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15-minute test being pioneered at Lancaster University could stop you getting wrong antibiotics for UTI
A revolutionary new test to improve the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) is being pioneered in Lancashire.

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Make your own police dog at Lancaster museum
Looking for some free, fun activities for the kids this half term?


Driver in Lancashire caught speeding at more than 100 miles per hour on a 30 miles per hour road
At least one driver in Lancashire has been caught speeding at more than 100 miles per hour on a 30 miles per hour road, new figures show.

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Lancaster and Morecambe schools set to expand under special needs plans
Dozens of extra places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are to be created across the Lancaster district.


11 top restaurants in Lancaster and Morecambe where you can enjoy a romantic Valentine's Day meal
To celebrate Valentine’s Day today, we’ve put together a list of some of the best eateries in the Lancaster district where couples can enjoy a romantic meal.


17th century lovers' ring found by metal detectorist goes on display in Lancaster on Valentine's Day
A lovers' ring discovered in a Lune Valley field has gone on display in Lancaster City Museum in time for Valentine's Day.


Man, 27, charged in Carnforth courier fraud investigation
Police have charged a man in connection with a courier fraud in Carnforth.


25 years on: Lancaster man's amazing photographic record includes mayor’s chauffeur - who also drove a bin lorry
Back in the year 2000, the chauffeur to Lancaster’s mayor also drove a bin wagon as photographer, Dave Clarke discovered as he captured images in the first year of the new millennium.


Lancaster's blue light services help university’s ‘fledgling’ paramedics get their wings
Up to 100 personnel have taken part in a multi-agency exercise designed to put final year University of Cumbria paramedic students through their paces before graduating this summer.


Dramatic photograph shows wrecked car after road collision with tractor in village near Lancaster
Hornby fire crews were called to a road traffic collision between a car and a tractor in Low Bentham at 6.37pm on February 12.


Charity completes project to upgrade Lancaster Canal towpath
Work has completed on a £1.1m project to improve a four-mile stretch of towpath on the Lancaster Canal, making it more accessible for residents and visitors.


Fire at new build student apartments in Lancaster "still under investigation"
An investigation is continuing into a fire at new build student apartments in Lancaster.


Police seize abandoned car after report of hare coursing near Lancaster
An abandoned car was found by Lancaster police investigating a report of hare coursing.


Tyson Fury enjoys low-key Valentine's date with wife Paris at local cafe
Despite their £50 million fortune, the couple opted for a more humble celebration


Lancashire pensioners and pregnant women urged to get 'life-saving' RSV vaccine
Older Lancashire residents are being urged to respond to invites offering them a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).


17th century lovers’ ring found in Lancaster village field goes on display at city museum
‘Present my Affection’, says the secret message from one lover to another in a beautiful posy ring found at Whittington.


Five more gang members jailed in cocaine operation led by former Bamber Bridge FC player
Five more members of a gang led by a former Bamber Bridge FC player have been jailed for flooding Preston’s streets with cocaine.


Blue light services help university’s ‘fledgling’ Lancaster paramedics get their wings
Up to 100 personnel have taken part in a multi-agency exercise designed to put final-year Lancaster paramedic students through their paces before graduating this summer.


Morecambe MP speaks of pride to have sat on committee for landmark schools Bill
The MP for Morecambe & Lunesdale has been part of a committee scruitinising a landmark education bill that could bring sweeping changes to schools.


Plans for new Morecambe banking hub "progressing well"
The team behind plans to bring a banking hub to Morecambe has assured residents they won't be left without bank services when the Halifax closes.
