Local News from Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

Morecambe MP "appalled" as Lancashire set to quit refugee resettlement scheme

The Morecambe MP said she is appalled at Lancashire County Council's plans to withdraw from a refugee resettlement scheme.
Replica RAF helicopter to go on display in Lancaster at three-day show

A replica RAF Chinook helicopter will be on display in the heart of Lancaster as part of a three-day roadshow giving people a rare chance to step inside military aircraft.
Life-size knitted mannequin pops up ahead of Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday

A life-size knitted tribute to Eric Morecambe has been appearing around the town in the run-up to the great man's centenary.
Stars play in celebrity football match in Morecambe in memory of brave teenager

Famous faces played in a football match at Morecambe FC to raise money for a local cancer charity set up by a much-loved schoolboy.
Roses are red! Lancaster University students celebrate fifth straight victory

Lancaster students celebrated victory in the annual Roses varsity tournament against rivals York University to retain the Carter-James Trophy.