Local News from Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
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Pedestrian has surgery for injuries after collision in Morecambe with e-biker who then rode off
Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was knocked down by an e-biker in Morecambe who failed to stop at the scene.
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Mechanical elephant once used as children's ride returns home to Lancaster
A mechanical elephant built at a Lancaster mill around 75 years ago has finally made his way home.
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Lancaster solar-powered electric vehicle charging hub plans given go-ahead
Plans for a new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Lancaster have received a unanimous thumbs up.
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Family's emotional farewell after 15 years at village pub near Lancaster
A family have thanked all their customers for their support after they retired from running a pub near Lancaster after 15 years.
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Family appeal for help after Carnforth engineer’s asbestos-related death
The family of a Carnforth man who died from mesothelioma have appealed for former colleagues to come forward with information about conditions at a Lancaster factory in the 1960s.
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Rebrand plans revealed for Lancaster Railway Station cafe
A cafe at Lancaster Railway Station will undergo a change of name and branding if plans get the go-ahead.
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Lancaster city centre venue closes for revamp as announcement made on new owners
It's been announced that a Lancaster bar and restaurant has closed for refurbishment and that there are new owners.
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Motorist seriously injured in Carnforth road crash
A man has been seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Carnforth.
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Lancaster food charity unveil new permanent base in Morecambe
A Lancaster food charity forced to leave their premises in the city centre earlier this year have found a new home in Morecambe.



