Local News from Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Plans for new data centre in Lancaster hailed as "big step forward"
A pioneering new data centre looks set to be built at a Lancaster sports and leisure facility.
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Morecambe FC crisis: Owner plays down speculation over identity of prospective buyer of club
The Morecambe FC owner says "recent guesses" on the identity of a prospective new buyer of the club are "not accurate".
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Street market coming to Morecambe this summer
A street market will be held in Morecambe town centre next month and local traders are invited to get involved.
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Vikings to take over Heysham village in return of popular festival
The warriors are shaping their swords and Heysham village is ready for the return of the vikings!
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Scooters set to ride again on packed weekend in Morecambe
A celebration of scooter culture will return to Morecambe with music, fundraising and plenty of bikes!
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Thieves target Lancaster allotment used by cancer patients
A Lancaster-based cancer and bereavement charity's allotment site has been targeted by thieves.
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Heysham sports centre's delight at gym donation by hotel group
A hotel group has helped a Heysham sports and community centre get fit for the future with a special donation.
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Police crackdown on caravans parked illegally on Morecambe Promenade
Police have cracked down on caravans parked obstructively on Morecambe Promenade.
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Tribute to Frankie Taylor - the man Muhammad Ali said was robbed of Olympic gold
An Olympic boxer from the Lancaster and Morecambe area who went on to become one of the UK's most respected sport journalists has died, aged 82.