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Lancaster man who suffered stroke at just 34 backs charity as it urges government to prioritise prevention

Nearly 414 people will have a stroke every day in the UK – that's one person every three-and-a-half minutes – by 2035 unless the public, NHS and the Government tackle prevention.

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M6 reopens near Lancaster after vehicle overturns in crash leaving driver injured

The M6 has reopened in both directions near Lancaster after a vehicle overturned in a crash that left a driver injured on Wednesday afternoon.

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Life-saving stroke treatment finally comes to Lancashire 24/7

A potentially life-saving stroke treatment will be available around the clock in Lancashire for the first time from next week, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.

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Police concerned for welfare of missing man last seen in Lancaster

Police need the public’s help to find John Coward who is missing from Lancaster as they are concerned for his welfare.

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LIVE M6 crash: Motorway reopens in both directions near Lancaster after crash as drivers face long delays

Traffic was brought to a standstill on the M6 in Lancashire following a serious collision this afternoon.

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Lancaster firms developing cancer treatments expand into US market

Two Lancaster firms working to develop cures for specific types of cancer are expanding overseas.

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Fundraiser launched for Heysham family who lost everything after escaping fire in just their pyjamas

A fundraiser has been set up to help a family of six who lost everything in a fire at their Heysham home.

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Man jailed after wrong way incident on M6 near Lancaster

A man has been jailed for dangerous driving after a wrong way incident on the M6 near Lancaster.

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Two men appear in court after death of tricyclist in Morecambe crash

Matthew Isherwood and Kevin Dawson have been charged

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Lancaster schoolboy’s puddle jumping picture scoops national award

A Lancaster schoolboy is celebrating after winning a design competition which aims to promote walking to school.

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Heysham men appear in court in connection with death of cyclist in Morecambe

Two men from Heysham have appeared in court in connection with the death of a cyclist after a road traffic collision in Morecambe.

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Two men appear in court in connection with Morecambe cyclist death

Two men have appeared in court in connection with the death of a cyclist after a collision in Morecambe.

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Fundraiser launched for Heysham family who lost everything in house fire

A fundraiser has been set up to help a family of six after their house in Heysham was destroyed by fire.

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Heysham onshore wind farm under new ownership

Two onshore wind farms, including one at Heysham, are under new ownership after being sold to an independent renewable energy producer.

Lancs Live - Morecambe

Six people rescued from house fire as crews battle blaze for hours

Three fire engines were called to the scene

Lancaster Guardian News

Red bench unveiled in ‘living tribute’ to brave Lancaster toddler with life-threatening heart condition

A brave Lancaster toddler has been publicly honoured with a ‘living tribute’ after fighting a rare heart condition.

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Have your say on new fencing and access plans at nature reserve near Heysham

Lancaster City Council have launched a public consultation on new fencing and access plans at Middleton Nature Reserve.

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Family's delight at bench for little Lancaster girl who had open heart surgery

A Lancaster toddler has been celebrated in a special way for her courage in battling a life-threatening rare heart condition.

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Clear-up across Lancaster district after trees fall during Storm Chandra

Council teams have been hard at work after trees came down during Storm Chandra this week.

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Appeal after Storm Chandra rainwater floods room at Lancaster primary school

Rainwater from Storm Chandra flooded a room at a Lancaster primary school.