Local News Archive

Stalwart of Morecambe Brass Band recognised in King's New Year Honours List

Saturday, 30 December 2023 at 10:27

Lancaster hospice Christmas tree collection service now available

Friday, 29 December 2023 at 13:37

Windscreens smashed with rocks in spate of car vandalism in Morecambe

Thursday, 28 December 2023 at 14:11

Morecambe business moving to new offices under Travelodge

Thursday, 28 December 2023 at 11:38

Stars of musical theatre celebrate bumper awards nominations for their shows in Lancaster

Thursday, 28 December 2023 at 09:46

Shake-up of Morecambe bus services including 'Bare Circular' set to come into force

Thursday, 28 December 2023 at 09:23

Lorry driver issued with prohibition notice after stop on M6 at Lancaster

Wednesday, 27 December 2023 at 11:04

Controversial plans for up to 200 new homes near Bay Gateway go in for decision

Wednesday, 27 December 2023 at 10:20

Two men arrested on suspicion of burglary in Lancaster

Wednesday, 27 December 2023 at 09:40

More disruption on trains over New Year due to crew shortages and engineering works

Wednesday, 27 December 2023 at 09:28

Tributes paid to 'dedicated and hard-working' city councillor

Tuesday, 26 December 2023 at 08:33

Man dies in Kirkby Lonsdale collision

Sunday, 24 December 2023 at 13:03

Morecambe GP practice announces new online system to 'beat the phone queues' for appointments

Saturday, 23 December 2023 at 09:05

'Do not Travel' advice given for Morecambe to Lancaster train line on Christmas Eve

Saturday, 23 December 2023 at 08:38

Police renew appeals over Damian Jackson murder in Lancaster

Friday, 22 December 2023 at 11:42

Smoke plume from Lancaster industrial estate fire now "under control" after almost three weeks

Friday, 22 December 2023 at 06:52

More pain for Lancaster mobile phone users as signal problems persist following fire

Friday, 22 December 2023 at 06:39

New mayor-elect chosen for Lancaster

Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 16:26

Management speak out after 'large scale' brawl at Morecambe pub

Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 15:51

Morecambe school head cook retires after 26 years of serving more than one million meals

Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 14:31

Council leaders send letter to Rishi Sunak calling for 'immediate ceasefire' in Middle East

Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 14:14

Driving force of Morecambe music charity leaves after 28 years

Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 11:47

Music group's new season to include day marking 20 years since Morecambe Bay cockling tragedy

Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 11:33

Lancaster dance group celebrates £64K lottery boost

Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 10:58

Lancaster and Morecambe residents light up their homes to help others this Christmas

Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 10:45

Lancaster councillor slams government's Plan for Drivers as an 'attack on 20mph speed limits'

Thursday, 21 December 2023 at 09:00

Four people charged following assault in Morecambe

Wednesday, 20 December 2023 at 18:47

Criminals' cash will pay for CCTV cameras in two areas of Lancaster and Morecambe

Wednesday, 20 December 2023 at 10:03

'Extraordinary' young people's heritage festival pulls crowds to Lancaster city centre

Wednesday, 20 December 2023 at 08:16

Board game fundraiser gets lovely Christmas gift from Lancaster hotel

Tuesday, 19 December 2023 at 14:26

Stena Line signs major deal with Peel Ports to operate at Heysham Port until the year 2100

Tuesday, 19 December 2023 at 12:04

INTERVIEW: Morecambe charity helping disabled children calls on community to support its expansion plans

Tuesday, 19 December 2023 at 09:44

INTERVIEWS and PHOTOS: Thousands of toys given out to children after massive response to Lancaster BID Christmas Toy Appeal

Tuesday, 19 December 2023 at 09:13

Crews at Lancaster skips site ‘confident fire will be out by end of week’

Monday, 18 December 2023 at 17:24

Morecambe’s Baylight announces expanded event including promenade parade

Monday, 18 December 2023 at 17:06

Morecambe FC at risk of points deduction over financial failings following late payment of wages

