Local News from Thursday, March 5th, 2026

Money laundering arrests after stops in Lancaster and Morecambe

Lancashire Police have made a number of arrests in Lancaster and Morecambe on suspicion of money laundering.
Lancaster man jailed after police find drugs hidden in crisp packets

A drug dealer has been jailed after cocaine was found hidden in crisp packets during a raid at a property in Lancaster.
Crews spend three hours dealing with commercial property fire in Carnforth

Fire crews spent three hours dealing with commercial property blaze in Carnforth on Wednesday morning.
VIDEO: Morecambe road safety champion out on 'Pothole Patrol'

A road safety champion has thrown down the gauntlet to highways bosses over the number of potholes in Morecambe.
Fire crews tackle blaze at Morecambe property

Fire crews were sent to deal with a blaze at an address in Morecambe on Wednesday afternoon.
National League place Morecambe FC under embargo

Morecambe Football Club has been placed under an embargo by the National League for reported ‘non-compliance with league financial regulations.’
LISTEN: Friends pay heartfelt tribute to Lancaster pub landlord

Friends of a much-missed Lancaster publican have shared memories of a man they described as "the beating heart" of their community.
LISTEN: 'Wacky Week' of events to celebrate Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday

The centenary of Eric Morecambe's birth is coming up and a series of 'Wacky' events will be held to celebrate.