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Lancaster man dies on Christmas Day after hit and run
A man from Lancaster who was critically injured in a hit and run has died.
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Man, 41, banned from Lancaster city centre after carrying out four assaults in a week
A man has been banned from being in Lancaster city centre for the next two years.
Two bodies and disembodied feet found in Heysham, Glasson Dock and Morecambe Bay remain unidentified
Britain’s database of unsolved deaths may help police solve the mystery of a woman’s right foot found in a training shoe in Middleton, near Overton, in August 1987.
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Heysham man banned from Lancaster city centre and jailed for assaults
A man has been banned from being in Lancaster city centre for the next two years.
Man, 42, dies on Christmas Day following alleged hit-and-run
Police are appealing for any CCTV or Dashcam footage which could assist with enquiries
United Utilities offers advice to Lancaster and Morecambe residents to protect pipes ahead of upcoming cold snap
With a wintry cold snap predicted to hit over the weekend United Utilities is offering help and advice to residents and businesses in Lancashire to protect their water pipes and avoid bursts and flooding.
Lancashire Resilience Forum launches safer winter campaign
The Lancashire Resilience Forum is launching a month-long campaign to promote valuable tips to help individuals and communities across the county to be better prepared for potential winter emergencies such as freezing weather, flooding and power cuts.
Firefighters tackle blaze in derelict building in Lancaster
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a derelict property in Lancaster.
Meet the Morecambe councillor inspired during Covid who’s now helping to regenerate our district
A Morecambe councillor has described how he was inspired to get involved in local politics after his community work during the Covid pandemic.
Man, 42, dies on Christmas Day after hit and run collision in Lancaster
A man has died following a hit and run collision in Lancaster.
Person rescued from ditch full of water in Morecambe
Firefighters rescued a person from a ditch in Morecambe.
Lancaster train services affected as major railway bridge works get under way
Work on a major railway bridge replacement is set to begin - leading to travel disruption in the Lancaster area.
Town's international film festival to celebrate Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday
The centenary of Eric Morecambe will be celebrated at the grand opening of a film festival in the town.
Dates announced as Eden Project Morecambe set for big year in 2026
The team behind the Eden Project Morecambe will start the new year with a series of fun family events in what's expected to be a big year for the scheme.
Quit smoking clinics now open across Lancaster and Morecambe Bay
Free clinics are open across the Lancaster and Morecambe area to help people quit smoking in 2026.
Swimmers warned ahead of plans for icy New Year's dip
The RNLI warns: 'If in doubt, don't go out'
Faces of 65 criminals jailed in Lancashire 2025 - including former surgeon Amal Bose and killer Thomas Dures
As 2025 draws to a close, Lancashire’s courts have jailed dozens of dangerous and high-profile offenders for crimes that have shaken communities across the county.
The Morecambe councillor spurred into local politics after pandemic activity
Martin Bottoms reflects on community role, regeneration, family and loss of his wife
Green light expected as Lancaster cafe demolition plans go before council
Plans to demolish the ‘structurally unsound’ cafe and shop at a popular park in Lancaster are to be discussed this month.
20 photos taken by readers during 2025 show best of Lancaster and Morecambe
We are so lucky to live in this stunning part of the country.