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Morecambe man back in court less than a week after being jailed
Johnny Reid's jail term has been extended

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Going Green: Help save the planet by changing to e-bike
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Reform UK summer party planned for Lancaster Brewery is cancelled by venue
A summer party for Reform UK politicians booked for Lancaster Brewery has been cancelled by the venue.

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Teenager wins £85k Land Rover Defender with 18p ticket just two weeks after getting provisional licence
Tamworth teen Ciaron Goldingay has won a brand new £85k Land Rover Defender Carpathian—after buying a prize draw ticket for just 18p, two weeks into learning to drive. His reaction was priceless when BOTB surprised him at home.


Iconic Gillows building in Lancaster sold by owners CityBlock
Lancaster-based student accommodation provider, CityBlock, has completed the transfer of ownership of the historic Gillows building on North Road to an Oxford-based investment company.


Lancaster village pub scoops national award
A popular pub near Lancaster has taken home the coveted “Best Pub in the UK” title at the Countryside Alliance Awards.


New plans for Eden Project Morecambe promise 'wow' factor
But bosses are now predicting fewer visitors


Date revealed for closure of Lancaster high street card shop
A major name in cards and gifts will close its high street shop in Lancaster next month.


'Where is the money?' Morecambe FC sale on brink of collapse after wages delay
The board at Morecambe Football Club say the deal to take over the ownership of the club is on the brink of collapsing.


Mapped: The Lancashire streets where more people claim PIP than anywhere else
One area in Lancashire has among the highest rates in England and Wales


Lancaster man jailed for violent offences
A Lancaster man has been jailed for a number of violent offences.


Multi-million pound student flats revamp of Lancaster mill given thumbs up
A £10m transformation of student flats in a historic former Lancaster mill has been given the green light.


Plans for 110 homes in Lancaster refused by council
Plans for 110 new homes near Williamson Park have been rejected by Lancaster City Council.


Discover ways to a healthier and happier life at Lancaster festival
Bay Health Festivals returns to Lancaster in July with two days of activity dedicated to inspiring healthy lifestyles.


South Lakes MP speaking at public meeting in Morecambe
Lancaster and Morecambe Liberal Democrats are holding a public meeting at Morecambe Memorial Hall on Church Street at 7.30pm on Thursday July 3.


New partnership between Lancaster charities will help support people affected by Multiple Sclerosis
Local charities CancerCare and the MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Society Lancaster, Morecambe & Bay have announced a new partnership which aims to support individuals affected by an MS diagnosis.


Lancaster University ranked among world’s top 100 for sustainability impact
Lancaster University’s leading work to help reduce inequalities as well as its efforts promoting and supporting education around sustainable land use globally has helped propel it to a top 100 sustainability ranking.


Residents of village near Lancaster concerned about young people speeding in cars
Residents in the Milnthorpe area have been expressing concerns about young people speeding in their cars between Crooklands, Holme and Milnthorpe, said police.


Firefighters tackle building blaze in Lancaster
Firefighters raced to the scene of a commercial building fire in Lancaster.


Morecambe garage comes to rescue after tyres spiked on stolen car during police chase
A Morecambe tyre shop fixed tyres on a car that had been spiked by police.
