VJ Day services held in Morecambe, Lancaster and Carnforth

More from Local News

• Winding up petition issued against Morecambe FC by former directors withdrawn

  A winding up petition issued against Morecambe Football Club by two former directors over a land debt has been withdrawn after a ‘positive resolution’ was reached between the two parties.

• Celebration events being planned as start date looms for Eden Project Morecambe

  Celebrations are being planned to mark the date of the long-awaited first 'spade in the ground' at the Eden Project Morecambe.

• LISTEN: Moonlight Walk to turn red for Lancaster hospice's 40th year

  A popular charity walk for Lancaster's hospice will have a different colour theme this year to celebrate its 40th birthday.

• Barefest to celebrate unique character of village community

  An annual event celebrating Bare village is set to return and Beyond Radio will be there!

• Beyond Radio presenter to run Arctic half marathon near North Pole

  An intrepid Beyond Radio presenter known for taking on tough challenges is preparing to run the Arctic half marathon in sub zero temperatures.

• LISTEN: Mum speaks out on dangers of ketamine after son's tragic death

  The mum of a young man who died after becoming addicted to ketamine says she does not want another family to suffer.

• TV star Davina McCall backs new Lancaster University-launched workplace menopause kit

  TV presenter Davina McCall has backed a pioneering kit to help workplaces respond better to the menopause - developed by a charity alongside Lancaster University.

• Lancaster man takes on 900-mile Lands’ End to John O’ Groats cycle for mental health charity

  A Lancaster man is preparing to cycle the length of the country to raise vital funds for a mental health charity for young people.

• Here’s how to apply to be a Freeman or Freewoman of the city of Lancaster

  Applications are being invited for one of Lancaster’s most historic traditions - becoming a Freeman or Freewoman of the city.

• New meditation centre opens in Lancaster offering a space for peace

  A new meditation centre in Lancaster city centre is offering a peaceful place dedicated to discovering inner happiness.

• Burger King in Morecambe town centre to close

  A closure date has been announced for the Burger King restaurant in Morecambe town centre.

• Opening date announced for new Morecambe McDonald's

  An opening date has been announced for a new McDonald's restaurant in Morecambe.

• Local hospital volunteers share why they like to ‘give back’ this Volunteers’ Week

  Kind-hearted volunteers at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and the Queen Victoria in Morecambe have been sharing their experiences as part of Volunteers’ Week.

• Lancaster city centre shop ordered to close for three months after illegal tobacco sales

  A Lancaster city centre shop has been ordered to close for three months for the second time after the sale of illicit tobacco products.

• Lancaster woman honours her friend with beach wheelchair charity cycle ride

  A 67-year-old Lancaster cyclist is setting off on a charity ride to raise funds for a beach wheelchair in memory of a friend.

• Expanded Armed Forces weekend in Morecambe receives £14k boost

  A weekend in Morecambe celebrating our Armed Forces and blue light services has received a £14,000 cash boost.

• Lancaster University retains top spot in North West England in Complete University Guide

  Lancaster has retained its crown as the top university in North West England in the Complete University Guide 2027.

• Family announces Morecambe gin shop will close

  A family-run gin business in Torrisholme will close at the end of this month, it has been announced.

• Canal towpath on iconic Lune Aqueduct closed due to sinkhole

  The canal towpath on the Lune Aqueduct has been closed due to a sinkhole, says a charity caring for Britain's waterways.

• New sensory trolley arrives to reduce distress for patients at Lancaster hospital

  A new trolley of items to help people with dementia, learning difficulties and sensory needs has been introduced at a Lancaster hospital.