Local News Archive

INTERVIEW: Top promoter joins team on Morecambe's longest running music festival

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 13:28

Morecambe BID issue warning about kids climbing on rooftops

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 13:08

INTERVIEW: Awards to be held in Morecambe celebrating amazing work of volunteers

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 10:46

Crews tackle building fire in Morecambe

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 08:42

ELECTIONS: Lancashire goes to the polls - everything you need to know

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 16:28

Lancaster University researchers on the case to find mock jurors in the name of justice

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 15:54

First 'behind the glass' Ukrainian food shop opens in Lancaster shopping centre

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 15:44

Plans revealed for new dance studio in Lancaster city centre

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 14:53

Singer Frank Turner's Lancaster charity gig raises more than £26K

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 11:18

Beyond Radio boss, Lancaster MP, running rhino and giant medal all complete London Marathon 2025

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 10:45

Closure announced of Morecambe town centre butchers

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 09:03

Police called in after spate of deliberate fires in Morecambe park

Monday, 28 April 2025 20:39

Witness appeal after assault outside Lancaster food outlet

Monday, 28 April 2025 16:11

Lancaster submariner takes on almost 70 mile run in memory of friend who took his own life

Monday, 28 April 2025 15:16

Morecambe man appears in court charged with causing death of teenage boy by dangerous driving

Monday, 28 April 2025 13:19

Bomb squad carry out controlled explosion after suspicious package found in Lancaster city centre

Monday, 28 April 2025 11:10

BREAKING: Staff evacuated from Lancaster shops as road sealed off due to suspicious package

Monday, 28 April 2025 08:30

Family pays tribute after death in Morecambe of much-loved teenage boxing champion

Friday, 25 April 2025 15:09

Bolton-le-Sands childminder launches new online guide for parents

Friday, 25 April 2025 14:21

Hero "overwhelmed" by touching message from brothers he saved from Lancaster fire 35 years ago

Friday, 25 April 2025 09:24

Family pays touching tribute to Morecambe teenager who died in M6 road crash

Thursday, 24 April 2025 14:12

Family's pride as five-year-old Lancaster boy raises £1300 from 10-day charity run

Thursday, 24 April 2025 12:18

INTERVIEW: Inside the new 'Healthier Heroes' centre as Morecambe leads the way in Forces veterans support

Thursday, 24 April 2025 09:35

Lancaster rocker reunited with iconic electric guitar after theft from gig in Germany

Thursday, 24 April 2025 09:03

New craft beer pub set to open at former home of Morecambe restaurant

Thursday, 24 April 2025 08:41

'HMS Shrimp' sails into Morecambe as planting scheme continues to bloom

Thursday, 24 April 2025 08:14

ELECTIONS: Labour sets out its priorities ahead of Lancashire County Council vote

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 17:09

ELECTIONS: Conservatives defend their record in charge of Lancashire County Council

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 11:45

Morecambe FC directors express ‘profound disappointment’ after relegation to non-league

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 11:05

Serial shoplifter who stole from Morecambe shops sent to prison

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 09:54

Person rescued from house fire in Carnforth

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 09:27

Body of woman found in water off Morecambe Promenade

Wednesday, 23 April 2025 09:07

INTERVIEW: New team set to reopen bar on Morecambe seafront

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 17:22

Fundraiser launched for family of young Morecambe boxer who lost his life in HGV collision

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 15:48

Art auction will raise money for Kirkby Lonsdale recovery appeal

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 15:11

Crews tackle gas cylinder fire at property in Heysham

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 12:25

Heysham Port set for £10m upgrade to boost capacity and efficiency at facility

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 11:22

Newly opened Heysham village toilets temporarily closed due to travellers' camp

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 10:46

Morecambe’s relegation from League Two sealed after Salford defeat

Tuesday, 22 April 2025 07:44

Tributes paid after death in Morecambe of champion boxer who 'brought laughter and light to every room'

