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Two men who stole more than £200,000 of high value farm GPS units jailed
Two men have been jailed for stealing high value GPS systems from tractors on farms in Lancaster and Morecambe.
Vital Lancaster group gets £40k National Lottery boost
A Lancaster group which offers invaluable support to volunteers has been given a £40,000 boost.
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New hub opens its doors in Morecambe for those who don't want to bank online
A new banking hub has been officially opened in Morecambe’s Arndale.
The chequered history of Lancaster Market in pictures
After a devastating fire put paid to Lancaster’s old Victorian market in 1984, the creation of a new Lancaster market proved problematic from the outset.
New banking hub officially opened in Morecambe
A new banking hub has opened its doors in Morecambe town centre.
They raided Lancashire farms in devastating £200k spree before dramatic M61 arrest
Aidas Cinga and Damantas Skeltys stole GPS units from tractors during a two-month period
Two men jailed for £200k thefts from farms in Lancaster and Morecambe
Two men have been sentenced (Thursday November 6) at Preston Crown Court following the thefts of multiple high value agricultural GPS units, totalling over £200,000, from across the North of England between July and August 2024.
Morecambe grandad's special wedding day surprise for granddaughter
The granddaughter of a Morecambe care home resident got a lovely surprise as she walked down the aisle on her wedding day.
Heysham pupils brave the shave in aid of Lancaster charity
Two pupils from a Heysham school had a hair-raising experience for a Lancaster charity.
‘My Ryan would barely be in his twenties when his dad gets to walk free’
A grieving mum who lost her son aged 14 in a devastating cocaine fuelled motorway crash has launched a petition.
Lancaster charity comes to the rescue of much-loved Santa Sleigh
Lancaster Round Table is spreading festive cheer this December by taking on the popular Santa Sleigh from Carnforth Rotary.
Rundown historic Lancaster building saved after deal struck with council
The future of an historic building in Lancaster, which was falling into disrepair, has been secured.
New remembrance-themed display of poppies and Spitfires unveiled at Morecambe railway station
A moving Remembrance-themed display has been unveiled outside Morecambe railway station, transforming the flowerbeds into a heartfelt tribute ahead of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.
Police appeal after assault in Morecambe
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Morecambe.
Lancaster businesswoman nears end of 4000 mile trek for Palestine
A Lancaster businesswoman is nearing the end of a trek through 12 countries to raise funds for medical aid in the Middle East.
Lancaster group championing volunteers receives £400K lottery award
Lancaster-based champions of volunteers have received an award of more than £400,000 from the National Lottery.
Shrimps Trust recognised for role played during Morecambe FC ownership crisis
The role the official supporters’ group of Morecambe FC played during the club’s recent ownership crisis has been recognised with a national award nomination.
New remembrance display for Morecambe train station unveiled
A moving Remembrance-themed display has been revealed outside Morecambe Railway Station.
94-year-old Morecambe care home resident attends granddaughter’s wedding thanks to staff support
A 94-year-old Morecambe man was able to enjoy a special moment with his granddaughter at her wedding with support from the care home team where he lives.