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"Unanswered questions": Local leaders react to decision to pause major overhaul of councils
Plans to scrap local councils and create a new unitary authority will be paused, it has been announced.
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Wheelchair-bound Morecambe woman in £30k bid for specialist treatment abroad
A fundraiser has been launched for a Morecambe woman with MS to get specialist treatment not available on the NHS.
Raise a glass as Lancaster wine bar celebrates fourth birthday
The wine glasses are clinking a little louder in Lancaster this week as a local award winning bar passes a milestone.
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Here's why you could soon see a new speed camera in Lancaster
New technology is being introduced to help improve road safety across Lancashire’s road network with the introduction of five new Sentio Shield safety cameras.
City council 'educational' bin wagon on tour in Lancaster and Morecambe
Lancaster City Council’s ‘educational’ bin wagon will be touring the district this week.
Lancaster district businesses back devolved powers for Lancashire - but support for a mayor depends on funding and value for money
Lancaster businesses have given cautious backing to the introduction of a Mayoral Authority, provided it brings meaningful powers, additional funding and delivers value for money without increasing costs for businesses or council taxpayers.
Hundreds of Lancaster homes powered up for the future following network upgrade
An underground electricity network upgrade has helped future-proof hundreds of homes in Lancaster following a successful trial.
Appeal to help bring Carnforth man home after tragic holiday swimming pool accident
A heartbreaking appeal has been launched to help bring home a young Carnforth man who suffered a life-changing injury on holiday.
Morecambe super-sized family return with new series of TV show 22 Kids and Counting
A family from Morecambe will return to TV screens with a brand new series focussing on their lives as Britain's biggest brood.
Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua fight is off and names next opponent
Tyson Fury has claimed that his proposed boxing match with Anthony Joshua is off, as he eyes a third bout with Oleksandr Usyk
Hundreds of Lancaster homes get own electricity supply after trial hailed as success
An underground electricity network upgrade has helped future-proof hundreds of homes in Lancaster following a successful trial.
Date changes for brand new vintage and collectors fair at Morecambe Winter Gardens
Morecambe BID and The Winter Gardens Morecambe have announced changes to the dates of their forthcoming vintage and collectables fairs, following a scheduling clash at the venue.
Morecambe chowder business reveals young person getting a no-strings share in business
A young woman has been announced as the first recipient of no strings attached shares in a Morecambe company.
Nominate the county's most deserving in the Pride in Lancashire Awards
Residents are being urged to submit their nominations for the Pride in Lancashire Awards before entries close.
Community festival helps Lancaster residents make use of surplus fruit
A popular annual harvest festival invites north Lancashire residents to bring their apples for juicing and calls for community action to make use of locally grown seasonal fruit
Two dogs treated by crews after house fire in Morecambe
Two dogs were given oxygen treatment after a fire at a house in Morecambe.
Police seize illegal e-scooter with young child on board near Carnforth
Police conducted road safety enforcement in Carnforth and Warton.
Two dogs treated with oxygen after house fire in Morecambe
Two dogs had to be treated with oxygen by firefighters after a blaze in Morecambe.
LISTEN: Lineup announced for first ever Bay Drumfest in Morecambe
A debuting drum festival is set to bring beats and energy to Morecambe Promenade and we've been finding out all about it!
Mum's agonising fight for answers over son's E.coli death after Blackpool swim
Rachael Bell spent decades blaming herself for the death of her beloved son Matthew - then one thing changed