Monday, 21 April 2025 06:08

Teenager, 14, dies after van hits tree on M6 at Lancaster

Sunday, 20 April 2025 18:45

Man, 18, dies after being hit by HGV in Morecambe

Sunday, 20 April 2025 13:13

Delight as public toilets reopen in Heysham village for first time in years

Sunday, 20 April 2025 10:21

ELECTIONS: Lib Dems speak out on local issues during election campaign

Sunday, 20 April 2025 10:05

Morecambe lifeboat crew in emergency rescue of boat with small children on board

Sunday, 20 April 2025 09:48

Longest running music festival in Morecambe saved thanks to key sponsor

Friday, 18 April 2025 13:01

PHOTOS: Hundreds enjoy fun activities at Lancaster University's 'Campus in the City'

Friday, 18 April 2025 10:28

Thousands raised in memory of Lancaster & Morecambe College student, 18, who died of cardiac arrest

Thursday, 17 April 2025 14:47

New chief medical officer appointed at Morecambe Bay hospitals trust

Thursday, 17 April 2025 09:28

Morecambe father and son with cancer to take part in parachute jump for hospice

Thursday, 17 April 2025 08:24

ELECTIONS: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visits Morecambe

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 15:10

Earthquake reported underneath M6 near Lancaster University

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 12:26

Drugs seized in morning Morecambe raid

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 11:47

ELECTIONS: Green Party to stand full list of candidates for first time as deputy leader visits

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 09:27

Police inspector speaks out as investigation continues into assault on teenage boy at Lancaster cinema

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 08:51

Police appeal after stolen car found in Morecambe restaurant car park

Wednesday, 16 April 2025 08:31

Morecambe church to host first public performance on new Coronation organ

Tuesday, 15 April 2025 14:36

Lancaster University professor joins Michael Portillo on Great British Railways Journeys TV show

Tuesday, 15 April 2025 11:48

Lancaster couple's heartbreak as two-year-old dog Ernie battles killer infection

Tuesday, 15 April 2025 11:24

Police appeal after high value cable theft from Lancaster solar farm

Monday, 14 April 2025 15:29

Venues announced for 2025 Morecambe Music Festival

Monday, 14 April 2025 15:03

Firefighters tackle caravan blaze on Lancaster housing estate

Monday, 14 April 2025 13:55

Protest against ban on camper vans held in Morecambe

Monday, 14 April 2025 10:33

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after road collision at Over Kellet

Monday, 14 April 2025 10:01

Police step up patrols after teenage boy assaulted at Minecraft film in Lancaster

Monday, 14 April 2025 09:10

Body found in Scorton in search for missing local man

Sunday, 13 April 2025 10:38

INTERVIEW: Reunion night will bring music and memories of Morecambe 90s nightclub

Friday, 11 April 2025 14:17

Lancaster businesswoman’s 4,000 mile trek for Palestine

Friday, 11 April 2025 12:27

Lancaster care home resident enjoys amazing day celebrating 103rd birthday

Friday, 11 April 2025 11:18

INTERVIEW: Morecambe man's 900-mile John O'Groats to Land's End walk will pay tribute to close friend

Friday, 11 April 2025 10:20

Morecambe likened to 'paradise' as BBC Breakfast TV visits for Eden Project report

Thursday, 10 April 2025 15:09

Annual 'March of the Mods' in Morecambe raises £13K for Teenage Cancer Trust

Thursday, 10 April 2025 13:46

Carnforth 1940s weekend will celebrate 80 years of Brief Encounter film

Thursday, 10 April 2025 09:09

Bonmarche speaks out after scammers sparked fears for future of Morecambe store

Wednesday, 9 April 2025 12:54

'Tiny Bowland Tower' stunt helps Lancaster University student radio station win big at awards

Wednesday, 9 April 2025 10:36

Lancaster WH Smith to be renamed after £76m sale of UK stores

Wednesday, 9 April 2025 09:59

Developer and councillor criticised but Morecambe flats conversion gets thumbs up

