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41 of the best MOT centres in Lancashire as June reports fourth-lowest failure rate
New research has pinpointed the months when UK vehicles are most likely to fail their MOT tests, with October emerging as the peak period for failures.
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Five Lancashire businesses fail food hygiene inspections after 17 establishments visited
17 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
Food hygiene ratings handed to 19 businesses in Lancashire - three establishments fail
19 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
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BREAKING NEWS: Morecambe FC announces sale agreed by English Football League
The long-awaited sale of Morecambe Football Club has been cleared by the English Football League.
Here's how you can apply to be a Freeman - or woman - of Lancaster
Applications are being invited for one of Lancaster’s most historic traditions - becoming a Freeman or Freewoman of the city.
First heart screening session set up in memory of young Army medic from Lancaster
The first heart screening session to be held in memory of a Lancaster woman has been launched.
Lancaster musician joins special event to mark three years since her brother Dom Phillips was killed in the Amazon
More than 100 people gathered in the Gregson Community Centre to commemorate three years since the deaths of Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira in Brazilian Amazonia.
Lancaster cocktail bar and restaurant appeal after vandalism
A Lancaster cocktail bar and restaurant is appealing for information or footage after their sign was vandalised and destroyed.
Archbishop of York visit ON but concert OFF at Lancaster Priory due to King's visit
Events at Lancaster Priory this weekend have been affected by the King's visit but a service attended by the Archbishop of York will still go ahead.
How to apply to be a Freeman of the city of Lancaster
Applications are being invited for one of Lancaster’s most historic traditions - becoming a Freeman or Freewoman of the city.
25 years on: Lancaster snapper captures rarely seen images inside Heysham Power Station and at Galgate construction site
There have been many changes to working lives since Dave Clark captured the district in his year 2000 photographic project, A Little English City.
17th century pub up for sale in village near Lancaster for almost £1m
A 17th century inn and restaurant with letting rooms above is on the market for almost £1m.
EnergyTown: Classroom game accused of 'brainwashing' UK schoolchildren into accepting fossil fuels
Campaigners have accused the educational game of targeting children with ‘propaganda’ 💻
11 Lancaster and Morecambe road closures to look out for in June
A number of road closures are scheduled in the Lancaster and Morecambe district in June.
Update on plans for major new mosque near M55
More than three years after it was first approved, more details have emerged about a landmark mosque set to be built close to the M55.
10 great fish and chip shops in Lancaster and Morecambe for National Fish & Chip Day
It’s National Fish & Chip Day today so it’s only right that we celebrate with a chippy tea – and there’s certainly no shortage of great fish and chip shops to try in Lancaster and Morecambe.
MP welcomes free school meals to 4k Morecambe children
Morecambe MP Lizzi Collinge and headteachers in the town have welcomed the Government’s newly announced expansion of free school meals to all children whose household is on Universal Credit.
Firefighters tackle barn blaze in village near Lancaster
Firefighters raced to the scene of a barn fire in Gressingham.
Former head teacher to leave role as CEO of Lancaster youth charity
A former Morecambe head teacher is moving on from her role as CEO of a Lancaster charity for young people.
Red Arrows due to fly over Lancaster and Morecambe District
Fans of the Red Arrows are hoping to catch a glimpse of them in a scheduled flight over the Lancaster and Morecambe District.