Local News from Wednesday, July 29th, 2026

44 new homes on land close to Lancaster city centre given thumbs up

Plans for 44 new homes on land just outside Lancaster city centre have been approved.
Campaign launched by Overton villagers to save popular postman

Villagers in Overton and Sunderland Point have started a campaign after it was announced their popular postman was being moved to another area.
Silverdale and Arnside protected landscape awarded £1m lottery funding

A project to protect the natural landscape in Silverdale and Arnside will receive a million pounds in funding from the National Lottery.
New technology aims to improve efficiency and patient experience in Morecambe Bay’s hospitals

Patients will see changes to their experience of clinics at Morecambe Bay’s hospitals in the coming weeks with the launch of new ‘Scribe’ note-taking technology.
Morecambe FC to allow fans to drink alcohol in view of pitch during matches

Morecambe FC fans will be able to drink alcohol from the terraces or their seats during matches in the new football season.