Local News Archive

Morecambe seafront pub given go-ahead for outdoor later opening

Friday, 29 May 2026 12:44

PHOTOS and VIDEO: Police chase scenes filmed in Morecambe for TV drama The Bay

Friday, 29 May 2026 07:20

Fines for motorists who enter Lancaster bus gate as camera comes into force

Thursday, 28 May 2026 17:31

Danger warning after cyclists targeted for anti-social behaviour at Lancaster race track

Thursday, 28 May 2026 17:26

First plants for Eden Project Morecambe garden arrive in Morecambe

Thursday, 28 May 2026 14:26

New cafe opens on Morecambe Prom

Thursday, 28 May 2026 13:56

Lancaster county councillor steps down from adult care role

Thursday, 28 May 2026 10:19

Search helicopters called out after reports of child swimmers in bay at Heysham

Thursday, 28 May 2026 07:11

Prize draw for £3.4m beachfront house raising £1m for Eden Project Morecambe enters final days

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 14:03

Lancaster University weather station records highest ever May temperature

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 13:40

LISTEN: Lancaster fundraiser can't wait to get 'quacking' on inflatable duck canal trip

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 13:15

Lancaster and Morecambe area landlords invited to join new housing forum

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 12:54

Fraud warning issued after Lancaster woman targeted in phone scam

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 12:11

Steampunks receive £7k cash boost ahead of Morecambe festival

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 12:02

'Carnage' on Heysham roads as traffic gridlock issues worsen

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 10:47

Increased police presence around Lancaster district ahead of TT Races

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 17:20

Rare portrait painted by Eric Morecambe comes to light after 60 years 

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 16:20

Shirt stunt at Morecambe FC backs Tyson Fury and Zlatan Ibrahimovic takeover bid

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 16:14

Lancaster hospital launches ‘Grab Bags’ scheme for patients fleeing violence

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 15:57

No knives sold to underage buyers after test purchase operation in Lancaster district

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 15:48

Stark warning issued over financial future of Morecambe Football Club as accounts reveal another million pound loss

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 14:07

PHOTOS: Wrestlers make history with first ever outdoor show at Morecambe Football Club

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 12:03

Lancaster football star’s overhead kick features on new £20 banknote

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 11:50

School near Lancaster reveals major renovation plans

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 10:59

Plans go in for major upgrade of St John's Hospice in Lancaster

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 10:38

Crews tackle fire in flat at Lancaster University

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 09:58

Road closure on Morecambe Prom for filming of TV police drama The Bay

Monday, 25 May 2026 11:07

LISTEN: Sporting youngsters shine at 'school Olympics' in Lancaster

Monday, 25 May 2026 10:25

Two people treated for smoke inhalation after Carnforth house fire

Monday, 25 May 2026 09:08

Popular Bolton-le-Sands motorcycle racer dies in Isle of Man crash

Monday, 25 May 2026 08:58

Musician takes centre stage at Chelsea Flower Show with songs about Morecambe

Friday, 22 May 2026 16:42

Lancaster bridge reopens after police incident

Friday, 22 May 2026 13:26

LISTEN: New relaxed group for adults with ADHD formed in Lancaster

Friday, 22 May 2026 11:03

Greens win city council by-election in Lancaster

Friday, 22 May 2026 10:33

Morecambe woman to star in dramatic new TV reality quiz show with Danny Dyer and Emily Atack

Friday, 22 May 2026 09:59

Excitement as The Bay returns to Morecambe for filming of new series

Friday, 22 May 2026 07:46

Lancaster University lecturer pens episode of popular CBeebies TV programme

Thursday, 21 May 2026 14:35

Young Morecambe change makers invited to Westminster

Thursday, 21 May 2026 10:07

Heysham power station team leads large-scale community litter pick

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 16:31

Body found in Lancaster park in search for missing local man

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 15:44

PHOTOS: Eden Project Morecambe garden wins award on star-studded day at Chelsea Flower Show

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 12:25

Over 50s ‘youth club’ in Morecambe reduces hours due to ‘lack of footfall’

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 12:05

Under threat Lancaster day centre will remain open

Wednesday, 20 May 2026 11:38

'Look for a Book' event returns to Lancaster and Morecambe

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 11:39

Operation Sceptre tackles knife crime across Lancaster district

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 11:21

Eden Project Morecambe will become a ‘theatre of science like nowhere else on earth’

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 08:17

‘True local’ begins his year as mayor of Lancaster

Tuesday, 19 May 2026 07:58

Lancaster University research shows care home falls cut by a third with use of smart lights

Monday, 18 May 2026 13:52

Angela Rippon and ‘Eric and Little Ern’ launch Bring Me Sunshine Garden at Chelsea Flower Show

Monday, 18 May 2026 11:14

Talk and trail celebrating life of city’s groundbreaking inventor will mark Lancaster Day

Monday, 18 May 2026 10:42

‘Knight Ride’ fundraiser underway for free summer outdoor Lancaster music festival

Monday, 18 May 2026 08:22

Hundreds of kids pay homage to Eric Morecambe with special centenary celebration fun run

Monday, 18 May 2026 07:21

Lancaster paedophile given lengthy jail term for historic sexual abuse of young girl

Friday, 15 May 2026 12:40

LISTEN and PHOTOS: Town celebrates Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday in style

Friday, 15 May 2026 11:02

Pothole Patrol sisters from Morecambe take their campaign to breakfast TV

Friday, 15 May 2026 09:56

Morecambe beaches given national Seaside Award for cleanliness

Friday, 15 May 2026 09:26

LISTEN: D-Day hero to open new Lancaster Armed Forces veterans centre on 102nd birthday

