Local News from Thursday, April 2nd, 2026

Multi-coloured art basketball court to be launched in Morecambe park

A sport court at a Morecambe park has been given a technicoloured makeover thanks to a major new public artwork.
Lancaster man jailed for making indecent images of children after police find hidden laptop

A sex offender has sent to prison after making and searching for indecent images of children.
Morecambe FC "continues to face serious financial pressures"

Morecambe FC bosses and members of a fans' group have met for talks on several issues still facing the club as owners continue to inject £200K a month to keep the Shrimps afloat.
Councillor hits back at Lancaster MP saying potholes attack was "bizarre pantomime"

A Lancaster county councillor has fired back at the MP over potholes saying she'd "made a fool of herself" during Prime Minister's Questions.
Lancaster and Morecambe employers sign up for Fair Work Charter

Businesses and organisations who have signed up for a Fair Work Charter have been celebrated at a ceremony in Lancaster.
Furniture charity with warehouse in Morecambe announces closure

A service which helped thousands of people in the Lancaster and Morecambe area to set up their homes with recycled furniture has closed.
Council chief exec apologies for ‘teething problems’ during new bin collection roll out

The chief executive of Lancaster City Council has called on residents to be patient as the changes to bin collections continue to be rolled out across the district.