Local News from Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

Lancaster hospital ward to close as health trust faces "significant financial challenge"

An urgent meeting has been held after the health trust in charge of the Royal Lancaster Infirmary announced it has serious financial issues.
Retailer with store in Lancaster set for administration

A discount department store chain with a shop in Lancaster looks set to go into administration.
Household food waste recycling set to return to Lancaster & Morecambe District

Residents of the Lancaster and Morecambe area will receive new caddies as a weekly food waste collection service returns next month.