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The faces of 15 criminals jailed for rape and other sexual offences in Lancashire so far in 2025
These are the faces of 15 criminals who have been convicted and sentenced for sexual offences in Lancashire so far this year.
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When do the clocks go back? Date UK clocks change and if your phone will update automatically
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Wicked carer, tattooed thug and Radford family among those in court this week
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44 pictures of Morecambe's Winter Gardens over the years including pantomimes, beer festivals and some famous faces
Morecambe’s Winter Gardens saw the biggest names in entertainment grace its stage during its heyday.
Luxury train which operates out of Carnforth is voted in top 5 in world
A luxury train based at West Coast Railway’s depot in Carnforth has been voted the fifth best in the world by readers of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller magazine.
Latest scores on the doors as 23 Lancashire pubs, restaurants and takeaways given new food hygiene ratings
23 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
Rarely-seen pictures of dramatic crashes and flooding in 1938 Morecambe
In January 1939, The Morecambe Visitor produced a magazine called The Morecambe and Heysham Pictorial.
Stagecoach unveils winter timetable for Lancaster and Morecambe routes to Lake District
Bus operator Stagecoach has announced its winter timetable for services to the Lake District.
Stena Line’s new Heysham to Belfast ship officially named at China shipyard
Stena Line’s newest vessel, Stena Connecta, was officially named at the CMI Shipyard in Weihai, China on October 16, and will soon begin her maiden voyage to her new home port on the Irish Sea.
Stunning Art Deco interior of Carnforth opticians scoops major award
Seeing is believing for a Carnforth opticians practice after it scooped a top national award.
Bully dog savages two tiny chihuahuas on Morecambe street
A Morecambe woman wants to warn people about an out of control bully dog after it attacked two of her tiny rescue pets, killing one of them.
Baylight organisers’ new Chair promises ‘even more spectacular’ event in 2027
The new Chair of the organisation behind Morecambe’s popular Baylight Festival says the event will return ‘even more spectacular than before’ in 2027.
Lancaster dad puts in peak performance for baby charity close to his heart
A dad-of-two super hiked the Yorkshire Three Peaks, completing the 39km trek in just eight hours to raise £1,795 for mums and babies charity Baby Beat.
Nursing home near Lancaster receives national award for its end of life care
A Forton nursing home has been awarded a national Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award in recognition of the excellent end of life care they provide.
Morecambe charity to launch special sensory Santa’s Grotto in Lancaster
Unique Kidz and Co, a charity providing childcare and support for children and adults with disabilities, is launching an accessible winter wonderland grotto in Lancaster city centre.
'Disastrous' £6m cut to Lancashire's nurseries blocked - for now
A powerful education body has voted to block a plan by Lancashire County Council to withhold £6m in funding that it currently gives to nurseries and pre-school providers – amid warnings that some of them could be forced to close as a result.
New local supermarket coming to Morecambe village of Torrisholme
A new Morrisons Daily supermarket is coming to Morecambe.
'We went to the creepiest building in Lancashire, so you don't have to' - TikTok ghost hunter left horrified
A TikTok ‘ghost hunter’ claims he had a “horrifying night” visiting an abandoned asylum in Lancashire.
Family convinced man found dead in bath 'was murdered' - but inquest provides no answers
Neighbours had heard the two friends arguing
Potential charges for new Lancaster car parks laid out as council applies to amend order
Potential parking charges for two new car parks in Lancaster have been laid out as part of a public application by the city council.