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Last chance to have your say on Lancashire council mergers in major shake-up
Lancashire residents have until midnight on Thursday to tell the government what they think of the options for the biggest overhaul of the council system in the county for more than 50 years.
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Bentham factory investigated in new ITV ‘Forever Chemicals Scandal’ documentary
A new documentary from ITV, ‘In Our Blood: The Forever Chemicals Scandal’, reveals what it says are the high levels of forever chemicals found in residents of Bentham.
Morecambe FC issues statement after winding up petition filed against club
Morecambe Football Club has responded after a winding up petition was filed against the club by a supplier.
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Lancaster University subjects are among best in the world – with linguistics ranked second
Linguistics at Lancaster University has been ranked second in the world, with 10 other subjects in the world top 100, according to new rankings.
Lancaster MP raises concerns with Prime Minister over state of roads
Lancaster & Wyre MP Cat Smith has raised concerns with the Prime Minister over the state of Lancashire’s roads, highlighting growing concern from residents about persistent potholes despite significant government funding.
Morecambe company wins major accolade at UK awards ceremony
A mobile phone recycling company in Morecambe has picked up a national industry accolade.
New centre for people with disabilities opens in Morecambe
An inclusive multi-sensory centre for children and adults with disabilities has opened in Morecambe.
Lancaster city centre food charity closed after partial collapse of wall
The premises of a Lancaster food surplus charity is currently closed after the partial collapse of a wall at the property.
Lancaster’s Forton Services among UK’s beautiful brutalist buildings
Lancaster's Forton Services has been named among the most beautiful brutalist buildings in the UK, featuring 14th on a list compiled by Making Moves London Ltd office rental agency.
Wall collapse in Lancaster city centre is second in a month
A wall has partially collapsed on the side of a building in Lancaster city centre.
Flooding in villages near Lancaster leads to some road closures
Hornby fire crews were called out to flooding incidents in the district last night (Tuesday).
Local Government expert and Lancaster Greens warn of risks from council shake-up
A Lancaster meeting saw discussion take place on the big changes which could soon be ibntroduced at local government level.
Trains cancelled between Lancaster and Barrow due to lightning strike
Trains between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness are cancelled due to a lightning strike, said Northern Rail.
Council issues warning after fake QR codes found on carpark pay machines
Drivers in the Lancaster district are being warned after fake QR codes were found on pay and display machines in the city.
Trains cancelled at Carnforth and no trains between Lancaster and Skipton due to flooding
Multiple reports of flooding in the Carnforth area mean services running between Skipton and Lancaster, and also between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness are disrupted.
Morecambe cops discuss local crime issues with Police and Crime Commissioner
Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw met with neighbourhood officers in Morecambe to hear first-hand about community concerns and the issues frontline teams are tackling across the Lancaster area.
Watch the moment famous Brief Encounter clock makes its return to Carnforth station
Visitors to Carnforth Railway Station can once again see the original clock made famous by the 1945 film Brief Encounter, which has returned to its rightful home 80 years after the film's release.
Brief Encounter clock returns to Carnforth station after six years
The niece of a star of Brief Encounter was a special guest as the iconic clock from the movie returned to Carnforth station after six years.
Iconic Brief Encounter clock returns to Carnforth station
Carnforth station’s famous Brief Encounter clock is back in its rightful place.
Scam alert after fake QR codes found on Lancaster car parking machines
Lancashire County Council have issued a scam alert after they removed fake QR codes from parking pay and display machines in Lancaster over the weekend.