Local News from Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025

Upgrade for rural wastewater treatment works near Carnforth underway

United Utilities is investing more than £3.5m to upgrade the rural wastewater treatment works in both Nether Kellet and Over Kellet, near Carnforth.
Wife's new book celebrates artist husband and their life story from Czechoslovakia to Lancaster

A Lancaster writer has published a new book about the works of her acclaimed artist husband - celebrating their life together which began when they met more than 50 years ago in Eastern Europe.
Police aim to ensure crime levels – as well as temperatures - drop this winter

Police in Lancashire are aiming to make sure it’s a bleak winter for criminals with the launch of a new crime crackdown for Christmas and beyond.
Police begin spot checks in Lancaster for Christmas drink and drug driving campaign

Spot checks have begun in Lancaster as part of police's Christmas campaign against drunk and drug driving.