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This ice-blasting air cooler has just plunged in price for Prime Day
If you're struggling in the heat, Amazon's knocked more than £25 off this clever Midea air cooler, which chills the air with water and ice.

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The faces of 21 paedophiles, drug dealers, rapists, robbers and criminals jailed in Lancashire in June 2025
These are the faces of 21 criminals who were put behind bars in Lancashire in June 2025.


Parental bereavement leave: What law change could mean for families experiencing miscarriage or pregnancy loss
The change acknowledges grief following pregnancy loss is just as profound, no matter when it happens

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PHOTOS: Lancaster hotel, pub and restaurant unveils striking new look after £600K refurb
A popular hotel, pub and restaurant at the gateway to Lancaster has reopened after a £600,000 revamp.


27 Lancashire businesses given new food hygiene ratings - here's what they scored
27 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.


Excitement builds with just days to go before Lancaster’s Dino Fest comes to city
Dino Fest will be roaring back into Lancaster city centre on July 12 and 13.

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UK emergency alert: Date and time of alert system test - events taking place on the day
A video explains the upcoming test of the UK’s emergency alert system which is designed to warn the public of danger.
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Government parental leave review: What could change for new parents - and how to have your say
Some big changes could soon be on the way for new families 🤱


Fire crews called to blaze on farm in village near Lancaster
Firefighters used the River Lune for help as they extinguished a blaze in Hornby this morning, Tuesday.


Morecambe charity pair honoured with prestigious British award
Congratulations are in order for two Morecambe charity heroes.


Stolen motorbike being driven in the Morecambe area
A motorbike was stolen from a house in Morecambe, police said.

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Sadhguru interview: world-famous yogi says there are 25 years to save Britain's soil and farming industry
There are 25 years to save Britain’s soil otherwise it will eventually turn into a desert and end farming as we know it, an environmental campaigner and Indian guru has told NationalWorld.
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Businesses rally round to help Morecambe FC staff as wages remain unpaid
Takeaways have rallied round to support Morecambe FC staff with free food as their salaries remain unpaid due to the crisis at the club.


Morecambe FC owners-in-waiting say club is "being held hostage" over delayed sale
The prospective new bosses of Morecambe FC have made a final appeal to the current owner to sell his shares and allow their takeover of the crisis-hit club.


Man arrested after being confronted by 'paedophile hunters' in Morecambe
A Morecambe man was arrested after he was confronted by ‘paedophile hunters’ in the town.


Children's home plan in pipeline for Carnforth house
Plans for a house in Carnforth to be turned into a children’s home have been put forward to the city council,.


Road near Lancaster closed due to road traffic collision
A road near Lancaster is currently closed due to a road traffic collision.


Firefighters rush to rescue person after falling 10ft down 'steep embankment'
Two fire crews and paramedics were called to the scene


UPDATED: Morecambe FC takeover deal still not done as board resign for second time
The board of directors at Morecambe Football Club have resigned for a second time after a deal to takeover the Shrimps wasn't completed as expected today.


Lancaster business owner who started off making jewellery on kitchen table is finalist in entrepreneur awards
A Lancaster businesswoman has been named as a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, in recognition of the rapid growth of her mission-led jewellery brand, The Promise Co.
