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Residents in North Yorkshire town helped to breathe better thanks to new programme
Bentham residents struggling with chronic lung conditions now have access to a programme of pulmonary rehabilitation.
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New four-day Lancaster Fringe Festival announced
A brand new arts festival inspired by the Edinburgh Fringe is coming to Lancaster next year.
Plans rejected for Carnforth McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant
Plans for a new McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant in Carnforth have been refused.
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Former Lancaster antiques centre revamp gets go-ahead
Plans to convert a former antiques centre in Lancaster into six units for different uses have been approved subject to conditions.
Controversial new housing plans near Lancaster given thumbs up
A scheme to build 93 homes to extend Galgate village has been given planning permission.
Lancaster University lecturer to take on 100-mile cycle challenge for cancer research
A Lancaster University lecturer is taking to the saddle for a 100-mile cycle ride in aid of cancer research.
LISTEN: Plans revealed for 'permanent seasonal' Lancaster On Ice
Plans have been revealed for Lancaster On Ice to remain a long-term Christmas attraction for the city.
Morecambe woman charged with murder following death of eight-week-old baby
A Morecambe woman has been charged with murder after the death of an eight-week-old baby in 2023.
New coffee shop in Lancaster offering selected drinks for £1 on opening day
A new coffee shop is opening on Cheapside in Lancaster city centre on Tuesday, June 30.
Lancaster cyclist completes coast to coast solo bike ride to buy beach wheelchair in memory of friend
A Lancaster woman has completed a 400-mile solo coast to coast cycle ride in memory of a close friend.
Rescue after person stuck in mud in Lancaster
Firefighters rescued a person stuck in mud in Lancaster.
Firefighters rescue person stuck in mud in Lancaster
Firefighters rescued a person stuck in mud in Lancaster.
Morecambe woman charged with murder after death of eight-week-old baby
Lauren Murgatroyd, 26, has been charged alongside a man from Lincolnshire following a 'complex and large-scale investigation'
Hundreds expected at Eden Project Morecambe 'breaking ground ceremony'
A 'breaking ground' ceremony described by the Eden Project CEO as "history in the making" will take place today (Wednesday June 24) in Morecambe.
Bentham school pupil on death row for 80s serial killer sex slave murders moved to another prison
A former pupil at Bentham Grammar School who is a notorious serial killer and rapist in California has been moved from San Quentin’s death row, which has been phased out, to another prison.
Scenes of everyday life in Lancaster and Morecambe in the year 2000
The years seem to fly by as you get older so we’ve put together this gallery to take you back to millennium year.
Holiday homes plan on the cards for former Heysham pub
Plans for a former Heysham pub to be converted into holiday apartments have been submitted to the city council.
Controversial village homes plan passed despite hundreds of objections and traffic jam 'dread'
'Another step towards making Galgate a faceless, car-filled crossroads'
11 top Morecambe butty shops to enjoy a summertime meal on-the-go
The humble sandwich is quite often just what we fancy for a quick bite when enjoying the great outdoors.
Ofsted praises Carnforth High School’s 'caring and inclusive community'
The latest Ofsted inspection at Carnforth High School has recognised the school as an inclusive place where pupils are happy to be part of a caring community.