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Lancaster district residents urged to check their details as annual electoral canvass begins
Lancaster City Council will soon be contacting households across the district as part of the annual electoral registration canvass.
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Reopening date announced after Morecambe Jobcentre closes for repairs
Morecambe Jobcentre is set to reopen after closing for maintenance.
Lancaster charity urges residents to know how they’re affected by Renters' Rights Act
A Lancaster charity is urging private tenants across the district to familiarise themselves with new protections introduced by the Renters' Rights Act.
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Lancaster district residents urged to check their details as annual electoral canvass begins
Lancaster City Council will soon be contacting households across the district as part of the annual electoral registration canvass.
E-bikes and e-scooters seized during police crackdown on Lancaster cycle track
Two e-bikes and two e-scooters were seized during a police crackdown focussing on the cycle track between Lancaster and Morecambe.
Police seize e-scooters and e-bikes on Lancaster to Morecambe cycle track
Police seized e-scooters and e-bikes on the Lancaster to Morecambe cycle track.
Emergency response group in village near Carnforth receives potentially lifesaving first aid kit
A North Lancashire village has been gifted potentially lifesaving medical equipment.
Four vehicles involved in road collision in Carnforth
Emergency services were called to a collision involving four vehicles in Carnforth.
Investigation continues into death of teenage girl at Kendal Calling
Cumbria Police have expressed their condolences following the death of a teenage girl at Kendal Calling.
Lancaster and Morecambe charity urges private renters to know their rights under new government act
Citizens Advice North Lancashire is urging private tenants across the district to familiarise themselves with new protections introduced by the Renters' Rights Act, which came into force in May this year.
Men trying car doors looking to steal items from vehicles on Lancaster street
Two men trying car doors on a Lancaster street stole loose change from one car they got into.
Large python snake seen in woods near Lancaster village
A member of the public reported to police that they believed they had seen a large python snake in the area of Leighton Beck Road, Slack Head near Milnthorpe at around 9pm on August 6.
Firefighters rescue people from water in North Yorkshire market town
Hornby firefighters raced to the scene of a water rescue incident in Settle, helping cross-border colleagues from Skipton and Grassington.
Garstang floodgate repairs on track for October completion after major crane operation
After being out of action since 2022, the vital floodgate on the River Wyre in Garstang is set to be fully operational again by the end of October, following a significant repair milestone.
Network Rail give morning status update following yesterday's train chaos
"Anyone planning to travel this morning should continue to check before they travel,” say Network Rail.
Lancaster University research explores how NHS can cut emissions while maintaining high standards of care
Lancaster University researchers are leading two projects worth a combined £2.2m exploring how the NHS can cut greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining high standards of care.
Power failure causes major disruption on railways across the North West with trains cancelled or delayed
Trains across Lancashire and indeed the whole North West are facing major disruption currently.
Sneak peek inside Morecambe shop which is new premises for animal charity
A popular charity shop in Morecambe is on the move.
National teaching award for Lancaster professor
A Lancaster University professor has been awarded a prestigious National Teaching Fellowship.
Emergency team in Silverdale receives donation of life-saving kits
Emergency medical equipment has been donated which could potentially help save lives in the village of Silverdale.