Monday, 18 December 2023 at 16:39

Thousands enjoy festive fun in Lancaster’s Williamson Park

Monday, 18 December 2023 at 13:20

Residents of Lancaster district urged to have say on proposed devolution deal for Lancashire

Monday, 18 December 2023 at 11:21

500k funding will pave way for urgent Lancaster church repairs and training programme

Monday, 18 December 2023 at 11:14

INTERVIEW: Resident tells of "thick acrid choking smoke" causing misery after Lancaster industrial estate fire

Friday, 15 December 2023 at 15:58

Lancaster girl, 4, and her pony to compete in world class horse show final

Friday, 15 December 2023 at 13:44

Pavement improvements will make life easier for Lancaster theatre goers

Friday, 15 December 2023 at 12:03

Student reunited with mum who makes 2,000 mile trip from war-torn Ukraine for daughter's graduation

Friday, 15 December 2023 at 12:02

Bolton-le-Sands band to raffle off gig to raise money for local hospice

Friday, 15 December 2023 at 12:02

£700,000 renovation work gets under way at iconic Lancaster music venue

Friday, 15 December 2023 at 12:00

Missing from home Morecambe teen found at Lancaster station

Friday, 15 December 2023 at 11:55

Government to review £900K Eden Project Morecambe land deal

Friday, 15 December 2023 at 11:15

TV’s Ranvir Singh awarded Honorary Doctorate by Lancaster University

Thursday, 14 December 2023 at 14:49

Views wanted on plans to transform Lancaster church into hub for city businesses

Thursday, 14 December 2023 at 14:18

Citizens Advice North Lancashire launches winter fundraising campaign

Thursday, 14 December 2023 at 12:48

Council leader will write letter to PM supporting Gaza ceasefire after angry scenes at Morecambe Town Hall

Thursday, 14 December 2023 at 10:12

INTERVIEW: How new charity is making friends with homeless people in Lancaster

Thursday, 14 December 2023 at 08:12

Lancaster MP calls on PM for urgent help after Lancaster industrial estate fire "environmental disaster"

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 at 13:29

New chief of Lancaster theatre 'delighted' to lead venue into 'next chapter'

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 at 11:51

INTERVIEW: How Lancaster's 6m high inflatable Santa Claus keeps on bouncing back

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 at 11:30

New date revealed for residents to give views on future of Frontierland site

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 at 11:18

Air pollution checks under way after massive waste fire at Lancaster industrial estate

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 at 09:01

Court orders Tyson Fury and brothers to pay £100K in unpaid business rates

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 at 08:23

No charges after man arrested on suspicion of racial abuse at Morecambe v Barrow match

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 16:27

Charity shop’s jewellery line sparkles with Lancaster students

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 15:54

Saving lives at sea: Morecambe RNLI reflect on a busy year

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 15:27

Morecambe Bay Dip for Lancaster hospice returns on New Year’s Day

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 14:25

Support mounts as Lancaster pub bids to keep under-threat live music stage

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 09:01

Morecambe school pupils take part in marathon cycle ride and music video challenge

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 07:59

Morecambe Christmas lights return as vow made to "bring them back every year"

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 07:50

Young mountaineer from Lancaster enjoys Westminster Abbey meeting with Princess Kate

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 07:40

Opening weekend announced for new Morecambe bar overlooking the Bay

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 07:20

Changes to council services in Lancaster district over Christmas

Monday, 11 December 2023 at 14:51

Appeal for witnesses after alleged sexual assault on Lancaster bus

Monday, 11 December 2023 at 14:42

Businessman linked to takeover of Morecambe FC returns to watch club

Monday, 11 December 2023 at 12:15

Giant blow-up Father Christmas outside Lancaster bar unlikely to return after latest vandalism

Monday, 11 December 2023 at 06:33

Fundraiser launched for 'gentle giant' husband and father seriously injured in Lancaster road accident

Monday, 11 December 2023 at 06:09

Fundraiser held to continue search for man who went missing in Lancaster one year ago today

Sunday, 10 December 2023 at 07:01

Health advice issued as crews continue to tackle Lancaster industrial estate fire one week on

