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Name of new council for Lancaster and Morecambe officially confirmed
Some familiar and historic local authority identities will disappear.
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'It was like a miracle.' Watch moment children rescued from sea in Lancashire coastal drama
In this incredible video, you can see the moment RNLI rescuers pluck two children from rough seas in Blackpool. Today, and to mark World Drowning Prevention Day this weekend, those children and their grateful parents will meet the heroes who saved their life face to face for the first time.
Heysham 1 power station's life extended for another two years
Heysham 1 power station will continue to generate low-carbon electricity until March 2030, plant operator EDF has announced.
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26 years on: Lancaster snapper captures stunning pictures from festival which heralded new millennium
It’s said that time and tide wait for no man and time has certainly flown since Lancaster district along with the rest of the world celebrated the new millennium.
Morecambe family seeks answers to mystery of World War Two Japanese fan
As the anniversary of VJ Day approaches, a father and daughter from Morecambe hope that a mystery surrounding a family heirloom from World War Two will be solved.
Local businesses named finalists in Lancashire Tourism Awards
Businesses from across Lancaster and Morecambe Bay have been named as finalists in the county's annual tourism awards.
The 37 Lancashire employers named in the Top Apprenticeship Employers 2026 list
The Top Apprenticeship Employers 2026 list is officially out and you can take a look at the featured Lancashire firms below...
Police probe early morning ‘racist incident’ outside Lancaster Islamic centre
Police are investigating what they describe as a ‘racist incident’ outside an Islamic centre in Lancaster.
VIDEO: Music legends Showaddywaddy play gig in Hest Bank couple's garden for great cause
Fans of rock 'n' roll band Showaddywaddy were delighted when they turned up to play in a Hest Bank couple's garden and helped raise thousands for charity.
Anti-bullying initiative pays off for students at school near Lancaster
Students at Dallam School in Milnthorpe taking part in an anti-bullying initiative have completed all three available badges.
Lancaster MP joins constituents for eco-focus group meeting
Lancaster MP Cat Smith met with Greenpeace members and representatives from a range of environmental organisations to discuss the actions she and the Government can take to address the growing climate and nature crisis.
Lancaster MP joins constituents for eco-focus group meeting
Lancaster MP Cat Smith joined constituents for a meeting to discuss the growing climate and nature crisis
Police make appeal after early hours racist incident in Lancaster
Police are appealing for information after what they believe was a racist incident in Lancaster.
LISTEN: Music day will support Lancaster street angels and help homeless people
A day of live music will be held in Lancaster to help a team of Good Samaritans who look after homeless people in Lancaster.
Lancaster charity and Garstang community group join forces to tackle Pakistan infant mortality rates
A significant partnership bringing together a Lancaster-based charity and a Garstang community group is being celebrated for the transformative difference it will make for vulnerable mothers and babies in one of the world’s toughest environments.
Lancaster charity and Garstang community group join forces to tackle Pakistan infant mortality rates
A Lancaster-based charity and a Garstang community group have teamed up to make a difference to infant mortality rates in Pakistan
Tribute paid after former Anglican Bishop of Lancaster dies aged 85
The former Anglican Bishop of Lancaster from 1998 to 2005, Rt Rev Stephen Pedley, has died at the age of 85.
LISTEN: Young people to host non-stop 10 hour DJ marathon for Lancaster charity
DJs will raise funds to help a charity for young people with a 10 hour marathon of music in Lancaster.
Lancaster man's bid to help those less fortunate still going strong after 15 years
A Lancaster man launched a group aimed at helping the homeless and those less fortunate is marking 15 years since it began.
Carnforth masons donate £1k to cancer charity study
The Carnforth branch of the masonic Red Cross of Constantine Kenlis Conclave 273 has donated £1,000 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation.