Local News from Monday, June 1st, 2026

A new trolley of items to help people with dementia, learning difficulties and sensory needs has been introduced at a Lancaster hospital.

Ten-year-old twins from Morecambe have visited the Beyond Radio studio to talk about their new single.

A family who believe a Lancaster woman was murdered have spoken of their relief after police reopened an investigation into her death.

An organiser of Morecambe Pride said the 2026 event "promoted equality in a brilliant way" and was a day when people could be themselves.

A new ‘Library of Things’ has opened its doors to the public at Lancaster’s White Cross Business Park, to encourage borrowing instead of buying items to save resources. 

A war hero from Lancaster celebrated his 102nd birthday by helping to open a new drop-in centre for Armed Forces veterans.

Firefighters were called to a pan fire at a property in Lancaster.

Police have recovered 658 knives during a week of awareness into knife crime in the county including the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

A call has gone out for budding Eric Morecambe look-a-likes to take part in a ‘living artwork’ contest at the Winter Gardens next month.

Applications are now open for people interested in becoming on-call firefighters with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.