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Lancaster residents stage protest outside castle as part of nationwide fight against changes to jury trials
Residents gathered outside Lancaster Castle on Monday to demonstrate opposition to the government’s attack on trial by jury.
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What the people of Lancaster think as Reform and the Green Party see rise in popularity
Reform and the Green Party’s rise; city centre shops and jobs; night-time safety and students active in politics are among the big issues for people in Lancaster as a council by-election approaches.
Chance to learn all about pioneering inventor who put Lancaster on printing map
May marks 185 years since the birth of a pioneering inventor who put Lancaster on the printing map.
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Pictures and video as school commemorates life of Eric Morecambe with prom fun run
Students and staff from Morecambe Bay Academy held a fun run to commemorate what would have been Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday.
Promising future for district is highlighted as new Mayor of Lancaster takes over
Residents of Lancaster, Morecambe and district have been praised for working together for the good of the community.
Lancaster University research shows care home falls cut by a third with use of smart lights
The use of AI smart lights in care homes reduces falls by around a third, say Lancaster University researchers.
Popular city shop to host summer fashion evening at Lancaster Castle in support of hospice
An evening of fashion, entertainment and community spirit is coming to one of our most iconic landmarks this summer, as Renes hosts a Summer Evening of Fashion at Lancaster Castle.
Morecambe pensioner with pneumonia waited on 'uncomfortable' chair in Lancaster A&E for two days
A pensioner says she “could have died” after being forced to sit on an "uncomfortable" chair at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary for two-and-a-half days – before being given a bed.
Hope Bench installed on Lancaster quayside will provide calm space
A Hope Bench has been installed on St George’s Quay – the first in a series planned for the district.
Angela Rippon and ‘Eric and Little Ern’ launch Bring Me Sunshine Garden at Chelsea Flower Show
Legendary broadcaster Angela Rippon was joined by 'Eric & Little Ern' to launch the Eden Project Morecambe's 'Bring Me Sunshine' garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Talk and trail celebrating life of city’s groundbreaking inventor will mark Lancaster Day
The life of a remarkable artist and pioneering inventor who lived and worked in city more than a century ago is being celebrated with an event as part of Lancaster Day.
Fire crews called to house blaze in Lancaster
Fire crews were called to a blaze at a house in Lancaster in the early hours of Friday.
‘Knight Ride’ fundraiser underway for free summer outdoor Lancaster music festival
A fundraising campaign is underway to support a free live music festival coming to Lancaster this summer.
Police called to Venezuela Fury's wedding reception as one person arrested
The incident occurred just moments after popstar Peter Andre performed a string of chart topping hits at the lavish reception
'I could've died' - Gran with pneumonia left suffering on A&E chair for 60 hours before getting bed
Maureen Metcalfe claims she was the most unwell person in the Lancaster Royal Infirmary waiting room, and that her treatment left her feeling like a "non-person"
Hundreds of kids pay homage to Eric Morecambe with special centenary celebration fun run
Hundreds of school pupils performed the trademark 'Bring Me Sunshine' dance on the Promenade during a fun run to celebrate Eric Morecambe's centenary.
Tyson Fury's emotional words as his daughter Venezuela gets married
The teen wore her infamous white crocs at the wedding
Everything we know about Venezuela Fury's lavish wedding
The 16-year-old is planning to wear crocs at her glamorous wedding
The word on the streets of Lancaster as Green and Reform rise to the top
“I come into the city centre now and again at night – but I don’t feel particularly safe at night"
What the public thought of the potential closure of 10 Lancashire care homes and day centres
Families and local communities were asked for their thoughts on what should happen to the services.