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Lancaster University appeals for citizen scientists after Venezuela earthquakes
Scientists from Lancaster University are appealing for volunteers to help a citizen science project helping the delivery of humanitarian aid in the wake of two earthquakes within less than one minute of each other in Venezuela.
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Thousands in Lancaster yet to benefit from major broadband upgrade
Most of Lancaster is now covered by Full Fibre but many residents and businesses still haven’t made the switch...
Morecambe MP column: Why I am backing Andy Burnham to become the next Prime Minister
‘ The Prime Minister showed careful leadership and judgement ...but it was the right time to go’
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Intrepid Royal Lancaster Infirmary team to take on mammoth challenge to support hospital charity
A team from the Royal Lancaster Infirmary’s Acute Surgical Unit is to take on a Lake District challenge to support the hospital’s own charity.
Ofsted success for school near Lancaster as boarding rated 'Good' across all areas
Boarders at Dallam School enjoy a positive boarding experience, feel safe, make good academic progress and benefit from strong pastoral support.
Work due to start on 58 new homes in Lancaster
Work is due to start this week at a new housing development in Lancaster.
Former Lancaster mayor raises nearly £1k for cancer charity
Former Mayor of Lancaster and Green Party Councillor Abi Mills has once again demonstrated her generosity and community spirit by raising nearly £1,000 for CancerCare North Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Tyson Fury shares loved-up message to wife Paris as next fight announced
The sweet post comes despite Paris previously hoping Tyson would stay retired
Retro pictures as popular Lancaster chippy celebrates 28 years in business
One of Lancaster’s best-known fish and chip shops is celebrating a major milestone after reaching 28 years in business.
£5k reward for information which leads to police locating man with Morecambe link
The reward for information leading to police locating Adrian Lewicki has now been increased to £5,000.
Police investigate after four people injured in Lancaster crash involving ambulance
Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses and footage after four people - including a patient - were injured in a crash involving an ambulance and a van in Lancaster.
Revamped animal attractions reopen at Lancaster park
Two popular attractions at a Lancaster park have reopened after several months of closure for repairs.
New images revealed as public consultation opens on £100m Lancaster regeneration plans
You can now have your say on a planned £100m regeneration scheme in Lancaster to include a food hall/music venue, hotel, student accommodation, multi-storey car park and more.
Bold new £100m plans revealed for Lancaster Canal Quarter including hotel, student housing and health centre
Exciting new plans have been unveiled for the Brewery Lane site in Lancaster’s Canal Quarter.
Lancaster Spirits Company collects international award
The team at Lancaster Spirits Co has been presented with a silver medal at the International Wine & Spirit Competition 2026 for its Founders Reserve Year 1 Release Single Malt Spirit.
Appeal after woman in her 50s seriously injured in Lancaster collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a collision left a woman with serious injuries.
Appeal launched to identify man wanted in connection with attempted burglary in Morecambe
The male appears to attempt to shield his face
Police release images of man as they investigate attempted burglary in Morecambe
Do you recognise the man in this sequence of images?
Friends to take to the skies for charity after being inspired by Morecambe mum's brain tumour fight
The strength of a Morecambe mum who has fought both thyroid cancer and a brain tumour is inspiring her friends and family.
24 glamorous pictures of Lancaster and Morecambe students at their proms in years gone by
It’s school leavers proms season, so we thought we’d take a look through our archives at some end-of-year parties from the past.