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All the big changes planned for Lancashire drivers in new road safety push
A lower drink drive limit, compulsory eye tests for the over 70s and more training for young motorists are all on the cards as part of government plans to save thousands of lives on Britain's roads each year.
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All the Lancashire schools and colleges that were rated 'Outstanding' in 2025
As 2025 has officially ended, we thought we’d look at the schools and colleges in Lancashire who were probably most pleased with the Ofsted reports they received.
Crews called to fire at village hall
Firefighters were called out after an extractor fan caught fire at Arkholme Village Hall.
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Trial date set for Lancaster man accused of threats to kill city MP
A trial date has been set for a man accused of threatening to kill Lancaster and Wyre MP Cat Smith.
LISTEN: How Eden Project's new community garden will bring sunshine to Morecambe
A leading light at the Eden Project has spoken about how their new community garden will start to take shape on Morecambe Promenade.
Go behind the scenes as new owners prepare to re-open Lancaster venue
A stunning hotel and wedding venue just outside Lancaster is to re-open this week under new ownership less than a year after it closed.
Lancashire couple stuck in Caribbean cruise 'limbo' after Donald Trump's Venezuela invasion
The ship is currently docked in Barbados for the THIRD time
Wanted sex offender with links to Lancashire caught after nearly six months on the run
A wanted sex offender with links to Lancashire has been arrested after spending nearly six months on the run, police have confirmed.
Three horses rescued from Lancaster Canal
Fire crews were called to rescue three horses who had fallen through ice on the Lancaster Canal.
Morecambe man admits fraud and stealing iPads from schools
A Morecambe man has pleaded guilty to fraud and theft from his employer.
Tribute paid to charismatic Lancaster singer who passed away aged 64
Sensational Lancaster vocalist Liz Jackson, known for gigs with Betty’s Blues, Sound Investment and the Band from Uncle, has died at the age of 64.
Lancaster hotel to reopen under new name and ownership
A Lancaster hotel, bar and wedding venue is set to reopen under new ownership and management.
GP surgery forced to close as power cut hits Lancaster city centre
A power cut is affecting properties in Lancaster city centre.
Firefighters rush to the rescue of three horses trapped in icy water at Lancaster Canal
Three horses have been rescued by firefighters after falling through ice in a canal.
Morecambe chemist permanently closes
A pharmacy in Morecambe has closed its doors.
Heysham murder featured in TV documentary
A TV documentary has shown how a killer who murdered a man in Heysham was brought to justice.
My son, 14, was killed in a horror crash on the M6 caused by his dad and now I am determined to get justice
The heartbroken mum of a teenage boy killed after his dad caused a motorway crash while high on cocaine has demanded tougher sentences.
Popular high street chain with stores in Lancaster and Garstang goes into administration
Well-known retail chain The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) is being put into administration.
Firefighters tackle blaze in toilets at village hall near Lancaster
Firefighters tackled a fire in the women’s toilets at Arkholme village hall.
'Our top priority is always constituents' says Morecambe's MP
I have a confession to make – I hate New Year’s resolutions.