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New Heysham skatepark plans unveiled
Plans have been revealed for a new skatepark in Heysham.
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May the forks be with you at Star Wars themed beer and pie festival in Lancaster
The White Cross, Merchants 1688 and Stonewell Tap Pubs are holding their 18th Annual Beer and Pie Festival this weekend from April 24 to 26.
Beyond Radio licence renewed by Ofcom for next five years
Beyond Radio is delighted to announce that our licence to broadcast has been renewed for another five years.
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Owners raise a glass to 20 years at Lancaster pub
Twenty years ago, Hannah and Martin Horner decided that The Blob Shop in Dalton Square was simply too good a venue to be overlooked.
Carnforth business shortlisted for major award
A Carnforth business has been named a finalist for Construction & Building Services StartUp of the Year at the North West regional final of the UK StartUp Awards 2026.
Driver taken to hospital after two-car crash in Lancaster
A motorist was taken to hospital after emergency services were called to a road traffic collision in Lancaster.
Man jailed after throwing brick in face of Lancaster police officer
A man has been jailed after a Lancaster officer was seriously injured after being hit in the face with a brick thrown through the window of a police car.
Man jailed after hitting police officer with a brick during routine stop in Lancaster
A man has been jailed after assaulting a Lancaster police officer in the street during a routine stop.
Contractor sought for next phase of Lancaster’s Canal Quarter development
Lancaster City Council has begun the search for a partner to undertake the next phase of the Canal Quarter development.
Affordable housing plans progress on Lancaster's Canal Quarter
Plans for much-needed new affordable housing in Lancaster have taken a step forward.
Council tax discount under review for thousands of Lancaster and Morecambe residents
Lancaster City Council has launched a review of households currently receiving a single person Council Tax discount to ensure support is reaching only those who are eligible.
Outdoor learning strengths underlined at University of Cumbria conference held in Lancaster
The strengths of outdoor learning took centre stage as a wide range of education professionals gathered at the University of Cumbria.
CCTV appeal after fuel thefts from petrol station in North Yorkshire village
Police have issued a CCTV image of a person they would like to speak to following a series of thefts from a petrol station in Ingleton.
Review begins of Council Tax single person discount in Lancaster district
Lancaster City Council has launched a review of households currently receiving a single person Council Tax discount to ensure support is reaching only those who are eligible.
Lancaster quizzer's delight as she wins Grand Final of TV show Mastermind
This year's champion of the iconic BBC TV quiz show Mastermind is from Lancaster!
Hugely popular Wray Scarecrow Festival starts this weekend with 'G.O.A.T' theme
The countdown is under way for one of the North West’s most popular annual events.
115 new homes to be built east of Lancaster
Plans for more than 100 new homes east of Lancaster near the M6 have been given the green light for the second time.
Daring Morecambe employees take on skydive to fund life-saving defibrillator
Employees at a Morecambe business are taking fundraising to new heights in a bid to install a public access defibrillator outside their White Lund offices.
Councillors reject car sales plan at former Heysham pub bowling green
Plans for a former pub bowling green in Heysham to be used as a space for car sales have been turned down by city councillors.
Forty venues announced for return of Morecambe Music Festival
Forty venues have been announced for the four-day Morecambe Music Festival - expected to once again be a major highlight of the town's summer season.