Long-serving Heysham councillor and former mayor has died

More from Local News

• £35K 'Sunshine Smiles Appeal' launched to create lasting legacy for children at RLI

  A £35,000 appeal has been launched to transform the outdoor space on the Children's Ward at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

• Runners to take on 30-hour Morecambe Promenade relay for brain tumour research

  Runners will pick up the baton to take on a 30 hour day and night relay on Morecambe Promenade for a very good cause.

• VIDEO: Clean-up under way after Lancaster and Morecambe homes and businesses hit by flooding

  Residents are counting the cost after torrential rain led to widespread flooding across the District.

• North Lancashire vs Lancaster, Preston and Ribble Valley: Battle over name for new council

  Council leaders are pushing for an alternative name for a new local authority covering the Lancaster and Morecambe District.

• LISTEN: Caring animal rescue charity set to move to new home in Morecambe

  A team who devote their lives to helping animals are set to move one of their vital charity shops to a new home in Morecambe.

• New healthy drinks shop opens in West End of Morecambe

  Two friends have opened a new healthy drinks cafe hoping to bring something different to the West End of Morecambe.

• LIVE UPDATES: Businesses closed and roads flooded as heavy rain hits Lancaster and Morecambe area

  Businesses have been forced to close and traffic is severely affected by flooding in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

• UPDATED: Crunch meeting called to vote on future of Morecambe club now cancelled

  An extraordinary meeting called at a Morecambe sports and social club to decide if it should reopen has been cancelled.

• Morecambe-based reality show starring Tyson Fury up for National Television Award

  A reality series filmed in Morecambe starring boxer Tyson Fury has been shortlisted for a National Television Award.

• Man and dog flee scene after attack on chihuahua in Lancaster

  Animal welfare officers are appealing for witnesses after a four-year-old chihuahua suffered serious injuries following an attack by another dog in Lancaster.

• Mayor of Lancaster saddles up for charity race night

  The mayor of Lancaster is inviting residents to get their glad rags on for a Race Night in aid of his two chosen charities.

• LISTEN: Personal trainers set for gruelling 100-mile three peaks charity challenge

  Two personal trainers are set out on a 100-mile running challenge up three mountains and then back to their gym in Bolton-le-Sands for causes close to their hearts.

• Mum takes on a million steps to help school and toy appeal in memory of caring daughter

  A mum is taking on a million steps challenge in memory of her daughter who made a huge difference to the lives of local children.

• Student apartments plan revealed for derelict former Lancaster pub

  Plans have been revealed to convert a closed-down pub in Lancaster into student accommodation.

• PHOTOS: New images reveal plan for major renovations at Morecambe's iconic Midland Hotel

  Major renovations are being proposed at Morecambe's historic Midland Hotel.

• Stunning new drone images show 100 'Eric Morecambes' on beach to celebrate centenary

  Striking aerial images have been revealed showing 100 people recreating Eric Morecambe's iconic 'Bring Me Sunshine' pose to help celebrate the great comedian's centenary.

• Rescue team's warning after motorist cut off by rising tide

  A rescue team has been called out to a motorist cut off by rising tide at Sunderland Point.

• Trapped person freed from vehicle after crash in Heysham

  Firefighters freed a person trapped inside a vehicle following a road traffic collision in Heysham.

• Firefighters tackle house fire in Lancaster

  Crews have tackled a fire at a house in Lancaster.

• Emergency services called to road crash in Carnforth

  Emergency services were called to a road crash in Carnforth.