Local News from Thursday, October 8th, 2026

Morecambe police officer receives award for crackdown on law-breaking businesses

A police officer has been commended after playing a leading role in a project to help make Lancaster and Morecambe safer.
LISTEN: Lancaster Music Festival 2026 set to begin

Lancaster Music Festival returns after a year away with the first of four days of live music across the city today (Thursday October 8).
Hospital chaplain set to host remembrance service in Lancaster

The chaplain at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is inviting everyone to a special remembrance service in Lancaster.
Man arrested in Bolton-le-Sands on suspicion of indecent exposure and public order offences

A man police describe as displaying ‘worrying and bizarre behaviour’ has been arrested in Bolton-le-Sands on suspicion of indecent exposure and public order offences.