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£5m lottery bid aims to revitalise much-loved Lancaster museum
A much-loved Lancaster museum could be revamped to give visitors an improved experience, if a £5m heritage lottery bid is successful.
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Fire crews tackle blaze in derelict building in Lancaster
Four fire crews were called to a blaze in a derelict building in Lancaster on Thursday evening.
£370k lottery funding will help repair 900-year-old Kirkby Lonsdale church
St Mary’s Church in Kirkby Lonsdale has received initial support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the repair and reordering of the building.
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Heysham voyeur sentenced for his crimes
A Heysham man has escaped a jail sentence for voyeurism.
Forest of Bowland named one of UK's best digital detox destinations – and it's on Lancaster's doorstep
Residents in Lancaster have one of Britain's top digital detox destinations just a short drive away, according to new research from travel specialists Arctic Direct.
REVIEW: Hilarious Robin Hood park show in Lancaster hits the bullseye for laughs
With everything from Bon Jovi to a bit of Blackadder - Robin Hood in Williamson Park is an absolute riot, says GREG LAMBERT.
Morecambe gym is closing its doors
A Morecambe gym has announced it is closing its doors.
Ancient and important Gillow mausoleum near Lancaster restored thanks to descendant
Repairs to an unusual mausoleum where some of the Gillow furniture dynasty rest have been completed thanks to a descendant who might be interred there himself one day.
Lancaster council to join national AI project aimed at modernising town planning
Lancaster City Council has been selected as a partner in a nationally funded innovation project that will use AI to support future planning and housing delivery across the district.
Road closure info as filming of The Bay TV series continues in Morecambe and Heysham
Road closures will be in place in parts of Morecambe and Heysham as the cameras return to film scenes for TV series The Bay.
Four fire engines called to derelict building fire in Lancaster
Crews have tackled a fire in Lancaster.
Schools awarded after ‘compassionate’ training by Lancaster University psychologists
Six schools have been awarded Compassionate Schools status by the Lancashire Emotional Health in Schools Service.
Court round-up for Lancaster and Morecambe
The following people were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster, Blackburn and Burnley:
‘Site investigation works’ under way at Eden Project Morecambe
A sign has gone up at the Eden Project Morecambe site saying site investigation works are being carried out from Wednesday July 22 to Friday July 24.
Plans revealed for solar powered electric vehicle charging hub in Lancaster car park
The next step in proposals to develop a new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Lancaster are underway with the submission of an application for planning permission.
New Lancaster holiday let is among first in UK designed with neurodivergent people in mind
A short-stay apartment in Lancaster city centre is among the first designed specifically with neurodivergent people in mind.
Traffic stopped on M6 near Lancaster as emergency services descend
Traffic has stopped on the motorway.
Activity on Eden Project Morecambe site ahead of garden build
Preparation work is being carried out on the Eden Project Morecambe site this week.
New solar-powered electric vehicle charging hub in Lancaster moves step closer
Proposals to develop a new solar-powered electric vehicle charging hub in Lancaster have reached the next phase.
Lancaster charity urges parents to check if their child can receive free school meals
As the school summer holidays begin, Citizens Advice North Lancashire is urging parents and carers to check whether their child is eligible for free school meals ahead of the new school year.