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A-level results 2026: clearing and appeal guide for when things don't go to plan
Tomorrow, students up and down the country will find out their A-level results so we’ve produced the following guide to help you if things don’t go to plan...
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Lancaster law firm strengthens team with new appointment
The new appointment is to the wills, trusts and probate team...
Holiday park near Lancaster wins top national award
Staff at well-known local holiday park firm Holgates are celebrating after winning big at this year’s Cumbria Tourism Awards.
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Police appeal for missing man last seen in Morecambe
Police are appealing for information and sightings of a man missing from Morecambe.
Government housing inspectors tell Lancaster City Council that improvement is needed
An inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing has told Lancaster City Council that "improvement is needed" in a number of areas.
Morecambe FC censured by football regulator
Morecambe Football Club and its owners have been officially reprimanded by the Independent Football Regulator (IFR).
Lancaster balloon stylist up for two prestigious awards
A Lancaster businesswoman has been named as a finalist in prestigious awards.
New ‘premium’ Indian restaurant set to open in Lancaster
A new Indian restaurant is opening in Lancaster city centre.
Dedicate a ruby rose to your loved one as part of Lancaster hospice’s 40th anniversary celebrations
St John’s Hospice has beautiful ruby rose displays at various locations around the district as part of their 40th anniversary celebrations.
New Indian restaurant opening soon in Lancaster
A new Indian restaurant is set to open in the heart of Lancaster city centre.
Investigation after fire in touring caravan on Promenade in Morecambe
The cause of a fire in a touring caravan on the Promenade in Morecambe is under investigation.
Fire service investigate after caravan in Morecambe goes up in flames
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a caravan in Morecambe.
Everything you need to know on Solar Eclipse day in Lancashire: including how & where to watch
Take a look at our full guide to Solar Eclipse day in Lancashire...
Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area prepares for best eclipse for a quarter of a century
People across Lancaster and Morecambe Bay are getting ready to view the fullest solar eclipse since 1999 but have been warned not to look directly at the sun.
Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - and the best time frame to look for the Perseids
You could see up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid meteor shower.
Tanning salons being investigated by Lancaster City Council after offering 15-year-old use of sunbed
Lancaster City Council’s Food and Safety team is investigating two sunbed businesses after a 15-year-old was offered the use of tanning equipment.
The scores are in: the latest food hygiene ratings in Lancaster and Morecambe
These are the businesses in Morecambe and Lancaster which have recently been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
Heatwave alert as Lancaster and Morecambe set to sizzle in 30 degree heat
Lancaster and Morecambe will see another heatwave this week building up to peak temperatures with a clear outlook for Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse.
Solar eclipse: How to make pinhole projector at home as stocks run low on special glasses
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
Carnforth inn and restaurant invests £500k for refurb
The family-owned Longlands Inn and Restaurant at Tewitfield, near Carnforth has committed to an ongoing reinvestment programme at the popular canalside venue.