Friday, 15 May 2026 09:05

Lancaster Oxfam charity shop set to reopen after closure

Friday, 15 May 2026 08:43

Mounted Police make arrests in Lancaster day of action

Thursday, 14 May 2026 10:41

Intrepid walkers scale heights to raise thousands for Lancaster charity

Thursday, 14 May 2026 09:54

Earth tremor hits Silverdale

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 16:15

Lancaster Jazz Festival will not happen in 2026

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 16:10

Family announce closure of Morecambe hobby shop after 30 years

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 15:55

New bench in Lancaster offers Hope to people in Mental Health Awareness Week

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 15:29

Young Morecambe creators prepare to show off Eden Project garden at Chelsea Flower Show

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 14:43

No changes to services at Lancaster day centre ‘at this stage’, say County Council

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 10:56

Crime Commissioner opens fund using seized criminal cash

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 09:47

Happy 100th birthday to Eric Morecambe: the man who brought us sunshine

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 09:36

Eric Morecambe centenary: Programme of events

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 09:02

Firefighters called to garage fire in Lancaster

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 08:35

Carnforth mum fulfills lifelong dream to publish book she wrote for her own children

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 08:08

New fund opens to support festivals and creative projects in Lancaster district

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 07:59

Morecambe man jailed for possessing thousands of indecent images on mobile 

Wednesday, 13 May 2026 07:28

LISTEN and PHOTOS: Pupils at Eric Morecambe's school say Happy 100th Birthday in style

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 13:39

Filming set to start on new series of Morecambe-based TV drama The Bay

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 12:12

TV family's firm becomes official pie suppliers to Morecambe Football Club

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 11:52

Morecambe MP calls on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to step down

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 11:34

Lancaster hospital bosses take extra measures to cope with pressures on services

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 11:15

Future of Lancaster restaurant uncertain as owners announce closure plans

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 11:13

New taxi booking office gets green light to open in Morecambe

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 10:29

Up to 90 new homes near Bay Gateway get thumbs up from council

Tuesday, 12 May 2026 09:56

WATCH and LISTEN: Walking with sheep as mayor revives ancient tradition at Lancaster farm

Monday, 11 May 2026 14:40

Lancaster University professor is new President of the Royal Astronomical Society

Monday, 11 May 2026 12:43

Park and Ride bus services to Lancaster city centre to reduce

Monday, 11 May 2026 12:37

Carnforth woman tells of weight loss journey ahead of new Morecambe slimming group launch

Monday, 11 May 2026 11:19

Friends from Morecambe to take on Ultra Marathon for brave toddler

Friday, 8 May 2026 14:53

Firefighters and swim centre team give key water safety message on Morecambe school visit

Friday, 8 May 2026 14:45

Police probe after stolen motorbike being ridden dangerously found in Morecambe

Friday, 8 May 2026 14:19

Man arrested in Lancaster after bridge jump hoax call

Friday, 8 May 2026 13:39

Local hospice wins national award for Will donation campaign

Friday, 8 May 2026 11:40

Cash boost for babies and families at Royal Lancaster Infirmary after fundraising at local golf club

Friday, 8 May 2026 11:30

Morecambe’s Pride in Place Board give update on West End investment programme

Friday, 8 May 2026 11:01

Children's play area in Lancaster opens after £118k revamp

Thursday, 7 May 2026 15:35

Illegal tobacco and counterfeit clothing seized during raid on Lancaster city centre shop

Thursday, 7 May 2026 13:08

Lancaster bowling green fundraiser hits target

Thursday, 7 May 2026 12:57

Six food businesses in Lancaster district fail allergen tests

Thursday, 7 May 2026 12:31

LISTEN: Stars of Morecambe and Wise stage show can't wait for Eric's 100th birthday

Thursday, 7 May 2026 12:14

PHOTOS and VIDEO: Incredible sand art on Morecambe beach honours Sir David Attenborough

Thursday, 7 May 2026 08:30

Row over Morecambe FC debt as ex-directors' firm issues winding-up petition against club

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 14:27

Morecambe Pride handed £3,500 grant boost

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 14:00

LISTEN: Thousands enjoy Wray Fair finale to annual scarecrow festival

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 12:59

North West awards delight for talented stars of Lancaster musicals

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 12:22

Music festival set for Lancaster over Bank Holiday postponed due to ‘ongoing planning’

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 12:21

Lancashire Police Museum in Lancaster celebrates fourth anniversary

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 11:09

Police investigate alleged sexual exploitation at Lancaster flat

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 10:56

Beyond the Beat: Two arrests after assault in Lancaster city centre

Wednesday, 6 May 2026 10:03

Morecambe MP "appalled" as Lancashire set to quit refugee resettlement scheme

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 16:17

Replica RAF helicopter to go on display in Lancaster at three-day show

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 14:48

Life-size knitted mannequin pops up ahead of Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 13:49

Stars play in celebrity football match in Morecambe in memory of brave teenager

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 11:23

Roses are red! Lancaster University students celebrate fifth straight victory

Tuesday, 5 May 2026 08:29

70 homes in Carnforth evacuated after bomb scare

Monday, 4 May 2026 13:45

Bank holiday weekend food and drink festival in Heysham cancelled

Sunday, 3 May 2026 13:55

Families invited to become superheroes for mini marathon in Morecambe

Friday, 1 May 2026 13:56

Children celebrate success in Beyond Radio's first Junior Poet Laureate Competition

Friday, 1 May 2026 12:15

New Irish pub set to open in Morecambe

Friday, 1 May 2026 11:40

PHOTOS: Work continues on new apartments at landmark former hotel in Morecambe

Friday, 1 May 2026 08:46