Local News from Thursday, August 13th, 2026

New mural unveiled to brighten up crime hot-spot in Lancaster city centre

A striking new mural has been revealed to brighten up a hotspot for criminal activity in Lancaster city centre.
New upgrades unveiled at cherished Lancaster woodland

Vital improvements have been revealed at popular woods in Lancaster which were saved from development.
Forces veteran launches campaign to stop demolition of former Morecambe bus shelter

A campaign has been launched to stop a former bus station waiting room in Morecambe from being demolished.
Eden Project Morecambe Hub set to open as start of work on site draws closer

A new Eden Project Morecambe Hub will officially open its doors ahead of the long-awaited start of work on the new £100m visitor attraction.
Silverdale holiday park celebrates Cumbria Tourism award success

Staff from a well-known local holiday park are celebrating after winning big at a top tourism awards.
'Exceptional' Ofsted report for Lancaster school-based teacher trainers

A Lancaster-based teacher training provider has been judged ‘exceptional’ in its latest Ofsted inspection.
Morecambe lifeboat crew called out to people watching eclipse

Morecambe lifeboat crew have been called out to people on a sandbank watching the partial solar eclipse.
PHOTOS: Once in a generation solar eclipse delights people across Lancaster and Morecambe Bay

Huge numbers of people have shared in the once in a generation event of a partial solar eclipse.