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Hunt is on for £28m saving at Lancashire County Council to plug predicted budget gap
‘Immediate’ savings are being sought across all Lancashire County Council departments in an attempt to bridge a near £28m gap that has opened up in the budget for the current financial year.
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New Morecambe Bay neighbourhood health project aims to ‘stop people from being bounced around a broken system’
Thousands of people in Morecambe Bay are set to benefit from improved care closer to home says the government, as it begins to roll out new neighbourhood health services.
Lancaster M6 drivers warned of long delays and road closures – here’s where and why
Motorists travelling on the M6 will face long delays and reduced speed limits from next week.
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Morecambe man admits causing death of taxi passenger
A 22-year-old man has admitted causing the death of a taxi passenger by dangerous driving.
Plans revealed to extend conservation areas of Lancaster villages
Three historic villages near Lancaster could have their conservation areas extended to protect their character.
Where all of Lancashire's hospitals rank in new NHS league table
Two Lancashire hospital trusts have been judged to be amongst the 10 worst performing in England according to a new NHS ‘league table’.
Flood alerts issued for parts of Lancaster and Morecambe
Flood alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency for three areas in the Lancaster and Morecambe district.
Morecambe FC celebration event raises more than £5,000 for the Shrimps Trust
A special Morecambe FC celebration event at the Winter Gardens raised more than £5,000 for the Shrimps Trust.
Father and son with cancer to parachute jump for Lancaster hospice
A father and son who both have cancer are planning a tandem parachute jump to raise funds for St John's Hospice.
Fire crews tackle fence posts fire in village near Lancaster
Fire crews were sent to tackle fence posts fire in a field at a village near Lancaster last night.
Lancaster Canal Quarter developers and Kanteena boss speak out after hundreds of objections to demolition of venue
A Lancaster music venue boss, developers and the city’s MP have spoken out after hundreds of objections to its demolition.
Firefighters tackle fence posts on fire in field near Lancaster
Hornby firefighters had just finished their weekly drill night and were sorting out equipment from a previous incident when they were sent to a fire in the Gressingham area.
Lancashire farmers ranked second most respected profession in UK, NFU survey reveals
As the country celebrates Back British Farming Day, the British public has once again shown unwavering support for farmers and growers, voting them as the second most respected profession in the UK for the third year running.
Motorists warned to expect delays on M6 due to central barrier replacement
Motorists travelling through Lancaster on the M6 are being warned to expect delays next week.
Lancaster teacher banned from profession for life after assaulting pupil with additional needs
A teacher who assaulted a student by repeatedly hitting him against a wall has been banned from the profession for life.
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Astronomy events to catch in the UK this month - Venus disappears, Saturn shines bright and autumn begins
Watch the video to take a look back at the Blood Moon, with three more astronomy events to look out for this month.
These are all the flags Reform in Lancashire have decided can be flown over County Hall
Seven different flags will be permitted to be flown above Lancashire County Council’s headquarters after the authority’s cabinet agreed a new policy that members said was designed to encourage a collective pride in country and county.
Large number of drivers caught speeding near Lancaster park
A large number of drivers were caught speeding near Williamson Park in Lancaster.
Permission sought for eco-friendly over 55s mobile homes on Lancaster farmland
Permission sought for eco-friendly over 55s mobile homes on Lancaster farmland
Historic villages with Booker Prize and Bronte sister links could see conservation area changes
Personalities, buildings and landscape highlighted in council proposals