Local News from Monday, May 18th, 2026

Angela Rippon and ‘Eric and Little Ern’ launch Bring Me Sunshine Garden at Chelsea Flower Show

Legendary broadcaster Angela Rippon was joined by 'Eric & Little Ern' to launch the Eden Project Morecambe's 'Bring Me Sunshine' garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.
Talk and trail celebrating life of city’s groundbreaking inventor will mark Lancaster Day

The life of a remarkable artist and pioneering inventor who lived and worked in city more than a century ago is being celebrated with an event as part of Lancaster Day.
‘Knight Ride’ fundraiser underway for free summer outdoor Lancaster music festival

A fundraising campaign is underway to support a free live music festival coming to Lancaster this summer.
Hundreds of kids pay homage to Eric Morecambe with special centenary celebration fun run

Hundreds of school pupils performed the trademark 'Bring Me Sunshine' dance on the Promenade during a fun run to celebrate Eric Morecambe's centenary.