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Government responds to Lancashire mayor question as leaders' views remain mixed amid council tax warning
The government has told Lancashire that an elected mayor would give local leaders “the tools” they need to boost the county’s economy.
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15 Lancashire eateries rated by food hygiene inspectors for cleanliness
15 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
Latest scores on the doors as 15 Lancashire pubs, restaurants and takeaways given new food hygiene ratings
15 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
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Storm Desmond 10 years on: Lancaster Greens look back at local climate change actions since the big flood of 2015
Ten years ago, on December 5 2015, the River Lune burst its banks after heavy rain from Storm Desmond.
Man jailed for causing death of Lancaster girl by careless driving
A man has been jailed for causing a six-year-old girl’s death by careless driving.
Protest called in bid to save Lancaster day centre
Trade unions have called a protest in Lancaster on Saturday December 13 against the threatened closure of Vale View Day Centre as part of a review of care provision by Lancashire County Council.
Truck driver jailed for causing death of six-year-old Lancaster girl
A man has been jailed after a six year old girl from Lancaster was fatally struck by a flat-bed truck as she stepped off a bus in Bilsborrow.
Millie Radford rushes daughter, 5, to hospital whilst mum laps up Lapland
Millie and Ophelia have been struggling with the flu
Unique Morecambe Bay initiative wins top education award
A unique initiative now firmly established in Morecambe Bay, which continues to develop new ways of educating children from early years to postgraduate, has won a world class education award.
Lancaster service station booze plan gets go-ahead despite 'disturbance' fears
'The convenience store is a valuable resource for local people'
New data reveals number of alcohol-related deaths in Lancaster
Dozens of deaths from alcohol-related conditions were recorded in Lancaster last year.
Go-ahead for Lancaster service station off-licence despite ‘disturbance’ fear
A petrol station and convenience store will be allowed to sell alcohol despite concerns over anti-social behaviour, safety and drink driving.
Hoax earthquake picture of collapsed Lancaster bridge causes travel chaos
Trains were halted after a suspected AI-generated picture that seemed to show major damage to a bridge appeared on social media following an earthquake, reports the BBC.
Ward closed to visitors at Royal Lancaster Infirmary due to norovirus outbreak
Visiting has been suspended on a ward at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary due to a norovirus outbreak.
‘Don’t suffer in silence’ say Lancashire police as domestic abuse Christmas campaign launches
Lancashire Police are urging victims of domestic abuse not to suffer in silence over the festive period.
Former Morecambe Football Club co-chairmen break silence after shock resignation from board
Two Morecambe FC former co-chairmen have issued a statement after resigning from the board of directors.
Cosy cafe space opening in Carnforth to provide warm place for community
A brand new Cosy Café space is opening at Carnforth Civic Hall, designed to provide a warm, welcoming environment for the community this winter.
Lancaster school pupils spread festive cheer to care home residents
A pupil at Lancaster Girls Grammar School is spreading festive cheer to care home residents by launching a Christmas card initiative, encouraging students to create cards for named residents.
Royal Lancaster Infirmary ward closed to visitors due to norovirus outbreak
Visiting has been suspended on a ward at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary due to a norovirus outbreak.
Lancaster teacher banned after 'inappropriately restraining’ pupil
A teacher at a specialist school in Lancaster has been banned indefinitely after he inappropriately restrained a pupil whilst singing a nursery rhyme.