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Tory chief on his personal journey, dyslexia - and his socialist pop music hero
Lancaster Conservative councillor Andrew Gardiner talks about his background, interests and getting into trouble for his language
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'Things that should make me angry make me laugh after horror bike smash'
David was in a coma for 11 days
Rescue teams called out after two walkers and dog cut off by tide in Morecambe Bay
An emeregency rescue team has issued guidelines to help walkers after two people and their dog got cut off by the tide today, Tuesday.
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New Bay Rose road crossing near Morecambe Morrisons features pictures of native flowers
If you have been in Morecambe over the past few days you might have noticed the new crossing at Hillmore Way, near to Morrisons.
Flood defences in village near Lancaster receive £197k funding boost
Beetham Surface Water Flood Alleviation scheme has been allocated £197,000 from the Government to improve drainage infrastructure and flood defences along Beetham Road and around the Pelta Medical Paper factory.
Lancaster charity shop plea for support after vandals break window
A Lancaster charity shop is asking for help in repairing its door after vandals broke a window.
Lancaster MP welcomes new flood defence funds
Eleven schemes in Lancaster and Wyre receive the go ahead with fresh government funding this year as part of the Government’s Plan for Change, with projects to help protect 27,000 more homes and businesses over the next year.
Tribute paid as science teacher with close ties to Lancaster village passes away aged 87
Jean Dennis’s life of 87 years ended where it started.
M&S announce £50m investment in stores across the North West - creating 300 jobs
M&S has announced a £50m investment in stores across the North West for the year ahead, creating 300 jobs.
William Wordsworth's Grade I listed Victorian Lake District cottage with stunning views of Windermere for sale
Rydal Mount, a historic Grade I listed Victorian property, offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of England’s literary and architectural heritage.
Lancashire's TV coroner - Cause of Death star & who gave verdict in Nicola Bulley case - set to retire after 20 years
Lancashire’s TV star coroner has announced he is to retire from the job after nearly 20 years of service.
Lancaster City Council offering electric cars for hire over Easter bank holiday
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Lancaster care home asks you to help Joan celebrate her 103rd birthday in style by sending her a card
A Lancaster care home is asking for help to celebrate one of its residents reaching 103 in style.
Appeal after 'serious' vandalism at sports club in town near Lancaster
A charity which supports and maintains a recreation ground in Bentham is appealing for information after some serious vandalism at the playing fields.
Go on a journey through time at Lancaster hotel celebrating 400 years
A building built in 1625 is bound to have a story or two to be told, and this is certainly the case for The Royal Kings Arms Hotel.
Lancashire pensioner, 87, banned from driving after travelling 30 miles in wrong direction on M6
An 87-year-old driver sped past police after driving nearly 30 miles in the wrong direction on a major motorway near Penrith, Cumbria.
Record number of children in Lancaster living in poverty, new figures claim
A record number of children in Lancaster were living in poverty last year, according to "heartbreaking" new figures.
One in 20 deaths in Lancaster due to air pollution
One in 20 adult deaths in Lancaster were caused by air pollution in 2023, new figures suggest.
Unite holding protest in Lancaster over energy bill hikes
Unite, the UK’s leading union, is continuing its Unite Energy 4 All campaign to demand that nobody should choose between heating or eating.
Sky, Virgin and BT broadband price hikes as customers urged to do simple check to save money
UK broadband bills are rising by up to 7.5% this April. See which providers are increasing prices – and how to save.