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Dispersal order in place after up to 50 youths brawl in Morecambe town centre
Police have been called to a fight in Morecambe town centre involving a group of up to 50 youths.
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Faces of 27 criminals jailed in February 2026 - including killers, rapists and drug dealers
From violent abusers and sex offenders to major drug dealers and dangerous drivers, February saw a series of serious cases linked to Lancashire result in jail sentences.
Reform UK sets first Lancashire County Council budget: all you need to know, including council tax rates
The Reform UK administration at Lancashire County Council has set its first budget – promising what it described as a “tsunami of better services” for residents.
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Three lucky Lancastrians celebrate after scooping big wins with National Lottery
Lancashire has been a lucky lottery hotspot, with two big wins in the county.
Former Lancaster GP pens book about challenges of running through menopause
A former Lancaster GP has written her third book about the challenges of running through menopause.
Latest scores on the doors as 23 Lancaster and Morecambe businesses get new food hygiene ratings
A total of 23 businesses across the Lancaster district have received updated food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency.
Life-saving kit handed to Morecambe FC after Manchester Arena inquiry
Morecambe Football Club has received a potentially life-saving first aid kit as part of a countywide campaign stemming from the Manchester Arena terror attack.
"Big difference" as new food recycling scheme rollout continues in Lancaster and Morecambe area
Lancaster City Council says two tonnes of waste has already been stopped from entering landfill as rollout of a scheme to reintroduce food recycling continues.
Lancaster occupational therapist takes on marathon challenge in memory of family members lost to lung cancer
An occupational therapist from Lancaster is to undertake the London Marathon this April for a cause very close to her heart.
Firefighters tackle wheelie bins blaze in Lancaster
Firefighters tackled two wheelie bins on fire in Lancaster.
Crews tackle wheelie bin fire in Lancaster
Firefighters were called to a fire in Lancaster involving two wheelie bins.
Octogenarian’s Aladdin’s Cave of art hidden away on quiet Lancaster street
Tucked away in a quiet Lancaster street is an Aladdin’s Cave of memorabilia and precious memories doubling up as an art studio.
Much-loved mum died after suffering 'traumatic head injury'
Pam Myers died at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Controversial 200-home assessment WAS done properly, councillor insists
'Any suggestion that national grey belt policy has been misrepresented by officers is incorrect'
Tory's speech likened to "ramblings of Donald Trump" as Lancaster City Council sets budget
The Conservative leader's speech was compared to the "ramblings of Donald Trump" as Lancaster City Council voted through its budget.
Update "imminent" on housing plan for site of demolished Lancaster school
The leader of Lancaster City Council said an update on housing plans for the former Skerton High School site is "imminent".
Ex-Morecambe MP pictured with Vitali Klitschko and Boris Johnson on visit to Ukraine
The former MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale has joined other dignitaries in Ukraine as events were held to mark the fourth anniversary of the war.
Police appeal after farming community targeted for spate of thefts in south Lancaster
Police have appealed for help after a spate of 13 thefts in two months in the rural areas of south Lancaster.
Memorial in popular Lancaster park closed to public for weeks
Williamson Park’s Ashton Memorial in Lancaster is now closed to the public until Sunday March 15, so a new service lift can be safely installed.
Gut Wealth 25% off ends soon – last chance to save (aff)
Gut Wealth’s 25% introductory discount runs until March 8. The orange-flavoured digestive supplement with 900+ reviews is currently reduced for new customers – but the limited-time offer expires soon.