Local News Archive

Brave hotelier from Morecambe with terminal cancer completes charity walk with six days to spare

Friday, 31 January 2025 14:27

Order banning man from entering part of Morecambe now extended to Lancaster

Friday, 31 January 2025 14:15

Boy, 14, arrested as police investigate hoax bomb threats made to Lancaster school

Friday, 31 January 2025 14:03

Morecambe Town Council delays budget decision hoping to "reduce burden on taxpayers"

Friday, 31 January 2025 12:00

Pubs join forces for new music festival in Morecambe

Friday, 31 January 2025 07:36

New Armed Forces veterans centre set to open in West End of Morecambe

Thursday, 30 January 2025 16:21

Man arrested after burglary in Bolton-le-Sands

Thursday, 30 January 2025 16:07

Lancaster high school set to reopen after police advice over "malicious threats"

Thursday, 30 January 2025 07:02

Eden Project says they remain committed to Morecambe scheme as charity plans 80 redundancies

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 16:17

Lancaster city centre shop ordered to close for three months after illicit vape sales

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 15:31

Why being on Theatres At Risk Register is positive for Morecambe Winter Gardens

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 12:59

Cycling and pedestrian route near Morecambe railway line getting £15k revamp

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 12:29

Plans for new 24-hour petrol station at Heysham Port

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 11:58

Lancaster takeaway owner fined for a string of food safety and hygiene breaches

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 11:46

Morecambe man jailed after raping 16-year-old girl

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 11:35

New apartments planned for ex-British Legion Club in Morecambe

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 10:02

Firefighters tackle fires in caravan and garage in Morecambe

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 09:47

Two arrested and drugs seized after high speed car chase on M6 near Lancaster

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 09:37

Lancaster high school closed for second day after receiving "further malicious threats"

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 08:05

Morecambe satisfy requirements to enable club to sign players in transfer window

Wednesday, 29 January 2025 07:35

Road closed after lorry stuck on canal bridge at Carnforth

Tuesday, 28 January 2025 10:11

Bomb threat which closed Lancaster school was hoax, say police

Tuesday, 28 January 2025 09:45

Heysham Health Centre open again after closure due to Storm Eowyn

Tuesday, 28 January 2025 08:19

"We can't imagine a summer without Vintage by the Sea" - reaction to popular event's cancellation

Monday, 27 January 2025 16:48

Investigation under way after prisoner dies at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Monday, 27 January 2025 10:34

PHOTOS: Morecambe and Lancaster stage school kids get ready for show in London's West End

Monday, 27 January 2025 09:40

Morecambe Homebase closing down sale enters final days with up to 90 per cent off

Monday, 27 January 2025 09:04

VIDEO: Shocking moment tree falls on moving car in Lancaster during Storm Eowyn

Saturday, 25 January 2025 07:20

Patients and staff evacuated as Heysham Health Centre closes due to storm damage

Friday, 24 January 2025 16:11

New average speed cameras on A6 in Lancaster go live

Friday, 24 January 2025 14:55

BREAKING NEWS: Vintage by the Sea festival not happening in 2025

Friday, 24 January 2025 12:13

Tributes paid to much-loved Morecambe Brass Band musician

Friday, 24 January 2025 11:22

Singer Frank Turner to hold Lancaster benefit gig for Citizens Advice after moving podcast interview

Friday, 24 January 2025 10:19

LIVE UPDATE: High winds from Storm Eowyn hit the Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area

Friday, 24 January 2025 09:35

Morecambe Sainsbury's cafe to close as chain axes 3,000 jobs nationwide

Friday, 24 January 2025 09:24

Morecambe pub boss steps away saying "it's a difficult time" for licensed trade

Thursday, 23 January 2025 16:57

"Most recognised councillor in Morecambe" set to become mayor of Lancaster

Thursday, 23 January 2025 15:01

New closure date for popular Lancaster antiques centre

Thursday, 23 January 2025 14:14

‘A punch in the guts’ - Morecambe FC say financial uncertainty is preventing any further signings

Thursday, 23 January 2025 13:56

Minute's silence held after deaths of former Lancaster city councillors

Thursday, 23 January 2025 13:42

Morecambe MP elected chair of Parliament humanist group

Thursday, 23 January 2025 12:11

Police investigating after coach driver assaulted outside Lancaster Bus Station

Thursday, 23 January 2025 11:40

Four-day live music extravaganza being planned after Lancaster festival takes a break

