Local News from Monday, October 12th, 2026

Tens of thousands of locals and visitors alike poured into the city centre to enjoy the return of Lancaster Music Festival.

A proud mum has completed a one million steps challenge in memory of her daughter whose toy appeal continues to bring smiles to children in need.

A review of free parking for disabled Blue Badge holders in Lancaster City Council’s car parks is under way - and one option on the table is to remove it altogether.

A couple whose video diaries chronicled their dream to run a second-hand bookshop in Morecambe said they have had an amazing opening day.

A popular Lancaster café will close at the end of the week after the owners announced their retirement.

Police have issued a warning about cold callers working in the Heysham area.

Police said a large emergency services presence in Lancaster was due to a report of a concern for welfare.

Twenty six young people have been spoken to by police after a series of incidents of anti-social behaviour in Lancaster city centre.

Volunteers in Lancaster rolled up their sleeves to support a community farm as part of the first ever Lancashire Volunteering Day.

A campaign to raise £150,000 to build a new playground in Ryelands in Lancaster has received a significant boost.

Crews tackled a fire at a property in Heysham on Saturday evening.