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Champions of Morecambe hail "momentum" as town centre footfall rises
The total number of visits to Morecambe town centre rose almost 13 per cent over three months this summer, statistics show.
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‘It’s just not fair’: Reform UK pulls Lancashire County Council out of refugee role amid ‘xenophobia’ row
The decision has divided opinion amongst the county’s politicians.
Morecambe town centre footfall climbs three months in a row
Morecambe town centre has recorded three consecutive months of rising visitor numbers this summer, with footfall climbing steadily from May through to July 2026 as visitors also spend longer in the town than ever before.
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The simple form box that left millionaire Paris Fury completely stumped
The 'proud' mum-of-seven was left unsure what to write as she reflected on her busy life
Plans for 150-acre 17th century estate near Lancaster to become spa and hotel
Plans to build 20 holiday lodges, a spa and an orangery at a Grade II listed mansion-turned-wedding venue have been set in motion.
Morecambe drug dealer who cut off electronic tag to go on stag do abroad spared prison
A drug dealer who cut off his GPS ankle tag to jet off on a stag party abroad has been spared jail for a third time by a judge in Preston.
Charity funds LED ‘showerhead’ for head and neck cancer patients across Lancaster district and beyond
Use of an LED ‘showerhead’, which is only the second piece of equipment of its kind in the whole of the north west, is now being offered to all head and neck cancer patients at Rosemere Cancer Centre.
Community groups invited to bid from £260K cash pot to boost West End of Morecambe
Community groups have been invited to apply for a share of cash to boost projects in the West End of Morecambe.
First homes released for sale at landmark redevelopment in Morecambe
The transformation of Morecambe’s former Park Hotel has reached a major milestone, with the first three apartments at the new Park Residences development now being released for sale.
Police warning about cold callers in village near Lancaster
Police are warning people to look out for vulnerable neighbours and family after receiving a number of reports of cold callers in the Silverdale area.
Huge pumpkin exhibited at Overton annual show
Overton and District Horticultural Society Show was held at the Overton Memorial Hall on Saturday August 29.
PHOTOS: Tattoo artist shaves beard of 13 years as Lancaster festival raises £6300 for mental health
A tattoo artist from Lancaster had his beard of 13 years shaved off as a festival to help raise funds for suicide prevention raised £6300.
Best UK plug-in solar kits as prices start from £349.99
Households in Great Britain can now plug approved solar systems directly into a socket, although the bargain-priced revolution may need a little longer to arrive.
Lancashire County Council to step back from co-ordinating refugee resettlement schemes
Lancashire County Council will withdraw from its role as the coordinating authority for refugee resettlement schemes across the county.
Brand new vintage and collectables fair coming to Morecambe
Morecambe BID is teaming up with Morecambe’s Winter Gardens to launch a brand new vintage and collectables fair.
Lancaster vets to take on mammoth cross-channel challenge for charity
A team of athletes is undertaking a 48-hour charity challenge which will see them cross the English Channel.
Group fights on with veterans hub plan despite green light for Morecambe bus shelter demolition
A group is pressing ahead with a campaign to convert a former bus shelter into a hub for Forces veterans after Lancaster City Council gave approval to demolish the building.
Double Ofsted celebrations for staff and students at Lancaster grammar school
Pupils and staff at Lancaster Royal Grammar School are celebrating remarkable double Ofsted success.
Online applications open for 2027 school places in Lancaster and Morecambe
Parents and carers can now apply online for children who are either starting primary school or moving to secondary school in September 2027.
Disastrous storms and floods in Lune Valley in late 19th century were greatest in living memory
With severe damage caused across Lancaster due to flooding recently, Wray historian David Kenyon looks at disastrous storms and floods in the Lune Valley in the late 19th century.