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Measles vaccination plea to Lancashire parents after London outbreak
Parents across Lancashire are being reminded to ensure that their children’s measles vaccinations are up-to-date after an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease in London.
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Revised plan for Eden Project Morecambe approved and what it now includes
The updated plan reflects two years of discussions and changing factors in the £100million scheme
Tribute paid to former head of Lancaster college who carried out top secret work during Cold War
A former principal of Lancaster and Morecambe College has died in Arnside, aged 94.
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New sandwich shop brings a taste of New York to Lancaster
A new eaterie is bringing a unique touch to Lancaster with NYC-style sub sandwiches filled with familiar flavours and the cheesiest toasties in town.
Revitalisation scheme gets under way to mark 25 years of iconic Lancaster bridge
Lancaster’s iconic Lune Millennium Bridge is turning 25 – and the milestone is being marked with a series of community activities and revitalisation works to celebrate the bridge’s heritage and its place as one of the city’s most popular walking and cycling routes.
Thumbs up for design changes marks start of "transformative year" for Eden Project Morecambe
Changes to the design of Eden Project Morecambe have been given planning approval - a decision hailed by Eden as a "major milestone".
Green light for Eden Project Morecambe paves way to break ground in 2026
Eden Project Morecambe is celebrating a major milestone with planning approval granted for its latest design.
NHS waiting list in North West at 3 year low but what’s the story in Lancashire?
The North West as a whole has seen an impressive drop in its waiting list over the past year but we’re taking a look at whether that is reflected in Lancashire.
Controversial plan for 200 homes on edge of Lancaster village thrown out
Controversial plans for 200 homes on greenfield land on the edge of a Lancaster village have been refused.
Lancashire WILL go to the polls this year - 2026 local elections back on after government U-turn
All of Lancashire’s cancelled local elections are back on after a government U-turn made following “legal advice”.
Lancaster pensioner targeted in telephone banking scam
Police have issued a warning after an 81-year-old woman was targeted in a telephone courier fraud banking scam.
Controversial scheme for 200 homes in Lancaster village refused
More than 600 objections were lodged against the scheme
Bolton-le-Sands pensioner, 81, targeted in telephone courier fraud banking scam
A Bolton-le-Sands pensioner in her 80s was targeted in a telephone courier fraud banking scam earlier today, said police.
Fake cops strike three times in Lancashire today as woman, 99, targeted
Police have issued an urgent warning after criminals posed as cops in a scam aimed at pensioners
Call for women in Lancaster to become next-gen smart meter experts
Women living in Lancaster are being urged to power the future as next-gen smart meter experts.
Decision made on controversial 200 new homes bid for Lancaster village
Plans to build 200 homes on greenfield land between Bolton-le-Sands and Slyne have been rejected by the city council.
LISTEN: Up to 200 homes between Slyne and Bolton-le-Sands refused
Plans to build up to 200 homes in fields between Bolton-le-Sands and Slyne-with-Hest have been turned down.
Volunteers 'delighted' to help plant 120 new trees in grounds of Lancaster hospital
Lancaster hospital volunteers are doing their bit for the environment by helping to plant 120 trees.
Volunteers plant 120 native trees at Royal Lancaster Infirmary as part of major nature recovery project
Volunteers from the Royal Lancaster Infirmary have helped plant 120 native trees in the hospital grounds, marking the latest step in a major programme to improve biodiversity and create greener, healthier spaces.
Holiday apartments plan revealed for former Lancaster city centre shop
A holiday apartments firm has submitted plans to the city council to expand its Lancaster portfolio.