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Lancaster University to create £2m nuclear power station control room simulator
Lancaster University is to create a new nuclear power station control room simulator.
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Festive cheer comes to Morecambe village with installation of 20-foot Christmas tree
Bare Village will sparkle with festive spirit this December, thanks to a beautiful 20-foot Christmas tree to be installed by Morecambe Town Council.
Plans revealed to turn former Lancaster village pub into six apartments
Plans for a semi-derelict former village pub to be turned into six apartments have been unveiled.
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Biker injured in Morecambe collision
A biker has been taken to hospital after a collision on a Morecambe road.
Plans unveiled to demolish cafe and shop at popular Lancaster park
Plans have been submitted to demolish the ‘structurally unsound’ cafe and shop at a popular park in Lancaster.
New plans revealed for closed down Lancaster antiques centre
Plans have been revealed to convert a former antiques centre in Lancaster into six separate units for flexible use.
'Eden Project Morecambe will be great for the town - but we'll believe it when we see it'
The attraction is due to open in 2028
Morecambe Promenade in pictures: From seafront B&Bs to famous hotel
Morecambe was once a thriving seaside town
Train services hit by delays as Storm Claudia brings heavy rain and wind
Train services through Lancaster may be hit by delays and cancellations as Storm Claudia batters the UK.
Strike dates set at Lancaster University in jobs cut row
Staff at Lancaster University will take two days of strike action later this month in a dispute over a threat to axe one in four staff.
Lancaster youth charity receives King's Award for Voluntary Service
A Lancaster charity giving creative opportunities to young people has been given the King's Award for Voluntary Service.
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Lancashire's North-South divide: council plan to cut the county in two
Just two new councils should be created to serve the whole of Lancashire when the county's 15 existing local authorities are abolished, Lancashire County Council is set to argue.
Lancaster University wins prestigious 'green' award
Ground-breaking green initiatives earned Lancaster University a win in the 2025 Green Gown Awards and national recognition for leadership and innovation in sustainability.
Three drivers in Lancashire get licences revoked after failing 20m roadside eyesight test
Lancashire Police carried out 697 eyesight checks as part of the two week long Operation Dark Night.
Lancaster apprentice chef joins hotel group’s culinary academy
An apprentice chef from Lancaster has joined a North West hotel group’s specialist training academy.
Plans revealed for £100m Lancaster Canal Quarter development include hotel and new entertainment venue
On behalf of Lanmara Developments Ltd (LDL), Axis-RE and Marco Living have announced the first look at their masterplan for the regeneration of Brewery Lane, a three-acre site within Lancaster’s Canal Quarter.
Council urges residents to fight fly-tipping this November
Lancaster City Council is encouraging residents to take action against fly-tipping to help keep the district looking its best and free from waste crime.
Amber rain warning issued for UK as Lancashire prepares for strong winds from Storm Claudia
Lancashire is set to face strong, gusty winds on Friday as Storm Claudia sweeps across the UK, bringing the risk of flooding, travel disruption and damage to buildings.
CCTV appeal after ‘incident’ at Lancaster University
Police want to speak to a man captured on CCTV in connection with an incident at Lancaster University.
Heysham shop lodges bid for premises licence to sell alcohol
A convenience store in Heysham has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol.