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Crews ‘likely to be on scene for days’ following Lancaster industrial estate fire
Fire crews are ‘likely to be on the scene for days’ following a major incident at a Lancaster industrial estate.


VIDEOS and PHOTOS: Ten fire engines called to blaze on Lancaster industrial estate
Ten fire engines have been on the scene of a major fire on the Lune Industrial Estate in Lancaster.


Major incident declared as heavy snowfall causes travel chaos in Cumbria
A major incident has been declared in Cumbria due to heavy snowfall, the county's police force has said.


Going Green: Food waste in the UK is a huge issue
How bad is the food waste issue in the UK? I've heard some really high figures but are people really wasting that much food?


Going Green: Last chance to prepare soil before winter sets in
World Soil Day is on December 5 and while it’s a global movement to help encourage learning and raise awareness of the vital importance of soil for growing food for our planet, it’s also an opportunity to look closer to home at the state of UK soil.


Here’s where you can donate new or nearly new toys for Lancaster BID appeal
Lancaster BID have launched their toy appeal asking the public and business community to donate new or nearly new toys to those children that really need them this Christmas.


Three Morecambe town centre pubs for sale on same street with total price tag of at least £1m
Three Morecambe town centre pubs on the same street are up for sale for a total of at least £1m.


Firm expands with £500k investment in young people’s residential care in Morecambe
And award-winning care services company has added Residential Young People’s Services to its growing portfolio.


Cold weather: 49 stunning retro scenes of Lancaster and Morecambe in the snow
As temperatures fall, thoughts often turn to whether it is going to snow.


Silverdale pub celebrates being named in Top 20 list by national newspaper
A family-run pub in Silverdale is celebrating being named in a Top 20 list of the UK's best by a national newspaper.


56 pictures of amazing gigs at Lancaster Library through the years including Adele, Ellie Goulding and Frank Turner
Back in 2007, international singing superstar Adele took to the stage at Lancaster Library as a support act.


Police issue safety advice to festive revellers in Lancaster and Morecambe
Officers from Lancaster and Morecambe are reminding the public of activity taking place across the Christmas period to help keep them safe.


Christmas lights at Lancaster care home ‘bigger and better’ this year
Lighting up a Lancaster care home has come around even bigger and better this year and the community came together to see the extra special Christmas lights switched on.


Popular holiday destination near Lancaster wins bronze in Dog Friendly Awards
A holiday company near Lancaster has scooped a prestigious bronze award at the Dog Friendly Awards 2023, beating competition from across the UK.


Morecambe singer releases book on early life of Elvis Presley
A singer and rock 'n' roll fan from Morecambe who has rubbed shoulders with the greats has released a new book on Elvis Presley.


Operation Night Guardian returns across Lancaster district this Christmas
Police from across the Lancaster district will be taking extra steps to keep people safe this Christmas.


Carol Vorderman calls for change after discovering King Charles' estate gets the money if you die without a will in the Duchy of Lancaster
TV star Carol Vorderman has called for a change to historic laws dictating what happens when people in Lancashire die without a will.


Police target Morecambe town centre and other areas of county ‘blighted’ by anti-social behaviour
In the summer of this year, Lancashire Police and Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden launched Operation Centurion, a county-wide crackdown on anti-social behaviour (ASB).


Remembrance service at Lancaster Priory to mark World AIDS Day
Lancashire County Council is supporting World AIDS Day this Friday, December 1.


Patients at Lancaster hospice delighted by visit from Morecambe FC heroes
Patients at a Lancaster hospice have enjoyed a special visit from two of their Morecambe Football Club heroes.
