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Lancaster University industrial action begins Monday with 1 in 4 jobs set to be axed
Staff at Lancaster University will begin industrial action on Monday November 10 over management’s threat to axe one in four staff, the University and College Union (UCU) announced.
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Man spared jail after pushing someone down stairs in Bentham pub
A man who pushed someone down a set of stairs in a Bentham pub has been sentenced in court.
Court lists for Lancaster and Morecambe
The following people were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster, Burnley and Preston:
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Have your say on proposed Lancaster day centre closure
Lancaster City Council is asking for people’s help to respond to proposals that could see the closure of Vale View day centre.
Storm-damaged Lancaster park cafe to be demolished as talks on replacement continue
A Lancaster park cafe damaged by storms will be demolished in the new year as talks continue on a replacement.
Council leader defends plans for "smaller" Eden Project Morecambe
The leader of Lancaster City Council has defended the plans for a "smaller" Eden Project in Morecambe.
Part of road to be closed in village near Carnforth due to new housing works
Traffic is going to be temporarily prohibited from part of Main Street in Whittington due to drainage works for a new housing development.
World record attempt and TV documentary among ideas for Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday
Ideas to celebrate Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday include a TV documentary, a comedy night, an exhibition and a world record attempt for the most people dressed as the famous comedian.
Views sought on proposed Lancaster day centre closure
Lancaster City Council is asking for people’s help to respond to proposals that could see the closure of Vale View day centre.
'Be emotional': council's advice to supporters of under-threat care homes and day centres in Lancashire
The quality of the care provided by 10 residential homes and day centres whose futures have been thrown into doubt will be a factor in determining whether or not they remain open, it has emerged.
Police appeal for missing and wanted sex offender with links to Garstang
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Pictures as rescue helicopter stranded in Morecambe takes off again
A helicopter that has been causing a stir in Morecambe has left the town.
Lancaster City Council does U-turn after telling Tory councillor she must vacate her seat
Lancaster City Council have been forced to backtrack over a councillor who they said must vacate her seat.
Take a look inside luxurious five-bed home for sale on Lancaster's private Haverbreaks estate
This impressive five-bedroom detached family home is located on the prestigious private estate of Haverbreaks in Lancaster.
Lancaster woman’s mammoth trek for Palestine reaches final country and hits £42k
Lancaster business woman Ruth Herbert has reached the final country on her fundraising trek for Palestine.
Lancashire 'losing jobs to Greater Manchester' as county inches towards an elected mayor
Lancashire could finally be on the path to getting an elected mayor - if the government can persuade the county’s leaders that the role would bring with it “clear and substantial benefits“.
National Curriculum Review 2025: Five big changes coming to what your child learns about at school
Some sweeping changes to what your child’s classes cover are now in the works ✍
Praise for Lancaster and Morecambe youngsters who took part in 'tongue movement' project
Young people from Lancaster and Morecambe have been involved in a project to investigate language and identity through artwork.
Clinic where students offer free legal advice to reopen at Lancaster University
A clinic in Lancaster where university students offer free legal advice to the public will open later this month.
Heysham man fined for having sex in public
A Heysham man has been fined for having sex in public.