Thursday, 23 January 2025 09:08

Work under way on £80,000 revamp of public tennis courts

Thursday, 23 January 2025 08:35

Rail passengers told 'do not travel' amid 90mph winds warning

Thursday, 23 January 2025 08:22

Crews tackle fire at stables in Morecambe

Thursday, 23 January 2025 08:06

Morecambe bra shop forced to shut down after burglars steal all the stock

Thursday, 23 January 2025 07:55

Fundraiser launched for award-winning festival that celebrates Italy in Lancaster

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 14:23

Lancaster teenager convicted after motorcycle thefts

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 13:42

A6 roadworks set to cause delays in and out of Lancaster

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 13:17

NHS bosses express ‘real concern’ about level of care after delay to work on new Lancaster hospital

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 12:57

Three arrested after drugs seized following raids on Lancaster estate

Wednesday, 22 January 2025 10:35

Plans for balanced council budget will mean another tax rise for residents

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 15:49

Lancaster arts centre receives funding boost for climate emergency initiative

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 13:28

Morecambe private dental clinic reveals plans to expand

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 13:23

Wray Scarecrow Festival gets under way this weekend

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 13:15

Lancaster to host service to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 12:51

WorkWell support service launches across the Lancaster district

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 12:47

Lancaster Labour group announces new shadow cabinet and opposition leader

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 09:33

Road closed for drainage works outside Lancaster theatre

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 08:15

Work on building new Lancaster hospital to start between 2035 and 2038

Tuesday, 21 January 2025 07:52

Power cut hits 685 properties forcing Morecambe pub to close for evening

Monday, 20 January 2025 20:41

Tributes paid to woman who died after road traffic accident near Lancaster University

Monday, 20 January 2025 17:31

Serial burglar jailed for two years after Lancaster shop break-in

Monday, 20 January 2025 16:24

Lancaster Music Festival taking a break and will not be held in 2025

Monday, 20 January 2025 15:59

Police appeal after vehicle stolen from Lancaster estate

Monday, 20 January 2025 07:47

Iconic Moby Dick ship to 'return' to Morecambe for popular light art festival

Friday, 17 January 2025 11:29

Citizens Advice to hold open night in Lancaster as record numbers of people seek help

Friday, 17 January 2025 09:21

Strikes affecting Lancaster trains called off but reduced timetable will still run

Friday, 17 January 2025 09:09

Bolton-le-Sands gastropub reopening with brand new look

Friday, 17 January 2025 08:53

INTERVIEWS: Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire meets 100-year-old D-Day veteran on visit to Morecambe

Thursday, 16 January 2025 14:16

Restaurant and cafe boss takes over as chair of Morecambe BID

Thursday, 16 January 2025 13:07

INTERVIEWS: Mums are going to Iceland on Morecambe charity trek

Thursday, 16 January 2025 11:58

Morecambe MP seeks reassurance for local farmers after foot-and-mouth disease fears

Thursday, 16 January 2025 10:31

INTERVIEW: Poignant words from terminally ill Morecambe hotelier as we join him on charity walk

Thursday, 16 January 2025 09:08

Repairs due after complaints over flooded Morecambe shopping centre car park

Thursday, 16 January 2025 07:47

Loud boom and 'smoke' from Heysham power station "no reason for concern"

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 20:22

Vital repairs to a host of Lancaster district schools set to be given green light

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 12:16

New council strategy aims to bring empty homes back into use across Lancaster district

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 11:02

Appeal after pedestrian seriously injured in A6 collision in Lancaster

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 10:14

Police appeal after break-in attempts at hotel, amusement arcade and market in Morecambe

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 08:00

Teenager arrested after police drugs raid in Lancaster

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 07:47

Arrests made after police recover large amount of Lego stolen from Lancaster shops

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 07:33

Opposition mounts to plans to scrap Lancaster City Council in shake-up of local government

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 17:46

Thousands expected to attend fast-growing Lancaster Chinese New Year Festival

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 16:18

Investigation continues after Carnforth pensioner defrauded by fake police officer

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 14:33

INTERVIEW: Lancaster shopkeepers slam state of city streets as customers "walk through vomit and poo"

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 14:02

PHOTOS: New student blocks on route into Lancaster taking shape

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 13:13

Have your say on proposed new hospital to replace Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 13:06

