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Lancaster and Morecambe MPs back Blackpool as bid for UK City of Culture 2029 is submitted
Blackpool's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029 is today being formally submitted to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), backed by the unanimous support of every Member of Parliament across Lancashire.
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Lancaster pub slams vandals who smashed window at premises
A Lancaster pub and restaurant had a window smashed at the front of the building overnight Sunday to Monday.
A weekend of Maritime Festivals around Morecambe Bay
Two maritime festivals are taking place in Morecambe Bay this weekend...
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Lancaster and Morecambe cyclists of all ages and abilities invited to join charity pedal ‘around the world’
Bike riders of all ages and abilities are invited to join a special 24-hour cycling event in aid of two good causes.
Lancaster girl selected to represent UK at global Scouts event
As part of an international team, she will work alongside Scouts from nearly every country in the world...
Care company has another shot at turning Carnforth house into children’s home
Revised plans for a house in Carnforth to be turned into a children’s home have been put forward to the city council.
Eden Project Morecambe previews spectacular moon theatre
As millions of people across the UK prepare to look skywards on Wednesday for the most dramatic solar eclipse visible from Britain in nearly three decades, Eden Project Morecambe has released a new CGI image revealing more about one of the most spectacular elements of the landmark new destination.
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When UK’s most complete solar eclipse in 27 years will be visible this week - and how to watch livestream
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
Plan to demolish 'unsafe' teen hangout in Morecambe
Lancaster City Council has submitted a planning application to see if they need permission to demolish a bus station building in Morecambe.
Oncology team's Three Peaks challenge raises over £17k to support vital Lancaster cancer charity
A team from the Royal Lancaster Infirmary’s oncology unit took on the iconic Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise funds for a vital cancer charity.
Lancaster hospice's popular Moonlight Walk raises over £100k for charity
St John’s Hospice’s popular Moonlight Walk has raised £103,000 to support their vital care.
Royal python rescued from woods near Carnforth
A royal python has been rescued after it was found in a woodland area near Milnthorpe.
Lancaster festival returns to raise funds for mental health awareness
A six-day festival will return to a Lancaster venue to help raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention.
Activists hang banner from Lancaster Castle to support protesters facing ‘terrorism’ sentencing
Palestine solidarity activists hung a banner from Lancaster Castle to support five protesters who are facing sentencing as terrorists later this month.
Dad and daughter become stars for the day on TV series The Bay
A dad and daughter have enjoyed a behind-the-scenes day at TV series The Bay in Morecambe after winning a prize to become extras on the show.
Firefighters tackle blaze in Lancaster block of flats
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a block of flats in Lancaster.
£60k appeal launched in bid to save Morecambe sports and social club
A fundraiser has been launched to help save a popular sports and social club in Morecambe.
Firefighters tackle fire in high-rise flats on Lancaster estate
Crews were called to a fire in high-rise flats on a Lancaster estate.
'One-way ticket to the crusher' for e-bikes as police target cycle track
Officers launched a crackdown on the popular Lancaster to Morecambe route after public concerns
Appeal launched to help save Morecambe sports and social club
A £60,000 appeal is underway to help save a 70-year-old sports and social club in Morecambe.