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Cause of water damage at Lancaster museum under investigation
Water damage at Lancaster’s historic City Museum is currently being investigated.


Court round-up for Morecambe and Lancaster
The following people were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster, Preston and Burnley:

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Local election candidates announced
The candidates standing in this year's local elections have been announced.


March gallery: 30 stunning readers' photos from across Lancaster and Morecambe
The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and our readers have been out capturing the beauty of March in full swing.


Holiday park empire donates £100K to Lancaster hospice
A holiday park company has been thanked after donating £100,000 to a Lancaster hospice.


Lancaster and Morecambe events will 'Spring into Action' over food
A series of events and workshops will be held in the Lancaster area for people to gather over good food.


Former Morecambe sea cadet base up for auction
A former sea cadet base in Morecambe is to be auctioned off.


BMW stolen in Morecambe house burglary as police hunt thieves
An investigation is underway to locate the 5 series BWM and find those responsible


Lancaster City Council shortlisted for four local government awards
Lancaster City Council has been shortlisted in four categories in a top local government awards.


Heysham pub for sale with £400k price tag
A long-standing Heysham pub is up for sale.


Police appeal after BMW is stolen in burglary in Morecambe
Police are appealing for information and video footage after a car was stolen in a burglary.


Russia media falls for hilarious April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew as RT left with egg on face
Russian media has fallen for an outrageous April Fools joke involving Prince Andrew.


Morecambe families set to benefit from new nursery places
Schools in Morecambe and Arnside will benefit from a Government cash injection to repurpose buildings for new nursery places.


Motorists warned to expect delays caused by overnight lane closures on M6 north of Lancaster
An overnight lane closure is expected to cause disruption on the M6 this week.


Heysham school to open new nursery after government cash boost
A Heysham primary school will open a new nursery in September after receiving more than £140,000 in government funding.


'Get ready to respond to a terrorist attack', Lancashire venues told
Businesses and venues across Lancashire are being urged to ensure they are ready to meet the requirements of new anti-terror legislation.


63 UK-based users of a dark web site Kidflix hosting child sexual abuse material identified
63 UK-based users of a Dark Web site hosting child sexual abuse material have been identified following work by the National Crime Agency.


Man pleads guilty to Heysham murder on seventh day of trial
A man has admitted to murdering Keith Thompson in Heysham.


Man pleads guilty to Heysham murder
A man has pleaded guilty to a murder in Heysham on the seventh day of his trial.