Sunday, 10 December 2023 at 06:40

‘Aggressive beggar’ jailed after incident at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Friday, 8 December 2023 at 16:29

Good neighbour seeks memories of Morecambe nightclub's heyday

Friday, 8 December 2023 at 13:05

Beyond Radio supports annual Lancaster BID Christmas Toy Appeal

Friday, 8 December 2023 at 11:08

Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at Lancaster industrial estate

Thursday, 7 December 2023 at 16:29

INTERVIEW: Chef opens UK's only mashed potato takeaway in Morecambe in tribute to his dad

Thursday, 7 December 2023 at 14:25

Lancaster primary school keeps pupils indoors as impact of industrial estate fire continues

Thursday, 7 December 2023 at 13:19

Council to pay up to £262,000 in demolition costs at fire-ravaged former Lancaster skip hire site

Thursday, 7 December 2023 at 12:07

Man suffers serious leg injuries after being hit by car in Lancaster city centre

Thursday, 7 December 2023 at 11:12

Man cleared of manslaughter of man he punched outside Lancaster nightclub

Wednesday, 6 December 2023 at 19:02

Lancaster City Council chief explains why he blocked motion on Gaza ceasefire

Wednesday, 6 December 2023 at 10:25

Supporters of Lancaster park "devastated" after outdoor gym theft

Wednesday, 6 December 2023 at 07:19

Britain's biggest family from Morecambe announce Christmas TV special

Wednesday, 6 December 2023 at 06:59

Heysham store shortlisted for national award

Tuesday, 5 December 2023 at 16:37

A1 Supa Skips building ‘structurally unsafe’ as firefighters continue to battle blaze at Lancaster industrial estate

Tuesday, 5 December 2023 at 14:50

Plans for 49 new houses at former Pontins holiday camp approved

Tuesday, 5 December 2023 at 13:05

644-home scheme near Lancaster University gets thumbs down

Tuesday, 5 December 2023 at 10:34

Plans approved to demolish businesses on Morecambe prom to make way for new 86-bedroom hotel

Tuesday, 5 December 2023 at 10:14

‘Major Incident’ stood down after weekend heavy snowfall in South Cumbria

Monday, 4 December 2023 at 19:03

Trial of man charged with manslaughter of man outside Lancaster nightclub begins

Monday, 4 December 2023 at 17:03

Former Lancaster high school to be demolished to make way for new housing

Monday, 4 December 2023 at 16:36

Four people honoured for their bravery after saving woman on Morecambe beach

Monday, 4 December 2023 at 13:45

Fire crews continue to deal with ‘challenging incident’ at former A1 Supa Skips site in Lancaster

Monday, 4 December 2023 at 13:25

Lancaster bar appeals for public to stop vandalising giant blow up Santa

Monday, 4 December 2023 at 12:37

Leading critic hails ‘seriously impressive food’ of Lancaster bar

Monday, 4 December 2023 at 12:00

44 schools in South Cumbria closed as engineers battle to restore power to homes

Monday, 4 December 2023 at 08:23

Update: Multi-agency response continues after heavy snowfall in South Cumbria

Sunday, 3 December 2023 at 16:18

Crews ‘likely to be on scene for days’ following Lancaster industrial estate fire

Sunday, 3 December 2023 at 14:48

VIDEOS and PHOTOS: Ten fire engines called to blaze on Lancaster industrial estate

Sunday, 3 December 2023 at 09:01

Major incident declared as heavy snowfall causes travel chaos in Cumbria

Saturday, 2 December 2023 at 22:27

Silverdale pub celebrates being named in Top 20 list by national newspaper

Friday, 1 December 2023 at 12:56

Morecambe singer releases book on early life of Elvis Presley

Friday, 1 December 2023 at 11:06

Operation Night Guardian returns across Lancaster district this Christmas

Friday, 1 December 2023 at 11:03

Patients at Lancaster hospice delighted by visit from Morecambe FC heroes

Friday, 1 December 2023 at 10:05

Delight as Morecambe fundraisers announce return of popular home Christmas lights show

Friday, 1 December 2023 at 08:20