Local News from Monday, July 20th, 2026

Long-serving Lancaster chippy boss set for third half marathon in six months for hospice

A Lancaster fish and chip shop owner is gearing up for his third half marathon of the year to raise funds for our local hospice.
Lancaster movie maker joins forces with Sir Idris Elba on new action film series

A Lancaster filmmaker has teamed up with one of the UK's best-known actors on a series of action movies hailing from West Africa.
Major restoration planned at historic 18th century Lancaster building

A Lancaster tech firm has announced a major refurbishment of its home in one of the city's most historic buildings.
Morecambe lifeboat crew issue safety advice for using inflatables after "multiple incidents"

Morecambe lifeboat crew have given some safety tips after being called out to several incidents involving inflatables.
New chapter for Morecambe barber as seafront bar set to close

A hairdresser has moved and rebranded his barber shop overlooking Morecambe Bay while announcing that his seafront bar will be closing down.
Four people rescued from River Lune

Fire crews from Lancaster helped to rescue four people in the River Lune.
Warnings over fake bank notes being used in Morecambe

Bosses at Morecambe BID say they’ve received reports of suspected counterfeit bank notes being used in the town.