£90,000 funding boost for Morecambe music charity’s ongoing work

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 12:03

INTERVIEW: Tyson Fury's manager speaks out on boxer's shock retirement

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 08:58

Plans unveiled for future of former Carnforth railway social club

Tuesday, 14 January 2025 08:39

Emergency services at scene and road closed after house fire near Lancaster

Monday, 13 January 2025 15:25

Tyson Fury announces his retirement from boxing

Monday, 13 January 2025 14:56

Lancaster independent record store to reopen bigger than ever

Monday, 13 January 2025 14:14

Freeze on car parking charges likely - Lancaster and Morecambe businesses told

Monday, 13 January 2025 12:10

Lancaster fine art specialist launches new gallery display

Monday, 13 January 2025 10:42

Firefighters called to domestic property fire in Hest Bank

Monday, 13 January 2025 08:52

Deadline to apply for primary school place in North Lancashire is this week

Monday, 13 January 2025 07:41

Eric Morecambe's famous specs sold for £20,000 at auction of comedy legend's treasures

Sunday, 12 January 2025 07:23

Jobs and careers fair to be held in Lancaster

Friday, 10 January 2025 15:45

Train from Carnforth to recreate historic first steam journey on 200th birthday of our railways

Friday, 10 January 2025 11:09

How train strikes will affect Morecambe fans travelling back from Chelsea FA Cup clash

Friday, 10 January 2025 09:54

Police release new image of missing man with links to Lancaster

Friday, 10 January 2025 08:54

New boss will take charge of horticulture at Eden Project Morecambe

Thursday, 9 January 2025 15:46

Warm and welcoming spaces in the Lancaster and Morecambe area

Thursday, 9 January 2025 12:31

Vital Lancaster food bank at risk of closure receives funding boost to stay open

Thursday, 9 January 2025 10:08

Morecambe McDonalds to shut for a month for major revamp

Thursday, 9 January 2025 09:33

Buses divert away from 'ice rink' Heysham estate for second day

Thursday, 9 January 2025 07:01

24% rise in people arrested for drink or drug driving over festive period in Lancashire

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 16:38

Man arrested after police execute drugs warrant on Lancaster estate

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 15:38

Line-up revealed for annual music festival to help Lancaster and Morecambe schools

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 11:36

Kirkby Lonsdale continues to recover from devastating fire as appeal fund tops £87K

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 10:55

Inspirational founder of Lancaster pizza restaurant has died

Wednesday, 8 January 2025 07:45

Heysham fitness trainer takes on 'Burpee Bonanza' in memory of his mum

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 17:21

Chinese New Year celebrations returning to Lancaster

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 14:15

Lancaster school pupils thanked for helping homeless and vulnerable over Christmas

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 13:57

Collection of Eric Morecambe's treasures opens to public ahead of auction

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 09:57

Police appeal after suspected stolen motorcross bike recovered in Lancaster

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 09:32

Burst pipe repaired near Lancaster after residents left without water for 14 hours

Tuesday, 7 January 2025 09:25

X-Ray department in Morecambe to close for two days

Monday, 6 January 2025 13:27

Eden Project Morecambe public meeting at football club is cancelled

Monday, 6 January 2025 12:38

INTERVIEW: Lancaster wheelchair adventurer reveals plans to tackle dangerous 'divers graveyard'

Monday, 6 January 2025 12:25

How heavy snow impacted North Lancashire and South Cumbria

Monday, 6 January 2025 08:55

Investigation after Carnforth pensioner defrauded by fake police officer

Sunday, 5 January 2025 16:54

Near miss reported as people cut off by tide in Silverdale

Saturday, 4 January 2025 12:17

Morecambe FC chairmen tell fans of their sleepless nights waiting for funds during sale crisis

Friday, 3 January 2025 09:05

New Eden Bay Bistro opens doors in Morecambe on New Year's Day

Thursday, 2 January 2025 12:20

New reality TV series on super-sized Morecambe family to be '22 Kids and a Wedding'

Thursday, 2 January 2025 09:19

Morecambe charity for disabled youngsters to hold first ever international trek

Thursday, 2 January 2025 08:59

Lancaster and Morecambe businesses to meet as cost of living crisis 'shows no signs of respite'

Wednesday, 1 January 2025 10:27

Fire crews called to car stuck in flood water on bridge near Lancaster

Wednesday, 1 January 2025 08:56

Police stop 60 vehicles in Lancaster and Morecambe area in New Year drink driving crackdown

Wednesday, 1 January 2025 08:42