department store in Lancaster has closed after the chain collapsed into administration.
Police closed road near popular Morecambe park after collision
Police closed the road near Happy Mount Park in Morecambe after a road traffic collision.
Morecambe lifeboat crews issue parking warning after rescue callout
Morecambe lifeboat crews called to help two people stranded on a sandbank said the slipway was blocked by parked vehicles.
Former hotel and bar on Morecambe front is sold prior to auction
A former night-spot and hotel overlooking Morecambe Bay has been sold.
Lancashire leaders set for '£1bn meeting' with the government over elected mayor
A crunch meeting is set to take place that could finally put Lancashire on the path to an elected mayor – with the county seeking £1bn of extra funding over the next 30 years in return for agreeing to the post.
Morecambe Prom reopens after car pulling trailer hits lamppost
Police had to close the Prom in Morecambe after a car pulling a trailer collided with a lamppost.