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When food waste collections begin in every area of Lancashire as some councils reveal delays
Three Lancashire councils have been granted significantly more time to start dedicated household food waste collections – while two others have been unable to confirm whether they will meet the deadline for doing so.
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This heated blanket is better than half price on Amazon right now
A half-price deal on a Slumberdown heated blanket means you can stay warm for less than £30 while winter drags on
Lancaster University to lead multi-million pound research initiative to transform mental health support
Lancaster University has been awarded almost £11 million pounds for pioneering mental health research following a major investment by the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
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Police issue update following recent drug deaths
Drug users are being advised to seek immediate medical attention if they start displaying symptoms
Lancaster University to lead multi-million pound research to transform mental health support
Lancaster University has been awarded almost £11m for pioneering mental health research following a major investment by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Public asked to stay away from Williamson Park due to Storm Chandra
Members of the public are being advised to stay away from Williamson Park today due to the weather.
Lancaster park closed due to Storm Chandra
Williamson Park has been closed for the day, Tuesday, due to the high winds caused by Storm Chandra.
Police issue drug warning after three deaths in Morecambe and Carnforth
Police are investigating the possible drug related deaths of three people in Morecambe and Carnforth, including one linked to taking contaminated heroin.
Police issue statement after contaminated heroin warning in Lancaster and Morecambe
Police have released a statement about recent drug deaths in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.
Firefighters called to Morecambe village house fire
Fire crews helped six people after a house fire in Heysham on Monday evening.
Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote among 19 Lancashire businesses given new food hygiene ratings
A total of 19 businesses across Lancashire have received updated food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency.
'Don't lose the local link', warns Lancashire police commissioner as force merger plans unveiled
Government plans to slash the number of police forces must not damage the relationship between local communities and the officers who serve them, the man who oversees Lancashire Constabulary has warned.
Project celebrating life of remarkable Lancaster artist gets £91k National Lottery boost
The life of a remarkable artist and pioneering inventor who lived and worked in Lancaster more than a century ago will be celebrated this year, thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Lancaster families living ‘in absolute hell’ near rat-infested footpath covered in litter and dirty needles
A Lancaster footpath used regularly by schoolchildren is being over-run by rats and littered with fly tipping and discarded needles, residents say.
Traders wanted for first ever Heysham food and drink festival
Traders are wanted for the first ever Heysham food and drink festival.
Lancaster to celebrate life of city's groundbreaking inventor
The life of a remarkable artist and pioneering inventor who lived and worked in Lancaster more than a century ago will be celebrated this year.
Carnforth Town Council proposes budget for 2026/27
Carnforth Town Council has agreed its draft budget and precept proposal for 2026/27.
Lancaster and Morecambe School Aid music festival taking a break in 2026
Organisers of a music festival raising funds for local schools said the event will not take place this year.
Carnforth residents set to pay less Council tax to town council
Carnforth residents will see a fall in their town council's share of Council tax on their next bill.
Morecambe Town Council's proposed council tax increase for 2026/27
Morecambe Town Council have set their budget for 2026/2027 and are proposing an increase in their share of Council Tax of 2.46%.