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Plan to split Lancashire along North-South divide to be put to the government
Lancashire County Council will tell the government that just two new local authorities should be created to replace the 15 that currently exist across Lancashire, as part of a radical shake-up being ordered by ministers.
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Lancashire pupils are the first to try out new AI curriculum
Lancashire is the first UK county to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI) super curriculum to every secondary school in the area, giving thousands of young people the skills and confidence they need for the future world of work.
Lancaster business champions clear up confusion over late night Christmas shopping
Free parking and late night shopping plans for customers in Lancaster in the lead up to Christmas have been clarified by business leaders.
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Morecambe Bay swimming group raises vital funds for school and hospice
An open-water swimming group has raised funds for life-saving equipment for a local school and for a Lancaster hospice.
42 pictures show pupils and teachers through the years at Morecambe school
They say school days are the best days – and looking at the smiling faces in these pictures that would appear to be true.
Poor health in the north costing UK billions in lost productivity, Lancaster research finds
Closing the health gap between the north and the rest of England could put an extra £18.4billion into the economy per year according to new research.
Lancaster and Morecambe grassroots groups benefit from wills firm donations
The first-ever Morecambe Bay Wills Community Fund has now moved from planning to impact, as thirty community organisations across north Lancashire, south Cumbria and north Wales have each received a £250 donation.
Here are all the pubs in Morecambe which have a perfect 5 out of 5 food hygiene score
These pubs in Morecambe and Heysham have received a fabulous five star rating – the top mark available – following their most recent inspection by the Food Standards Agency.
Row over changes to late-night free Christmas car parking in Lancaster
A row has broken out over changes to free car parking for late-night Christmas shopping in Lancaster.
VIDEO: Powerful poem and moving stories at knife crime awareness event in Morecambe
The Morecambe community has united to take a stand against knife crime amid moving stories and powerful poetry about its devastating impact.
Plans revealed for new taxi office in Morecambe
A taxi firm has revealed plans to open a new office in Morecambe town centre.
A-level results in Lancaster better than the North West average
The average A-level result in Lancaster was better than the average across the North West last year.
Christmas lights to illuminate West End of Morecambe
Christmas lights are set to be installed in the West End of Morecambe in a scheme to brighten up the festive season in the town.
Morecambe pensioner raises £150 by knitting poppies
A Morecambe pensioner raised £150 by knitting poppies for Remembrance Day.
1 in 8 adults still smoke in Lancaster as new law aims to curb tobacco sales
One in eight adults in Lancaster were still smoking cigarettes over the past few years, new figures suggest.
Morecambe's West End to be lit up this Christmas
Morecambe Town Council is set to bring some extra Christmas magic to the West End of Morecambe this December with the installation of a new festive lighting scheme along Regent Road and Westgate.
Work begins as Sports Direct due to open in Lancaster shopping centre
Work is under way on converting empty shop units in a Lancaster shopping centre into a new Sports Direct store.
These are the 10 most expensive houses for sale in Lancaster on property website Rightmove
If you’re looking for a taste of luxury, these homes will certainly fit the bill.
Police appeal after shoplifting at Morecambe supermarket
Police are appealing for help after a shoplifting offence at Aldi in Morecambe.
PHOTOS: Annual Lancaster public ice rink and Big Wheel set to open for festive season
Lancaster's annual open-air ice rink and Big Wheel will open for the Christmas and New Year period from tonight (Friday November 21).