Local News from Monday, January 5th, 2026

Car dealership reveals plans for site of former Heysham pub

A planning application has gone in for the car park and bowling green at a closed down Heysham pub to be used for a car dealership.
Gritting teams work round the clock to keep Lancashire's roads moving

Gritting crews are continuing their work to keep Lancashire's roads safe and open as a Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in place.
Morecambe pharmacy closes down

A pharmacy in Morecambe has closed its doors after many years of serving the community.
Arrests and police appeal after rise in dangerous use of bikes on Lancaster park

Police have made arrests and appealed for info after a rise in illegal and dangerous riding of bikes in the Lancaster area.
Warning after police order gang of youths out of Morecambe town centre

Police have ordered a large group of youths to leave the town centre after reports of anti-social behaviour in Morecambe.
Lancaster city centre car park closes ahead of "catalyst for the development of the Canal Quarter"

A car park in Lancaster city centre is now closed ahead of the first phase of development plans for the Canal Quarter.