Local News from Thursday, July 16th, 2026

PHOTOS: Prehistoric fun as Dino Fest returns to Lancaster

A free dinosaur-themed event for families, visitors and locals has once again proved to be a big hit in Lancaster city centre.
Couple who fell in love at Lancaster University return to celebrate daughter's graduation

A graduate has followed in the footsteps of her parents who met at Lancaster University and received their own degrees 35 years ago.
Lancaster to merge with Preston and Ribble Valley in biggest local government shake-up for 52 years

A local government shake-up will see a new council formed to oversee the Lancaster and Morecambe District.