Local News from Friday, September 18th, 2026

Firefighters put out large vehicle fire in Lancaster

Crews have tackled a large vehicle fire in Lancaster.
Latest national rankings place Lancaster University third in north west

Lancaster University has been named third in the north west in the latest Times and Sunday Times tables.
Work on new housing on Lancaster city centre car park continues

Preparations to build affordable housing on a former Lancaster city centre car park continue.
Lancaster District residents thanked for embracing food waste recycling

Lancaster City Council says more than 2,200 tonnes of waste has already been stopped from entering landfill as rollout of a scheme to reintroduce food recycling continues.
Police probe after spate of vehicle break-ins in Halton

Police are appealing for information reports of a number of thefts from vehicles in the Halton area.