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Births at hospitals in Morecambe Bay fall by nearly a fifth
The number of babies delivered at hospitals in Morecambe Bay has fallen by nearly a fifth over the last decade, new figures show.
Rise in admissions to hospitals for anxiety in Morecambe Bay
More hospital admissions for anxiety were recorded in Morecambe Bay in 2023-24.
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Fabulous pictures show Lancaster's iconic Ashton Memorial in all its glory
The Ashton Memorial has dominated the Lancaster skyline for more than a century.
Heysham woman with brain tumour launches fundraiser to prolong her life
A woman from Heysham who has a brain tumour is trying to raise money for private cancer treatment not available on the NHS.
New chief executive appointed at Morecambe Bay hospitals Trust
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has announced its new Chief Executive will be Steve Williamson.
Lancaster hospice receives £14k from water company's cross bay walk
St John’s Hospice in Lancaster received a welcome Christmas gift from water company employees who raised more than £14,000 from a cross bay walk.
Morecambe Bay health trust appoints new chief exec
The trust in charge of the Royal Lancaster Infirmary has appointed a new chief executive.
Lancaster education leader awarded CBE in King's New Year's Honours List
An education head from Lancaster has been made a CBE in the King's New Year's Honours List.
39 photos of Lancaster showcase our beautiful city in all its glory
It’s easy to see why Lancaster is heralded as one of England’s Heritage Cities.
Lancaster schoolgirl’s merry design wins Mayor’s Christmas card competition
The artistic talents of a Lancaster schoolgirl helped her see off competition from hundreds of rivals and design a Christmas card to be sent to the King.
Full list of 24 proud Lancashire people celebrated in King's New Year's Honours 2026
Education leaders, charity pioneers and tech entrepreneurs are among the 24 proud Lancashire people recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours List 2026...
United Utilities staff raise more than £14k for Lancaster hospice
United Utilities employees have presented a cheque for more than £14,000 to St John’s Hospice in Lancaster.
Morecambe to benefit from Eden Project’s £2m lottery funding award
A programme designed to inspire people to connect to nature has been awarded more than £2m of funding from the National Lottery.
Police launch appeal for 'stolen' bike
"We would like to remind people who ride these bikes in a dangerous manner than they are putting themselves and innocent road users and pedestrians at risk"
Morecambe pub serves triple round of festive spirit for charity
Westgate pub The William Mitchell has been raising a glass to all things Christmas with a trio of festive events that have also achieved a sparkling £1,020.50 donation for Rosemere Cancer Foundation.
Police appeal for sightings of bike stolen in Morecambe
Police are appealing for sightings of a bike stolen in Morecambe.
The 10 Lancashire streets where the most parking tickets were issued in 2025
Two Lancashire streets each saw more than a thousand parking tickets issued to motorists during 2025.
Woman stopped by police in Morecambe was over two times drink drive limit
Police launched Operation Limit at the start of the month, urging motorists not to drink or drug drive over the Christmas period.
20 great places to get a cooked breakfast in and around Lancaster and Morecambe when you're tired of festive food
If you’ve had your fill of turkey and all the trimmings, a nice full English might be just what you need.