Local News Archive

Dates confirmed for Wray Scarecrow Festival and Fair

Wednesday, 31 January 2024 14:03

Town Council awards grant funding to Morecambe event producers and community groups

Wednesday, 31 January 2024 13:36

Halton will be ‘still open for business’ during safety scheme work

Wednesday, 31 January 2024 12:53

INTERVIEW: D-Day veteran from Lancaster, 99, tells his incredible World War 2 story

Wednesday, 31 January 2024 12:45

Highest Point line up release ‘imminent’ as organisers confirm Lancaster festival won’t run on Thursday

Wednesday, 31 January 2024 11:42

Bulldozers move in at former Lancaster high school to clear way for new housing

Tuesday, 30 January 2024 16:47

Cracks appear in Labour-Green alliance over claims that Heysham power stations letter was 'reckless'

Tuesday, 30 January 2024 12:41

Lancaster firm's iconic clock tower to be given facelift to mark 100 years in business

Tuesday, 30 January 2024 11:45

"It'll get to the point where I'll have to close" says Carnforth mum battling Post Office for fairer pay

Monday, 29 January 2024 15:45

Closure of Morecambe town centre restaurant announced

Monday, 29 January 2024 15:02

INTERVIEW: "I'll sleep tonight...it's amazing!" says Lancaster pub landlady after live music stage is saved

Monday, 29 January 2024 14:34

£3.3 million worth of cannabis seized at Forton services near Lancaster

Monday, 29 January 2024 13:49

Man charged with assault after punching woman at Lancaster train station

Monday, 29 January 2024 12:28

Delight after music stage at Lancaster pub saved following public campaign

Monday, 29 January 2024 12:01

Lancaster high street branch of Barclays bank to close

Monday, 29 January 2024 08:46

Two people and dog rescued from house fire in Lancaster

Monday, 29 January 2024 08:31

Boy arrested in Morecambe as police warn over dangers of vapes which hospitalised five teenagers

Friday, 26 January 2024 12:06

Fire crews called out twice after fears over safety of buildings in Carnforth town centre

Friday, 26 January 2024 10:36

No train service on Lancaster to Morecambe line on further day of strikes

Friday, 26 January 2024 09:59

Revamped The Bay Restaurant at Lancaster and Morecambe College has official opening

Friday, 26 January 2024 07:15

TV legend Pam Ayres announced for Morecambe Poetry Festival

Thursday, 25 January 2024 15:45

Lone councillor who voted against Council tax rise says "I wanted to get up and walk out"

Thursday, 25 January 2024 14:44

Citizens Advice North Lancashire aim to ‘redefine retirement’ in new recruitment drive

Thursday, 25 January 2024 10:43

Think tank offers words of advice over Eden Project Morecambe funding

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 16:19

Tyson Fury mixes with Hollywood stars at Saudi Arabia's Joy Awards

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 14:23

INTERVIEW: Full line-up for Baylight festival in Morecambe revealed

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 12:28

Young performers at award-winning stage school welcome Lancaster MP

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 10:36

Morecambe, Heysham and Carnforth finalists announced for prestigious Lancashire business awards

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 10:15

Morecambe Bay Foodbank delighted with support over Christmas period

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:00

Police believe vapes were spiked with drugs after five teens from Lancaster and Morecambe schools hospitalised

Wednesday, 24 January 2024 08:32

Candlelight vigil to be held to mark 20th anniversary of Morecambe Bay cockling tragedy

Tuesday, 23 January 2024 14:41

Man arrested after police drugs raid uncovers large-scale cannabis factory in Morecambe

Tuesday, 23 January 2024 14:33

Transport police confirm death of man found on railway track near Hest Bank

Tuesday, 23 January 2024 11:52

Probe continues into Lancaster industrial estate fire as police reveal two arrests were made

Tuesday, 23 January 2024 11:19

Pressures on services of local hospitals laid bare as Trust declares highest level of alert

Monday, 22 January 2024 18:55

Morecambe man’s eyesight saved after decision to take driving lessons

Monday, 22 January 2024 17:03

Safety concerns over works on Forton bus stops

Monday, 22 January 2024 12:36

Lancaster City Council sets out ‘ambitious’ vision for district

Monday, 22 January 2024 09:53

Police appeal after ‘considerable’ increase in motor scooter theft in South Lancaster

Monday, 22 January 2024 09:18

Storm warnings and travel disruption as Storm Isha set to batter UK with up to 80mph winds

Sunday, 21 January 2024 13:43

'Runaway steam train' noise from Heysham nuclear power stations explained

Saturday, 20 January 2024 18:41

Roadshow comes to Morecambe to find those ‘unaware’ they have liver damage

Friday, 19 January 2024 13:12

City Council leader urges support for extension of Heysham nuclear power stations

Friday, 19 January 2024 13:05

"It's wrong...give people their money back" plea over Morecambe Town Council tax controversy

Friday, 19 January 2024 08:12

INTERVIEW: Moonlight Walk for St John's Hospice to return by popular demand

Thursday, 18 January 2024 11:26

Views wanted on road safety plans in West End of Morecambe

Thursday, 18 January 2024 08:51

Memorial service to be held on Promenade to mark 20 years since Morecambe Bay cockling tragedy

Thursday, 18 January 2024 08:26

Morecambe MP to bring petition to Parliament after residents demand action over "rip-off" Council tax

Wednesday, 17 January 2024 18:06

Local groups attend ceremony to receive King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Wednesday, 17 January 2024 15:26

Decision due on future of under-threat live music stage at Lancaster pub

Wednesday, 17 January 2024 15:15

INTERVIEWS: £50K donation from holiday park empire will fund "huge amount of care" for Lancaster hospice patients

