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‘Human excrement’ and piles of green waste left on Lancaster war memorial field after travellers’ camp leaves
Police, city councillors and staff met with the Friends of Miss Whalley’s Field this week following the recent mess left behind there by a travellers camp.
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LISTEN and PHOTOS: Pupils at Eric Morecambe's school say Happy 100th Birthday in style
Children at the primary school attended by Eric Morecambe have wished him a happy 100th birthday in a very special way.
Uni researcher from Lancaster recognised for his work on Everest
A University of Lancashire researcher has been recognised by a royal society for his work on Mount Everest.
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Lancaster Castle has been lit up in blue – and this is why
Lancaster Castle is being lit up in blue to help raise awareness for a national charity.
Lancaster trekkers take on county's first ever 5 Peak Challenge to support youth suicide prevention
Staff from a Lancaster firm have successfully completed the inaugural Lancashire 5 Peak Challenge, raising funds and awareness for youth suicide prevention.
Heysham paratrooper helps test latest technology aimed at tackling drone threat
A paratrooper from Heysham is in Lithuania to test the latest kit and tactics to tackle the threat of drones.
Mounted Police make arrests in Lancaster day of action
Mounted Police made three arrests in Lancaster earlier this week in a day of frontline action.
Young garden creators head to London to show off Eden Project Morecambe display on global stage
Eight young people from Morecambe who co-created the Eden Project Bring Me Sunshine Garden have come together ahead of what would have been Eric Morecambe’s 100th birthday.
Intrepid walkers scale heights to raise thousands for Lancaster charity
A resilient group of walkers from the hospitality industry and a local tech firm have completed a gruelling 14-hour hike to raise over £5,000 for a Lancaster based charity.
Hotel team scales heights to raise over £5,000 for Lancaster charity
A team of walkers has gone the extra mile to help out a vital young people’s charity in Lancaster.
Mounted police help with Lancaster city centre drugs bust
Some of the county’s mounted police branch were in Lancaster this week – and helped make three arrests.
Eric Morecambe's son pays tribute to late father on 100th birthday
Comedian Eric Morecambe entertained the nation for decades alongside his showbiz partner Ernie Wise.
Happy 100th birthday to Eric Morecambe: the man who brought us sunshine
Thursday May 14 marks 100 years since the birth of comedy great Eric Morecambe who alongside Ernie Wise still makes millions laugh to this day.
Lancaster University welcomes important milestone for health trust
Lancaster University has welcomed a key turning point for a Lancashire health trust.
Earth tremor hits Silverdale
An earthquake hit the Silverdale area on Wednesday morning.
Lancaster Jazz Festival will not happen in 2026
Lancaster Jazz Festival will take a break this year - it has been announced.
Family announce closure of Morecambe hobby shop after 30 years
A mother and daughter who run a popular arts and crafts shop in Morecambe have announced it will soon be closing down after 30 years.
Lancaster students take on taxing business challenge
More than 120 aspiring young people with a head for business battled it out at an annual challenge in Lancaster.
New bench in Lancaster offers Hope to people in Mental Health Awareness Week
A new Hope Bench will be officially installed in Lancaster as part of a project to promote mental wellbeing and ensure people know that help is always close.
Young Morecambe creators prepare to show off Eden Project garden at Chelsea Flower Show
A group of local young people who co-created the first garden for the Eden Project Morecambe are heading to London to help exhibit it at the Chelsea Flower Show.