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Food hygiene fails and passes as 25 pubs, restaurants and takeaways in Lancashire given new ratings
25 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
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Thunder and heavy rain to hit Lancashire today as Storm Amy wreaks havoc
"Blustery rain is expected, bringing a local risk of thunder"
Hunter's Moon 2025: How to see the October 'supermoon' next week - in special three-in-one occasion
This will the first of three spectacular ‘supermoons’ to end the year with 🌕
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'Has anyone lost a pig?': Mystery swine seen roaming free on Lancaster estate
"I thought I'd finally cracked this morning at 6am when I could hear a pig outside"
Morecambe man jailed for raping woman after night out
A man who took advantage of a vulnerable woman before raping her has been jailed.
17th century pub up for sale in village near Lancaster for almost £1m
A 17th century inn and restaurant with letting rooms above is on the market for almost £1m.
'Do not travel north of Preston' warning issued by railways as UK braces for wild Storm Amy weekend
People are being advised not to travel north of Preston this evening - and all day Saturday - as Storm Amy threatens to bring widespread disruption to rail services.
New services introduced to improve the lives of those with dementia in Lancaster district
With increasing numbers of people being diagnosed with dementia, the NHS in Lancashire and south Cumbria has committed to a new five-year dementia strategy to improve the lives of all those affected.
Annual charity Halloween display in Morecambe is biggest event to date
A man from Morecambe will be transforming his garden into a ghoulish grotto for Halloween to raise money for CancerCare.
Lancaster village-based travel agent scoops two national industry awards
A home-based travel agent has won two national travel industry awards.
Council boss hopes for ‘better sense of Eden Project Morecambe’ after Cornwall trip
More details about Eden Project Morecambe could be known soon, the leader of Lancaster City Council has said, after she visited the first Eden in Cornwall and spoke with a director leading the Morecambe scheme.
Morecambe Bay to be part of national Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme
Thousands of people in Morecambe Bay are set to benefit from improved care closer to home, as the government begins to support further development of neighbourhood health services.
20 great places to get a cooked breakfast in and around Lancaster and Morecambe
The Lancaster district is full of brilliant cafes and restaurants where you can get a great cooked breakfast.
Traffic held in both directions on M6 near Carnforth after collision
M6 drivers near Carnforth were stuck in major disruption this morning following a serious crash.
Join police for a chat in Lancaster park this weekend
Local neighbourhood police officers are holding a pop-up event in Williamson Park this weekend.
Council boss hopes for 'better sense' of Eden Project Morecambe' after Cornwall visit
'There has been some significant progress recently'
Tragic death of dad-of-three, 40, who 'would help anyone'
Pete was described by his fiancée as 'the most kind-hearted person'
New weather warning for Lancashire as Storm Amy brings 80mph winds and heavy rain
A new Met Office weather warning has been issued for Lancashire as Storm Amy approaches the UK, bringing winds of up to 80mph and up to 70mm of rain this weekend.
Death crash driver said he 'pumped the brakes' but his van wouldn't stop
'I'm just so sorry for them kids and their parents'
Former Morecambe MP 'follows in Winston Churchill’s footsteps' by receiving honour from Council of Europe
The former veteran Member of Parliament for Morecambe and Lunesdale David Morris has been awarded the Honorary Life Member of the Council of Europe.