Wednesday, 17 January 2024 13:11

‘Considerable amount’ of cocaine and cash discovered after van stopped in Morecambe

Wednesday, 17 January 2024 11:27

Police probe after cash and valuables taken in Heysham burglaries

Wednesday, 17 January 2024 10:34

VIDEO: TV comedian Jon Richardson learns surgical skills as he opens new Lancaster hospital unit

Tuesday, 16 January 2024 14:31

Further fires discovered at Supa Skips site in Lancaster as clean up continues

Tuesday, 16 January 2024 11:27

Morecambe Town Council proposes tax cut but no full refund of controversial £1m Frontierland hike

Tuesday, 16 January 2024 09:13

Plans announced to extend lives of Heysham power stations

Tuesday, 16 January 2024 08:38

Car parking charges and garden waste fees to rise in Lancaster City Council budget proposals

Monday, 15 January 2024 15:59

Morecambe MP David Morris proud to "follow in Winston Churchill's footsteps" in new European role

Monday, 15 January 2024 13:28

Firefighters free trapped motorist after road crash near Lancaster

Monday, 15 January 2024 13:17

Plans unveiled to make it easier to walk or cycle on local journeys in Morecambe

Monday, 15 January 2024 10:12

PHOTOS: Work on 42 new apartments in West End of Morecambe nearing completion

Monday, 15 January 2024 09:58

Our tribute to Jonathon Pearson

Saturday, 13 January 2024 11:39

PHOTOS: Anger at shocking state of Lancaster and Morecambe roads in "worst condition for years"

Friday, 12 January 2024 15:15

'Giant sea monster' will emerge from Morecambe Winter Gardens at returning Baylight festival

Friday, 12 January 2024 07:45

INTERVIEW: Lancaster writer's new TV thriller is recognised by BAFTA

Thursday, 11 January 2024 11:58

New scheme to tackle loneliness to launch in Lancaster shopping centre

Thursday, 11 January 2024 11:22

BBC Question Time TV show comes from Lancaster University tonight

Thursday, 11 January 2024 08:42

First meeting announced for talks on new 'Friends' group for Morecambe concert venue

Thursday, 11 January 2024 08:13

New initiative allocates £50,000 in grant funding to groups across Lancaster and Cumbria

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 14:40

Full details revealed of event to mark 20 years since Morecambe Bay cockling tragedy

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 11:56

Lancaster primary school officially opens new office, classroom and early years' unit

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 09:36

INTERVIEW: Rock music returns to Lancaster University Great Hall at event celebrating legendary concerts

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 19:16

Work continues on new student flats near Lancaster railway station after latest plans get green light

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 17:01

Plans revealed for new flats above Lancaster city centre clothes store

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 16:21

Shocking figures reveal hundreds of arrests during Lancashire Christmas drink and drug driving campaign

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 15:15

Mayor officially opens new home of Morecambe firm after revamp of former gym

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 11:50

Morecambe TV couple the Radfords to release autobiography about 'the biggest family story in Britain'

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 10:04

INTERVIEW: Leading light of Morecambe Brass Band honoured to receive British Empire Medal

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 09:49

Stats reveal that Lancaster city centre 'continues to perform strongly' despite tough times

Tuesday, 9 January 2024 09:08

Plan revealed for paintings as work due to start on Frontierland fencing upgrade

Monday, 8 January 2024 13:55

New 'VIP' tourist info touch screens unveiled in Lancaster and Morecambe

Monday, 8 January 2024 12:47

Pavement revamp outside Lancaster theatre has been delayed, says council

Monday, 8 January 2024 09:15

Deadline nears for parents applying for Lancashire primary school places in 2024

Monday, 8 January 2024 08:29

Fire crews free driver and dog from overturned car in Carnforth

Sunday, 7 January 2024 07:55

Pensioner taken to hospital with serious injuries after road crash

Sunday, 7 January 2024 07:50

New series of reality TV show on super-sized Morecambe family set to air

Sunday, 7 January 2024 07:45

Grand opening announced of new department for cancer checks at Lancaster hospital

Friday, 5 January 2024 12:01

Volunteers sought to work at iconic Lancaster museum

Friday, 5 January 2024 08:22

Charity set up in memory of Morecambe woman announces second annual gala dinner

Thursday, 4 January 2024 14:34

Bentham mum to take on world record-breaking solo Atlantic rowing challenge

Thursday, 4 January 2024 14:21

Popular soapbox kart racing event will not return to Lancaster in 2024

Thursday, 4 January 2024 08:52

Lancaster licensee announces departure from quayside bar and move to city centre pub

Thursday, 4 January 2024 07:31

Three arrested after large-scale cannabis factory found in former Morecambe bank

Wednesday, 3 January 2024 11:59

Northern offer train travel for £1 between Barrow and Lancaster

Wednesday, 3 January 2024 11:35

Volunteers wanted for 'life-changing' experiences with Lancaster youth charity

Wednesday, 3 January 2024 11:25

Driver cut free from overturned car near Lancaster

Wednesday, 3 January 2024 10:17

Former charity shop building in Lancaster could be turned into student flats

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 17:04

Plans revealed to revamp historic Lancaster property into housing for homeless people

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 16:24

Specialist e-bike shop opens in Lancaster city centre

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 16:04

Student flats plan for historic former YMCA building in Lancaster

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 15:39

Lancashire Police Chief Constable Chris Rowley announces his retirement

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 13:15

Tyson Fury arrives in Saudi Arabia to train for undisputed heavyweight title fight

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 10:56

Lancaster will writer's thrilling 10,000 feet skydive raises £2,500 for cancer charity

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 09:38

PHOTOS: Hundreds brave New Year's Day Dip in Morecambe Bay for hospice

Tuesday, 2 January 2024 09:00