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Decision to be made on plan for 130 new homes near Torrisholme Barrow
Up to 130 homes could be built on land close to Torrisholme Barrow if a new plan is approved.
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INTERVIEW: First 'Lifefest' music festival in Lancaster to raise funds for suicide prevention
A music festival promoting the importance of mental health and preventing suicide will be held in Lancaster this week.
Lancaster care home boss makes it through to finals for top UK award
A Lancaster care home boss has made the shortlist for a prestigious national award.
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Trek supports cancer charity close to Heysham family’s hearts
A group of family and friends are taking on a Yorkshire Dales walking challenge in aid of The Eve Appeal.
Lancaster charity appoints new officer with focus on outdoor learning for young people
A new outdoor learning officer has been appointed by a Lancaster-based youth charity to share the wonders and benefits of nature with young people.
Lancaster pensioner arrested during Palestine Action protest
A Lancaster pensioner has spoken of his experience after being arrested at a protest in Manchester.
Five fire crews called out to deal with derelict building blaze in Lancaster
Five fire crews were called out to deal with a blaze in a derelict building on the quay in Lancaster.
Morecambe FC appoints Ashvir Singh Johal as new manager
Morecambe FC has appointed Ashvir Singh Johal as the new manager to replace Derek Adams.
Firefighters called again to former Supa Skips site
Crews have tackled another fire at a former skip hire site on a Lancaster industrial estate.
Firefighters tackle major blaze for hours after derelict Lancaster building caught fire
Three fire engines, a water tower and an an aerial ladder platform were called to the scene
"A strategic transition in leadership": Derek Adams departs Morecambe manager's role
Morecambe are on the lookout for a new manager after Derek Adams’ departure from the Mazuma Mobile Stadium was confirmed on Monday.
Morecambe Football Club parts ways with manager Derek Adams
Morecambe FC has announced it has parted ways with manager Derek Adams just hours after new owners took over the club.
Is YouTube down? Latest on outage as buffering issue hits YouTube
YouTube users are reporting issues with the video platform this evening 🚨
When is the Emergency Alert test in 2025? Exact date and who will receive it
A nationwide test of the Emergency Alert system will see a text sent to millions 🚨🚨
UPDATE: Morecambe FC staff paid outstanding June wages as new owners arrive at club
Morecambe FC staff have been paid outstanding wages owed to them for June as Panjab Warriors arrived for their first full day as club owners.
Developer reveals plans for 16 new homes in village near Lancaster
Plans for 16 new homes to be built in Hornby have been submitted to the city council.
Lancaster shop moves few doors down into new premises
When Melanie McKay opened Analog Shop with a friend at the end of the pandemic in New Street in 2021, a lot of people questioned the sanity of the idea.
Lancaster University chiefs reject new accusations of poor management and governance in redundancy plan row
Lancaster University has defended its management and governance from accusations of poor leadership, poor risk management and a lack of independent scrutiny, as it considers potentially making more than 400 staff redundant.
Skip company director sentenced after illegal waste storage led to major blaze at Lancaster industrial estate
A former director of a skip company which burned down on a Lancaster industrial estate has been sentenced on charges relating to illegal storage of controlled waste.
Demolition work announced for £100m brewery site revamp in Lancaster
Demolition of dilapidated buildings will take place to prepare for a £100m revamp of a former brewery site in Lancaster.