Latest news from Lancaster and Morecambe.
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Rights advocates are recognising Virginia Giuffre and journalist Julie K Brown for their pivotal roles in exposing the Epstein abuse scandal. Their work in ampl...
Reform UK figure Matthew Goodwin has proposed controversial policy changes affecting women's rights, drawing criticism from political opponents. Party leader Ni...
The Eden Project Morecambe faces a tight timeline to meet its planned late 2028 opening following the introduction of revised designs. Developers must accelerat...
Morecambe Winter Gardens Theatre will host a special weekend of events celebrating the centenary of Eric Morecambe, the comedian born in the Lancashire seaside ...
A best-selling author and hormone specialist will bring her theatre tour to Lancaster to address misconceptions about women's health. The event aims to provide ...
Sir Keir Starmer has criticised politicians who question the English, Welsh or Scottish identity of public figures based on race. He challenged the Reform UK ca...
A volunteer emergency courier who lost his life in a Lancaster road accident while transporting medical samples has received the Elizabeth Emblem. The prestigio...
A senior Preston politician is set to deliver a major speech on local government changes at Lancaster University next week. The address will examine the future ...
Lancaster city centre traders have backed a five-year extension of the Business Improvement District scheme in a recent ballot. The vote secures continued fundi...
A former Morecambe FC player has been convicted as the leader of a major drug trafficking operation following a police investigation. The man was apprehended af...
Racist abuse has flooded the social media page of a Lancashire MP after they congratulated a local school on winning an award. The representative reposted a pre...
A Lancashire MP has highlighted changing online attitudes after revealing a constituency school visit photo initially received positive reactions on social medi...
Lancaster University is hosting a lecture by the Leader of Preston City Council exploring the future of regional governance and English devolution. The event ai...
Plans to close 24 rehabilitation beds at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary will now be subject to public consultation following pressure from local health officials...
The head of Preston City Council will deliver a major address on local government reform at Lancaster University next week. His keynote speech comes as Lancashi...
Labour campaigners gathered in Gorton today to support candidate Angeliki Stogia's bid to become MP for the Greater Manchester constituency. The event highlight...
Public buildings serving Lancashire communities are included in a new £72 million national investment program for clean energy upgrades and efficiency improveme...
Concerns have been raised regarding the government's NHS data contract with technology firm Palantir. A letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting urges cancellat...
St John’s Hospice in Lancaster is holding a sale of pre-loved prom dresses to help local families find affordable outfits while raising funds for end-of-life ca...
An £80 million refinancing deal has been secured for purpose-built student accommodation developments in Lancaster and Leeds. The investment highlights continue...
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service crews were dispatched to a road traffic collision in Lancaster. Firefighters attended the scene to assist with the incident.
Statistical graphics comparing recent by-election results with off-licence data have been released. The visual analysis examines electoral trends alongside lice...
The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust has secured £887,000 in national funding to implement clean energy upgrades across its facilities. The impro...
A fraudulent roofer has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after deceiving three elderly homeowners in Morecambe out of thousands of pounds. Lancashire Tradi...
The Green Party believes it could secure a significant electoral breakthrough in Gorton and Denton based on promising door-to-door canvassing returns for candid...
Magistrates in Lancaster and Burnley have handled recent cases involving defendants from the Lancaster and Morecambe area. The court proceedings covered various...
Proposals for 31 affordable homes on the outskirts of Lancaster will face scrutiny from city councillors later this month. The development aims to address local...
Lancaster City manager Jimmy Marshall believes his team can challenge for the play-offs after securing four points from their last two home matches at the Giant...
Lancaster's The Dukes theatre will host a contemporary retelling of H.G. Wells's "The War of the Worlds" by innovative company imitating the dog. The production...
A physician working for the Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has received national recognition through a major industry award. The honor highlights ...
A planning decision expected this month will determine whether 200 homes can be built on green belt land in Bolton-le-Sands. Local campaigners are pressing the ...
A Green Party representative has called for reduced household bills and increased NHS funding during a BBC interview. The politician highlighted rising membersh...
