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Looking back at 19th century adverts for local businesses in Lancaster Trade Directory 1881
War historian Shaun Corkerry acquired a Lancaster Trade directory from 1881 and here he looks at some adverts from Lancaster businesses at the time.
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Morecambe road to close for a week for cable work
Electrical work is to close a Morecambe road for a week later this month.
Upgrade at Lancaster GP surgery will improve facilities for patients
Essential repair work is to be carried out at a Lancaster GP surgery.
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Track night at Lancaster sports club to launch police safety scheme for women and girls
A free Track Night will be held at a Lancaster sports club to help support women and girls to feel safer while out walking and running.
Lancaster University trio cycle 100 miles for colleague's baby daughter
The three trekked from Lancaster University around the Fylde Coast and back again in a 100-mile cycling challenge to raise funds for a vital research project...
PHOTOS: Live music day to raise funds for homeless people in Lancaster hailed as huge success
A one-day music festival to raise money to help homeless people in Lancaster has raised more than £1300.
Former bank turned live music venue in Morecambe to reopen under new management
Familiar faces from the Morecambe and Heysham licensed trade have taken over a former bank-turned pub in the town.
Morecambe Maritime Festival sets sail for the third time
Set sail for an unforgettable day at the third Morecambe Maritime Festival!
New parking system set to launch at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
A new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking system was due to launch this week in patient and visitor car parks at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
New parking system set to launch at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
A new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking system was due to launch this week in patient and visitor car parks at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
Museum in Lancaster up for award launched by TV historian David Olusoga
Lancaster's Cottage Museum has been shortlisted for a major new award voted for by the public which was launched by a well-known TV presenter and historian.
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Lancaster museum shortlisted for prestigious award
Historian and broadcaster David Olusoga OBE has launched a major new public award inviting the nation to vote for their favourite hidden heritage gems across the country.
Award-winning TV gardener to host special event at garden centre near Garstang
Guests will have the opportunity to take part in a live Q&A session with ITV1’s This Morning resident gardening expert...
Lancaster teacher training provider rated 'exceptional' by Ofsted
A Lancaster-based teacher training provider supporting schools and communities across the North of England has been judged ‘exceptional’ across every area of its primary and secondary provision in its latest Ofsted inspection.
Two arrested after Class B drugs found during police raid in Morecambe
Two people have been arrested after a large quantity of class B drugs was found during a police raid in Morecambe.
School's out: pictures of this year's primary school leavers in Lancaster and Morecambe
Here are pictures of 2026 primary school leavers in Lancaster and Morecambe.
'Council tax hike' warning over Lancashire mayor amid row over benefits of the role
The political wrangling over the post goes on...
Police arrest two teens on suspicion of burglary after two cars stolen in Lancaster village
Police have arrested two teenagers aged 18 and 17 on suspicion of burglary after two cars were stolen off the driveway of a house in Hest Bank.
Morecambe car theft sees group wearing face coverings steal cars from driveway
Two cars were stolen from a driveway in Hest Bank