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Frontierland developer search "in its final stages"
Plans to find a developer to work on the long-derelict Frontierland site are "in the final stages", says a leading councillor.
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Warning to drivers of Heysham Port delays due to roadworks
Delays are possible when United Utilities roadworks start next week near Heysham Port.
Tour de France and Eden Project among priorities as Lancaster City Council sets out two-year vision
Preparing for next year's Tour de France and the arrival of the Eden Project are among the priorities agreed by Lancaster City Council for the next two years.
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Plans for Frontierland Morecambe, Eden Project Morecambe and affordable housing in Canal Quarter in city council vision for Lancaster district
A blueprint setting out Lancaster City Council’s bold vision for the Lancaster district over the next two years has been published following unanimous approval by councillors.
Have you say to identify land in Lancaster district that could be suitable for development
Lancaster City Council need residents’ help to identify land that could be suitable for development as part of the new Local Plan.
Firefighters tackle commercial property blaze in Morecambe
Firefighters tackled a blaze at a commercial property in Morecambe.
Crews called to fire at Midland Hotel in Morecambe
Firefighters were called on Friday morning to a fire at the Midland Hotel in Morecambe.
Lancaster community centre boost to help children learn about finance
A £3,500 donation by national accountancy and advisory firm MHA to a community centre in Lancaster has been used to help improve the financial literacy of less advantaged children.
Morecambe man to appear in court accused of burglary and other offences
A man has been charged with burglary and a number of other offences in the Morecambe area.
Court round-up for Morecambe and Lancaster
The following people were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster and Burnley:
Morecambe man charged with house burglary and possession of knife in public
A man has been charged with burglary, possession of a knife blade in a public place and a number of other offences in the Morecambe area.
Improvements recognised in Ofsted visit to school near Lancaster
Leaders at Dallam School in Milnthorpe are celebrating as Ofsted recognises the improvements they’ve put in place.
Lancaster chef receives highest accolade at prestigious awards ceremony
A Lancaster chef who is chef patron/director at Michelin-starred Northcote has been honoured at a national awards ceremony.
German prisoners of war at Lancaster Castle helped build Kingsway
War historian Shaun Corkerry puts the spotlight on three German soldiers who were held at Lancaster Castle as prisoners of war and never returned home.
HGV driver taken to hospital after lorry jackknifed on M6 near Carnforth
A lorry driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a HGV jackknifed on the M6 near Carnforth.
City set for busy weekend with Pride, Lancaster Day, music festival and World Cup kick-off
Lancaster city centre is set for a huge weekend of celebration with events including Lancaster Day, Pride and the Quayfest music festival.
International Market to return to Morecambe Promenade
An outdoor market on Morecambe Promenade selling international food and other goods will return this weekend.
Plans to revamp former Lancaster antiques centre recommended for green light
Future plans for a popular antiques showroom in Lancaster which closed last year could get the go-ahead.
Up to 93 new homes near Lancaster recommended for green light despite hundreds of objections
Plans to build 93 homes to extend Galgate village should get the go-ahead, say council planners.