Local News from Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

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

Books are being hidden around the Lancaster and Morecambe area - and clues given out online - as part of drive to encourage reading for children.
Operation Sceptre tackles knife crime across Lancaster district

This week, police in Lancaster and Morecambe are supporting Operation Sceptre, a national campaign tackling knife crime.
Eden Project Morecambe will become a ‘theatre of science like nowhere else on earth’

The founder of the Eden Project has described Eden Project Morecambe as ‘a theatre of science like nowhere else on earth’ as the Bring Me Sunshine Garden was unveiled at the Chelsea Flower Show.
‘True local’ begins his year as mayor of Lancaster

The new mayor of Lancaster has been sworn in to begin his year in office.