Local News from Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
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Annual visitor numbers to Lancaster and Morecambe District rise again
The latest tourism figures for the Lancaster district show the number of visitors has risen again year-on-year.
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Eric flower beds help bring silver success to Morecambe
Beautiful flower beds near the Eric Morecambe Statue have helped the town win a major award.
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Figures show festive trading boost for Lancaster city centre
Many shops and pubs in Lancaster city centre have reported strong trading figures during the Christmas period.
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Lancaster's pioneering zip wire and bunjee tower removed after decline in use
An outoor attraction billed as the first of its kind in Europe has been removed from a Lancaster sports centre due to a drop in popularity.
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Lancaster city centre pub to relaunch as Irish bar
A Lancaster high street pub is set to reopen as a new Irish bar.
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Chinese New Year celebrations to return to Lancaster
Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the Chinese New Year celebrations in Lancaster, welcoming the Year of the Horse.
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Plans for up to 90 new homes in Lancaster field revealed
Plans have been submitted to build up to 90 new houses in a development described as providing "a new edge to Torrisholme".
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Cafe and shop demolition at Lancaster park given green light
Plans to demolish the cafe and shop at Williamson Park in Lancaster have been approved.
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'Shocking' number of arrests as Lancashire police reveal extent of crackdown on drink driving
Police have revealed what an inspector described as a "shocking" number of arrests during a crackdown on drink and drug driving over the Christmas period.