A United Nations commission of inquiry has concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, according to its published findings. The report has prompted respon...
A teenager from Morecambe has received a four-year football banning order following incidents related to match-day disorder. The restriction prevents him from a...
A Lancaster-based charity supporting cancer patients and bereaved families has introduced a new donation scheme allowing contributors to specify exactly how the...
Returning manager Jim Bentley is calling on Morecambe fans to pack the Mazuma Mobile Stadium and generate vocal backing for his inaugural home fixture back at t...
Acclaimed folk musician Emily Portman will perform in Lancaster on March 19 as part of her spring tour. The award-winning singer-songwriter brings her distincti...
A Lancashire Member of Parliament addressed the House of Commons regarding the Epstein and Mandelson scandal, calling for an end to cultures that excuse miscond...
Health officials have released updated data comparing current virus-related hospital admissions and infection rates to figures from the previous week. The stati...
Residents of Bolton-le-Sands are awaiting a planning decision this month regarding Wrenman Homes' proposal to build 200 houses on green belt land. Campaigners a...
Couples in Morecambe and Lancaster seeking Valentine's Day dining have numerous local options recommended by residents. The curated list highlights eighteen pop...
Residents on a troubled south Lancaster housing estate are renewing demands for a developer to complete unfinished work after four years of defects. Homeowners ...
A prominent vacant hotel on Morecambe's seafront is heading back to auction after failing to sell in January. The former pub remains a local eyesore despite its...
Lancaster has been named among the best UK locations for under-35s by The Times, citing its appeal to young professionals. The ranking highlights the university...
S.J. Bargh Ltd Haulage Contractors continues operations after nearly a century in Lancaster. Local historian David Kenyon has documented the firm's enduring pre...
A new traffic order now prohibits motorists from stopping on a road stretch adjacent to a Lancaster primary school. The measure aims to improve safety for local...
A Lancaster retailer has addressed industry leaders at Spring Fair 2026, the UK's largest trade show for commerce. The invitation to speak places Lancashire's i...
Local photographers captured stunning winter scenes across Lancaster and Morecambe during January's freezing temperatures. The image collection showcases frost-...
Lancashire Constabulary is seeking the rightful owner of a mobility scooter discovered discarded on a street in Morecambe. Officers believe the vehicle was stol...
Emergency crews responded to a house fire in Lancaster earlier today. The incident required firefighter intervention to bring the flames under control. Resident...
Lancaster and Fleetwood MP Cat Smith will join electoral experts for an online discussion on 24 October examining the government's elections white paper. The fr...
Public health advocates are urging stronger alcohol regulations to reduce harm across Lancashire communities and ease pressures on local NHS services. Industry ...
Respiratory virus monitoring across Lancashire shows Covid-19 remains steady at baseline levels while RSV infections continue declining. Health officials note c...
Latest health surveillance indicates flu activity has decreased and is now circulating at low levels across the UK, including Lancashire. The weekly report show...
A local figure has expressed their pleasure at returning to Lancashire following time away. The message highlights the satisfaction of coming back to the county...
A Lancashire public figure recalled being delayed boarding an EasyJet flight in Geneva to accommodate celebrities Geri Halliwell and Robbie Williams. The incide...
Members of Parliament will today scrutinise government plans for mandatory digital identification requirements. The urgent question, tabled in the House of Comm...
A parliamentary committee chaired by Lancaster and Fleetwood MP Cat Smith has recommended against introducing call lists in the House of Commons. The group dete...
Cat Smith, Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Fleetwood, has been appointed as a Parliamentary Champion by Action for ME, a charity supporting people with c...
Lucy Powell has secured the Labour Party nomination for Lancaster and Wyre at a special constituency meeting held this morning. The selection, confirmed by loca...
Ten seriously ill children from Gaza have arrived in Britain for medical treatment following government arrangements highlighted by a Lancashire MP. With health...
Lancashire MP Cat Smith is urging immediate government action as alcohol-related deaths reach unprecedented levels. The representative for Lancaster and Fleetwo...
The chair of the Commons Procedure Committee is overseeing a review of parliamentary operations, including proxy voting systems and the election of select commi...