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Future of primary school near Lancaster under consultation over falling pupil numbers
A consultation has been launched on the future of a primary school near Lancaster due to falling pupil numbers.
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Have your say on future of primary school near Lancaster which has falling pupil numbers
People are to be invited to have their say on the future of a primary school near Lancaster due to falling pupil numbers.
Lancaster shop ordered to close for three months for selling illicit tobacco
A Lancaster city centre shop has been ordered to close for three months after the sale of illicit tobacco products.
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Court round-up for Morecambe and Lancaster
The following people were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster, Blackburn, Burnley and Preston:
Lancaster city centre store hit with closure order
A store in Lancaster city centre store has been ordered to close after it was found to be selling illicit tobacco.
Mental health nurse role helps children at Royal Lancaster Infirmary get support sooner
Children and young people arriving at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary in mental health crisis are receiving faster, more comprehensive support thanks to a pioneering specialist nursing initiative.
Free parking in Lancaster and Morecambe on run up to Christmas
Shoppers and visitors to Lancaster and Morecambe can enjoy free parking on the run-up to Christmas, making it easier than ever to support local businesses and soak up the seasonal atmosphere.
26 years on: how music played its part in Lancaster’s millennium celebrations
As Lancaster gears up for its annual Music Festival, we take a look back to how music played its part in the city’s millennium celebrations 26 years ago.
Dog ban on Morecambe beaches lifted until May
Dogs are now allowed on Morecambe’s bathing beaches until the end of April 2027.
Next chapter for Williamson Park café redevelopment begins
Plans for a new café at Williamson Park have taken an important step forward after the council approved the next stage of work on the project.
Lancaster community centre receives £94k boost from BBC Children in Need
The Marsh Community Centre in Lancaster has been awarded £94,093 from BBC Children in Need.
Police have growing concern for man missing from Lancaster village
Police are growing increasingly concerned for a man missing from Halton.
New tool will allow the impact of local media such as the Lancaster Guardian to be measured more clearly
‘Deep connections to the communities and people they serve.’ A new tool will allow the impact of local media such as the Lancaster Guardian make to be measured more clearly.
Lancaster road closed after guttering falls from The Gregson
Part of the guttering at The Gregson Centre in Lancaster fell onto the pavement last night (Tuesday) and the fire service closed the road whilst everything was made safe.
Plans for new cafe to be built at historic Lancaster park
Plans for a new café at Williamson Park have taken an important step forward after Lancaster City Council's Cabinet approved the next stage of work on the project.
Lancaster village set for royal visit
Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, will visit a Lancaster village later this week.
INTERVIEWS: Pride in Place officially opens offices in West End of Morecambe
The team responsible for a £20m government scheme to regenerate the West End of Morecambe have opened their new offices.
Morecambe dog beach ban lifted until May 1, 2027
Lancaster City Council is reminding dog owners that their pets are now allowed on Morecambe’s bathing beaches as of October 1.
UK economy was prime topic at business meeting in Lancaster
Lancaster & Morecambe Chamber of Commerce welcomed business leaders from across the district for a discussion about the UK economy.
New tool helps patients and carers see how well Morecambe Bay hospitals provide care at the end of life
People can now see how well hospitals run by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) provide care at the end of life and support those important to patients during their final admission to hospital.