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Going Green: Sales of solar panels is going through the roof
I know a lot of people have solar panels on their houses but are they worth it and how much does solar power contribute to the UK energy supply?
Going Green: Impact of so much rain has been catastrophic
The UK winter we’ve just emerged from has been the eighth wettest on record according to the Met Office who have been keeping track of rainfall in this country since 1853, 171 years ago.
Going Green: Flood insurance is smart green thinking
I’ve not been having the easiest time financially and have realised my flood insurance is really expensive, is it worth it? I’ve lived in my home for five years and never flooded?
Going Green
If April 15 passed by without you making a special note of it, I’m delighted to tell you it set a brand new UK record in clean energy.
Lancashire hospital trust reveals death due to delays in cancer diagnosis and/or misdiagnosis
Many of our local hospital Trusts denied the FOI request.
Lancaster and Morecambe residents urged to get repeat prescriptions ahead of the bank holiday
People living in the Lancaster district have been urged to get repeat prescription orders in early ahead of the upcoming bank holiday.
Lancaster homeless action charity moves into bigger and better new home
A Lancaster charity which has supported homeless people for more than 30 years moved into its new home this week.
Scientists at the University of Lancaster and Bristol waging war on the illegal ivory trade
A new laser developed between scientists at the Universities of Bristol and Lancaster, could be used by customs worldwide to aid in the enforcement of illegal ivory from being traded under the guise of legal ivory.
Have your say on Lancaster city councillors’ expenses
Lancaster City Council is looking for new members for a panel which recommends the level of allowances and expenses paid to city councillors.
Walk supports cancer charity close to Heysham family’s hearts
A group of family and friends are taking on a Yorkshire Dales walking challenge on Saturday May 4 in aid of The Eve Appeal.
Lancaster business wins two international awards for its gin
A Lancaster company has plenty to cheers to after winning two international awards for its gin.
Morecambe hair salon named as finalist for prestigious UK awards
Stylists at a Morecambe hair salon are ‘absolutely made up’ after being shortlisted for a top-notch industry award.
Lancaster businesses fear for the future as council looks to adopt new city centre parking plan
Concern is growing among Lancaster’s business community about the city council’s planned parking strategy.
Parliament launch showcases net zero work of Bay Curriculum
The Morecambe Bay Curriculum (MBC) features in a new climate change report, proposing innovative ideas to Government on how to reach net zero.
Man, 36, charged over Lancaster machete attack
A man has been charged following a machete attack in Lancaster.
M6 update after woman dies falling from M6 bridge near Preston
A 50-year-old woman sadly died after ‘falling’ from a bridge over the M6 near Preston yesterday, say police.
£450k price tag for large shops unit in Morecambe town centre
A large retail unit in Morecambe town centre is up for sale.
Asda petrol station gets 24-hour booze go-ahead - but hot food after 10pm is a no-no
Euro Garages now has permission for late-night refreshment and alcohol sales 24-hours-a-day, both for seven days a week
WATCH & LISTEN: Author Brian Groom fights for northern history |Booky podcast
He’s the author fighting for the north’s history to be heard | Booky podcast
Pedestrian suffers ‘serious injuries’ after being struck by Ford Transit van on M6 near Lancaster
The pedestrian had been walking in lane 1 of the carriageway.