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New coffee shop in Lancaster offering selected drinks for £1 on opening day
A new coffee shop is opening on Cheapside in Lancaster city centre on Tuesday, June 30.
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Bentham school pupil on death row for 80s serial killer sex slave murders moved to another prison
A former pupil at Bentham Grammar School who is a notorious serial killer and rapist in California has been moved from San Quentin’s death row, which has been phased out, to another prison.
Holiday homes plan on the cards for former Heysham pub
Plans for a former Heysham pub to be converted into holiday apartments have been submitted to the city council.
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Controversial village homes plan passed despite hundreds of objections and traffic jam 'dread'
'Another step towards making Galgate a faceless, car-filled crossroads'
Ofsted praises Carnforth High School’s 'caring and inclusive community'
The latest Ofsted inspection at Carnforth High School has recognised the school as an inclusive place where pupils are happy to be part of a caring community.
Morecambe nursery to close due to extreme heat forecast
A Morecambe nursery will be closing later this week due to the extreme heat.
Morecambe children's nursery announces plans to close during extreme heat
A children's nursery in Morecambe has decided to close later this week for safety reasons due to the forecast of extremely hot temperatures.
21 more pictures taken at the bumper Armed Forces Day celebration weekend in Morecambe
Thousands of people descended on Morecambe for a bumper Armed Forces Day weekend.
Friendship helps build perfect partnership as Lancaster gift shop celebrates two years
Lancaster business Proper Lovely has officially celebrated its second birthday this month, marking the milestone by stepping into its third year of business.
Help protect Lancaster Canal by joining volunteers who keep waterway clear of weeds
Canal & River Trust is calling on people to help protect their local waterway by joining the volunteers who help keep the nation’s canals clear by removing fast‑growing aquatic weeds.
Controversial Lancaster village homes plan passed despite hundreds of objections and traffic jam ‘dread’
A controversial plan for new homes in a ‘congested’ Lancaster village has been approved, despite nearly 300 objections.
Lancaster MP reacts to resignation of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer
Lancaster & Wyre MP Cat Smith has thanked Sir Keir Starmer for his service after he resigned as Prime Minister.
Lancaster MP responds to Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister
The MP for Lancaster & Wyre has thanked Sir Keir Starmer for his service after he resigned as Prime Minister.
Carnforth High School praised as a "caring community" in Ofsted report
Carnforth High School has received its latest Ofsted report which recognises it as a caring and inclusive community.
Arrest at Jubilee Tower near Lancaster following concern for safety
Lancaster, Morecambe & Wyre Rural Taskforce have provided a snapshot of what they were up to during Neighbourhood Policing week of action.
Firefighters train with horses at Hornby kennels to sharpen their animal rescue skills
Training with larger animals is regarded as essential preparation for fire and rescue crews...
Food waste saved from landfill in Lancaster district equates to 63 double decker buses
Residents across the Lancaster district have shown a strong appetite for recycling their food waste, with households recycling the equivalent of 63 double decker buses in just four months.
Morecambe MP thanks Sir Keir Starmer after Prime Minister announces resignation
Morecambe MP Lizzi Collinge says she believes Sir Keir Starmer has “made the right decision” by stepping down as Prime Minister.
Here is why there might be increased noise and steam at Heysham power stations
EDF and Heysham Power Stations have issued a statement about increased noise and steam at the nuclear facility this week.
Lancaster company secures landmark contract win for Isle of Man tower
The tower will be located at the summit of Snaefell, the Isle of Man’s only mountain, at 621 metres above sea level...