Local News from Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
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King and Queen present Lancaster University with UK's highest education honour
Lancaster University has collected the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education from their Majesties the King and Queen.
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Lancaster school joins in day of action amid safety fears over road
A Lancaster school has joined in a day of action across the county as part of a campaign for drivers to slow down on a dangerous road.
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Upstairs galleries at Lancaster City Museum closed for renovations
Lancaster City Museum has announced a temporary partial closure for work on its staircase.
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Lancaster church begins 150th anniversary year of celebrations
A year of events is under way to celebrate 150 years of a Lancaster church.
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Morecambe hiker who walked length of Britain in 36 days wins top award
A hiker from Morecambe who completed the famous Land's End to John O'Groats walk for a Lancaster hospice has received a special award.
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Health bosses take extra measures to cope with pressures on services at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
The Trust that runs the Royal Lancaster Infirmary says it's taking additional steps to maintain safe services and cope with growing demands.
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Tributes after death of friendly face at popular Morecambe coffee shop
A friendly and welcoming front man at a popular Morecambe ice cream parlour has died, it has been announced.
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Irish music star Dermot Kennedy to perform in Lancaster
Musician Dermot Kennedy has been announced for a special gig in Lancaster.



