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Heysham 1 power station donates PPE to support international fire and rescue missions
EDF’s Heysham 1 power station has donated a large supply of retired personal protective equipment (PPE) that can no longer be used by the station to the International Fire & Rescue Association (IFRA).
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250 new homes plan at former Carnforth quarry site could finally be given green light
Plans to build up to 250 new homes at a disused quarry in Carnforth will be discussed at meeting later this month – seven years after the proposals were first submitted to the council.
How you can help shape bid for Morecambe to become first UK Town of Culture
A drop-in event will be held about plans for Morecambe to apply to become the first UK Town of Culture.
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Friends of Morecambe venue mark 125th birthday of famous variety star
Friends of The Platform have celebrated the life of a legendary comic as well as an award to a leading supporter of the venue.
Lancaster artist's unique limited edition print up for grabs in charity raffle
A renowned Lancaster wildlife artist has unveiled a one-of-a-kind donation to charity.
Councillors clash over affordable housing as rent rises look likely
Tenants across Lancaster and Morecambe district could face increases
Lancaster restaurant learns fate after being caught employing illegal workers
'There has been a persistent and serious pattern of conduct’
Support programme to help vulnerable women in Lancaster and Morecambe awarded funding
A support programme to help protect vulnerable women in Lancaster and Morecambe has been awarded funding from Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner.
Lancaster restaurant keeps premises licence despite use of illegal workers and unpaid fines
A Lancaster Indian restaurant has kept its premises licence, even though thousands of pounds of penalties relating to the use of illegal workers remains unpaid.
Met Office issues 15-hour weather warning as 59mph winds expected in Morecambe and Lancaster
Lancashire is bracing for ‘strong winds’ and ‘heavy rain’ as the Met Office issues a new weather warning.
Person rescued from cliff edge in Heysham
Fire crews were called to rescue a person stuck on a cliff edge at Heysham.
Have your say on ‘proposed’ decision to permit reducing chemical contamination at site in North Yorkshire town
The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its proposed decision to grant a permit variation to Angus Fire Limited in High Bentham, North Yorkshire.
Increased noise and steam as reactors come back online at Heysham power station
Bosses at Heysham power station say there is likely to be increased noise and steam coming from the site in the coming days.
Here is why there might be increased noise and steam at Heysham power stations
Heysham Power Stations have issued a statement about increased noise and steam at the nuclear facility.
Joy for Lancaster community hub as £200k lottery funding helps to invest in its future
The Gregson Centre in Lancaster has been awarded more than £200,000 by the National Lottery.
Firefighters rescue person stranded on cliff edge at Heysham
Emergency crews rescued a person stuck on a cliff edge in Heysham on Tuesday afternoon.
Lancaster community centre celebrates £220K Lottery award
The team at a Lancaster community and arts centre are thrilled after a grant of £220,617 from the National Lottery.
LISTEN: Heysham fundraiser tells inspiring story of surviving sudden cardiac arrest
A dad from Heysham has bounced back from a near-fatal cardiac arrest to help others including his stepdaughter who herself survived a horrific car crash.
Date and fundraiser announced for return of Lancaster Pride
Lancaster Pride will return to the city in 2026 and a fundraiser has been launched.
Beyond Radio 10 for 10: The Big Lancaster Spring Clean
Beyond Radio will be joining in a community tidy up in Lancaster in the first of 10 events this year to celebrate our 10th birthday.