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Schools awarded after ‘compassionate’ training by Lancaster University psychologists
Six schools have been awarded Compassionate Schools status by the Lancashire Emotional Health in Schools Service.
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Court round-up for Lancaster and Morecambe
The following people were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster, Blackburn and Burnley:
‘Site investigation works’ under way at Eden Project Morecambe
A sign has gone up at the Eden Project Morecambe site saying site investigation works are being carried out from Wednesday July 22 to Friday July 24.
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Plans revealed for solar powered electric vehicle charging hub in Lancaster car park
The next step in proposals to develop a new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Lancaster are underway with the submission of an application for planning permission.
New Lancaster holiday let is among first in UK designed with neurodivergent people in mind
A short-stay apartment in Lancaster city centre is among the first designed specifically with neurodivergent people in mind.
Traffic stopped on M6 near Lancaster as emergency services descend
Traffic has stopped on the motorway.
Activity on Eden Project Morecambe site ahead of garden build
Preparation work is being carried out on the Eden Project Morecambe site this week.
New solar-powered electric vehicle charging hub in Lancaster moves step closer
Proposals to develop a new solar-powered electric vehicle charging hub in Lancaster have reached the next phase.
Lancaster charity urges parents to check if their child can receive free school meals
As the school summer holidays begin, Citizens Advice North Lancashire is urging parents and carers to check whether their child is eligible for free school meals ahead of the new school year.
Lancaster charity urge parents to check free school meals eligibility
As the school summer holidays begin, a Lancaster charity is urging parents and carers to check whether their child is eligible for free school meals.
Heysham nuclear power station to keep lights on for longer
Heysham 1 nuclear power station will remain operational for an extra two years, it has been announced.
Drainage work to close two Lancaster roads for fortnight
Two Lancaster city centre roads are to be temporarily closed for drainage work to be carried out.
Heysham 1 power station's life extended for another two years
Heysham 1 power station will continue to generate low-carbon electricity until March 2030, plant operator EDF has announced.
Lancaster library to close until 2027 for major refurb
Lancaster library will be closed for months whilst essential building and repair work is carried out.
Lancaster library to close next month for major restoration works
The library in Lancaster city centre will close next month until Spring 2027 as a major restoration project gets underway.
Name of new council for Lancaster and Morecambe approved by government
Some familiar and historic local authority identities will disappear.
'It was like a miracle.' Watch moment children rescued from sea in Lancashire coastal drama
In this incredible video, you can see the moment RNLI rescuers pluck two children from rough seas in Blackpool. Today, and to mark World Drowning Prevention Day this weekend, those children and their grateful parents will meet the heroes who saved their life face to face for the first time.
26 years on: Lancaster snapper captures stunning pictures from festival which heralded new millennium
It’s said that time and tide wait for no man and time has certainly flown since Lancaster district along with the rest of the world celebrated the new millennium.
Morecambe family wants to solve the mystery of this World War Two Japanese fan
It’s a mystery from through the ages.
Local businesses named finalists in Lancashire Tourism Awards
Businesses from across Lancaster and Morecambe Bay have been named as finalists in the county's annual tourism awards.