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'Get ready to respond to a terrorist attack', Lancashire venues told
Businesses and venues across Lancashire are being urged to ensure they are ready to meet the requirements of new anti-terror legislation.
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63 UK-based users of a dark web site Kidflix hosting child sexual abuse material identified
63 UK-based users of a Dark Web site hosting child sexual abuse material have been identified following work by the National Crime Agency.
Man pleads guilty to Heysham murder on seventh day of trial
A man has admitted to murdering Keith Thompson in Heysham.
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Morecambe Bay rescue crews help pensioner who fell down rocks at Arnside beach
Bay Search and Rescue were called out to help after an elderly man tripped and fell down a rocky embankment at Arnside.
Lancaster dance company holds online ‘Neuro-Moves’ session to mark Parkinson’s Awareness month
A Lancaster-based dance company specialising in classes for people with neurological conditions will mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month this April with an online opportunity.
The faces of 25 paedophiles, drug dealers, shoplifters and criminals jailed in Lancashire in March 2025
These are the faces of 25 criminals who were put behind bars in Lancashire in March 2025.
Man changes plea to guilty over murder of Keith Thompson
He changed his plea after hearing the prosecution case
All the Lancashire County Council staff earning over £100K - and what it costs you
The authority paid out £2.74m to 19 employees who earned over £100,000 in pay and pension contributions during 2023/24, according to data obtained by the Taxpayers’ Alliance for its annual Town Hall Rich List report.
Lancaster scientists record driest March on record
Scientists at Lancaster University’s Hazelrigg Weather Station have recorded the driest March since records began at the site nearly 60 years ago.
Lancaster charity calls on Government to lift ban on asylum seekers working to generate millions for the UK economy
Charities have joined together to highlight to the Government how lifting a ban on asylum seekers working would benefit the economy.
Firefighters tackle lorry fire near North Yorkshire market town
Bentham fire station were called out along with Skipton fire station to a report of a HGV on fire on the A65 between Settle and Long Preston.
Morecambe HGV driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving
It was another busy day on Cumbria’s roads yesterday, (April 1).
Road closure at busy Lancaster junction set to last 12 days
Motorists are being warned of a road closure on the A6 heading out of Lancaster later this month.
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
'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.
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.