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Police appeal after high value cable theft from Lancaster solar farm
Police are investigating a high value theft of cable from a solar energy farm near Lancaster University.
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Lancaster dad to run his 50th marathon in his 50th year – dressed as a medal!
Vowing it will be his last ever full marathon and hoping to get a place in the Guinness World Records, Simon is running the London Marathon dressed as a medal and raising money for Asthma+Lung UK.
Family unlawfully killed by ex-RAF pilot who deliberately drove wrong way on M6 in bid to take his own life
Two children, their father and his partner were unlawfully killed when they crashed head-on with a car being driven the wrong way on a motorway by a suicidal man, a coroner has ruled.
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Venues announced for 2025 Morecambe Music Festival
Thirty four venues have been announced for this year's Morecambe Music Festival.
Police make appeal for help after ‘high value’ cable theft from Lancaster solar farm
Police are appealing for information after cable was stolen from a solar farm at the weekend.
Here is when Morecambe McDonald’s is reopening after revamp
Morecambe McDonald’s has closed for the past few weeks for a major revamp and will be reopening on Tuesday, (April 15) at 11am, said the manager.
Firefighters tackle caravan blaze on Lancaster housing estate
Firefighters tackled a blaze in a caravan on a housing estate in Lancaster.
Visiting on Ward 35 and Acute Medical Unit at Royal Lancaster Infirmary suspended due to norovirus outbreaks
Visiting has been suspended on Ward 35 and the Acute Medical Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary due to a norovirus outbreak affecting patients and colleagues.
Police horses patrol in Lancaster after anti-social behaviour and teenage boy being assaulted outside cinema
Police horses were patrolling in Lancaster on Friday after a report of an assault outside Vue cinema as well as criminal damage.
Residents and tourists speak out amid Morecambe prom motorhomes row
Camper vans and motorhomes in Morecambe are the focus of current debate, and so reporter Robbie Macdonald went out on to the streets to see what people thought.
Radford family travel 'disaster' as Millie 'rejected' from flight to USA with children
They were left stranded at the airport after a travel mishap
Celebrations for Lancaster care home resident Joan as she turns 103
Celebrations have been in full swing at Laurel Bank Care Home in Lancaster as one of its residents reached her 103rd birthday in style.
Police issue warning after children seen climbing on roof of derelict Supa Skips building in Lancaster
Police have issued a warning after reports of children getting inside the derelict Supa Skips building in Lancaster and climbing on the roof.
Protest against ban on camper vans held in Morecambe
Camper van owners held a protest in Morecambe claiming there is 'discrimination' against them.
Lancaster City Council issue update about Easter weekend bin collections
Lancaster City Council have said there will be no changes to the bin collections due to take place over the coming Easter weekend.
Biker taken to hospital after collision in village near Lancaster
A biker was taken to hospital after a collision in Over Kellet.
Bay rescue issue tide warning after helping woman with dislocated knee at Lancaster village
A woman who suffered a dislocated knee had to be rescued from the incoming tide at Arnside on Saturday.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after road collision at Over Kellet
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a collision in Over Kellet.
NHS Investment Paying Off
In the autumn, the Chancellor announced a £26 billion investment into the NHS, and I am thrilled to say that it is already making a significant difference, with 80,000 patients benefitting from faster cancer diagnoses all clears, between July 2024 and January 2025. This marks a notable improvement ...
Police step up patrols after teenage boy assaulted at Minecraft film in Lancaster
Mounted police were outside a screening of the hit Minecraft film in Lancaster after incidents including an assault on a teenage boy.