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Date Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak this week - and the best time frame to look for the Perseids
You could see up to 100 meteors per hour during the Perseid meteor shower.
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Tanning salons being investigated by Lancaster City Council after offering 15-year-old use of sunbed
Lancaster City Council’s Food and Safety team is investigating two sunbed businesses after a 15-year-old was offered the use of tanning equipment.
Heatwave alert as Lancaster and Morecambe set to sizzle in 30 degree heat
Lancaster and Morecambe will see another heatwave this week building up to peak temperatures with a clear outlook for Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse.
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Solar eclipse: How to make pinhole projector at home as stocks run low on special glasses
A partial solar eclipse - with around 90 to 96% coverage - will be visible from the UK on Wednesday.
Carnforth inn and restaurant invests £500k for refurb
The family-owned Longlands Inn and Restaurant at Tewitfield, near Carnforth has committed to an ongoing reinvestment programme at the popular canalside venue.
Addiction treatment centre near Lancaster marks 20 years of supporting its residents
Twenty years’ success in supporting individuals with addiction issues have been celebrated at Littledale Hall, near Caton.
Bentham man's quest to complete 2027 London Marathon in memory of his grandad
A Bentham man is to run the 2027 London Marathon to raise money for the RNLI in memory of his grandad.
North West universities ranked by the Complete University Guide ahead of A-level results day
Ahead of A-level results day, and the start of clearing for some, take a look at this guide for the top ranking universities in the North West.
Heartbreak over state of eyesore former Lancaster pub as council takes action
Action is being taken over a derelict much-loved former pub and music venue.
Morecambe West End regeneration scheme launches street champions campaign
The Pride in Place West End Morecambe team have launched their Street Champions campaign.
Street Champions campaign launched in West End of Morecambe
Volunteers have become Street Champions for the West End of Morecambe as part of a £20m investment to improve the area.
City agency proves national impact can come from Lancaster
From its office in Lancaster, Noise Agency has always believed that bespoke, high impact marketing doesn’t just come out of Manchester and London.
Call for action at eyesore Lancaster pub which has stood empty for six years
City councillors have called for action to be taken over an empty Lancaster pub left to fall into disrepair.
New school plan for former Lancaster church
Plans to redevelop a former church and turn it into a school for pupils with special educational needs have been put forward to the city council.
Pair arrested after burglary at zoo near Lancaster
Two people were arrested following a break in at a Milnthorpe zoo.
Lancaster photographer issues eyesight warning ahead of partial solar eclipse
A Lancaster photographer has warned people ahead of this week’s partial solar eclipse not to put their eyesight at risk for the ‘perfect photo’.
Man arrested after alleged indecent exposure incidents near North Yorkshire market town
A man has been arrested after multiple reports that he exposed himself in and around the Settle area.
First glimpse of 'Realm of the Moon' as new Eden Project Morecambe hub set to officially open
A first look at a main visitor experience at the Eden Project Morecambe has been revealed as a new hub for the scheme is set to open in the town.
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.
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.