Wednesday, 9 April 2025 09:43

Post Office branch to remain in Morecambe under new franchise deal

Tuesday, 8 April 2025 16:06

Land purchased for community farm in Lancaster

Tuesday, 8 April 2025 13:00

Fire crews deal with road traffic collision in Morecambe

Tuesday, 8 April 2025 12:52

Widespread damage caused as vandals target Morecambe primary school

Tuesday, 8 April 2025 12:43

Town centre road in Kirkby Lonsdale closed after fire is now open

Tuesday, 8 April 2025 12:15

Lancaster youth charity announces local NHS stalwart as new Chair

Tuesday, 8 April 2025 11:34

PHOTOS: New Prom Fest music festival pulls crowds to sunny Morecambe

Tuesday, 8 April 2025 10:09

PHOTOS: Flower bed planting scheme brings beautiful colours to Eric Morecambe Statue

Tuesday, 8 April 2025 09:29

Lancaster man jailed for sexually assaulting woman

Tuesday, 8 April 2025 08:23

Man jailed for life for murder of man in Heysham

Monday, 7 April 2025 14:09

Plans revealed for new McDonalds restaurant in Morecambe

Monday, 7 April 2025 13:48

Morecambe music charity’s work celebrated by The King at Windsor Castle reception

Monday, 7 April 2025 13:38

Beyond Radio presenter speaks out after gang's violent threats on Morecambe cycle track

Monday, 7 April 2025 13:23

End of an era as Carnforth high street takeaway shuts

Monday, 7 April 2025 12:57

Morecambe electrical contractor announces retirement

Monday, 7 April 2025 12:32

Lancaster city centre baby shop closes doors after 20 years

Monday, 7 April 2025 11:26

New police commander for Lancaster district announced

Monday, 7 April 2025 11:19

Morecambe Vintage Bus Day celebrates the public transport of yesteryear

Monday, 7 April 2025 11:12

Drivers taken to hospital after M6 crash near Carnforth

Monday, 7 April 2025 08:40

Crews tackle tumble dryer fire in Carnforth

Monday, 7 April 2025 08:32

Driver 'more than three times over alcohol limit' after M6 crash near Lancaster

Monday, 7 April 2025 07:50

Morecambe Winter Gardens to open to public for new season

Friday, 4 April 2025 12:36

Carnforth fire crews issues safety advice after tackling blazes in the open

Friday, 4 April 2025 10:43

EXCLUSIVE: Battle of Britain Dakota display announced for Armed Forces Day in Morecambe

Friday, 4 April 2025 10:11

Local election candidates announced

Thursday, 3 April 2025 15:36

Holiday park empire donates £100K to Lancaster hospice

Thursday, 3 April 2025 13:08

Lancaster and Morecambe events will 'Spring into Action' over food

Thursday, 3 April 2025 12:53

Lancaster City Council shortlisted for four local government awards

Thursday, 3 April 2025 12:07

Cash for repairs to Lancaster Port gate announced in £6.5m flood defence package

Thursday, 3 April 2025 09:53

Heysham school to open new nursery after government cash boost

Thursday, 3 April 2025 08:23

Man pleads guilty to Heysham murder

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 17:18

Driest March in Lancaster since records began

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 15:50

Pioneering Morecambe 'podcast' from 1980s unearthed after 44 years

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 15:39

Lorry driver from Morecambe arrested after positive roadside drug test

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 13:41

Hundreds raised after vandalism to Lancaster hospice shop

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 09:33

Plans under way to bring spring flowerbed planting back to Morecambe

Wednesday, 2 April 2025 09:21

New cycle and pedestrian friendly crossing completed in Morecambe

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 13:51

INTERVIEWS: Morecambe Bay visitor guide launched with high hopes for tourist season

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 13:51

Council looking at ways to fund £1m refurb of village hall in Carnforth

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 13:45

Pan-disability game at Morecambe FC will raise awareness of autism

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 12:47

Morecambe lifeboat crew respond to reports of ‘flashing lights and red flares’

Tuesday, 1 April 2025 12:00