Local News from Friday, August 28th, 2026

Residents rally round to protect Morecambe play area from vandals

Residents have pulled together to help protect a valued community park from vandalism.
Bank holiday weekend events cancelled due to thunderstorms forecast

Events in the local area planned to take place over the Bank Holiday Weekend have had to be called off due to forecasts of thunderstorms and heavy rain.
"Feelings are running high": Battle over name for new local council escalates

Our local MPs and Lancaster City Council remain at loggerheads over the name of a new local authority for the District - and you've had your say too.
Temporary car park closure announced for upgrade works at Lancaster park

A car park will close while council resurfacing works are carried out at a park in Lancaster.
Morecambe FC says pension issue now resolved as embargo talks continue

Morecambe FC has announced that pension fund issues that led to the National League placing a transfer embargo on the club have been resolved.
Morecambe man charged with child image offences

A man from Morecambe has been charged with three counts of possessing indecent or pseudo images of a child.