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Greens and independents get together to form 'progressive' opposition on Lancashire County Council
The Green Party and a group of independent councillors have joined forces to become the official opposition to Reform UK on Lancashire County Council.

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Food hygiene fails and passes as 19 pubs, restaurants and takeaways in Lancashire given new ratings
19 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.


Police CCTV appeal after theft from car in Carnforth
Police have issued a CCTV appeal for a man they wish to speak to in connection with a theft from a car.

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Morecambe MP joins Parliament debate on End of Life Bill
Morecambe MP Lizzi Collinge was among those debating new clauses and amendments to The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in Parliament.


Morecambe charity launches Bay Cycle Way 10th birthday challenge
Morecambe Bay Partnership is inviting people to take on the 81-mile Bay Cycle Way this summer, to help celebrate the route’s 10th birthday and raise money for the bay.


Lancaster indie brewery company expands into third site
Independent Lancaster brewery Lune Brew Co is levelling up again — officially taking over Clockworks Bar in Catterall, rebranding it as Two River Taps.


Lancashire Police break silence on "mystery VIP" escorted around towns and motorways this week
Police have broken their silence on the mystery convoy escorting a pair of black SUVS around Lancashire this week.


Historic hotel, bar and restaurant in Lancaster closing for facelift
A historic bar, restaurant and hotel in Lancaster will be closing for refurbishment.


Lancaster councillors join new alliance to challenge Reform UK
Lancaster councillors have joined a new alliance formed to provide "strong challenge" to Reform UK.


M6 traffic updates as roadworks cause delays and miles of congestion between Lancaster and Preston
Delays are being reported on the M6 between Lancaster and Preston this afternoon.


Recent world events highlight importance of Lancaster and Morecambe businesses preparing for unexpected
Recent events in the UK and across Europe have shown how important it is for Lancaster and Morecambe businesses, big and small, to prepare for the unexpected.


Police seize e-scooter in Morecambe crackdown
Police seized an e-scooter on Morecambe promenade in a crackdown in the town centre.


Royal invitation for Lancaster headteacher in recognition of education contribution
Dallam School head Steven Henneberry attended a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace this week to celebrate those working in education and skills


Police warn parents over illegal parking outside Morecambe school
Police have issued warning letters to parents after some used zigzags outside a Morecambe school when dropping off or picking up children.


Heysham builders scoop award at prestigious ceremony
A Heysham construction firm has achieved top honours at the prestigious 2025 Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Housebuilder Awards.


Heysham holiday park celebrates top award win
A Parkdean Resorts holiday park is celebrating winning a prestigious industry award.


Lancashire's richest people revealed - including one who made £500m in the past year
From property moguls to telecoms genuises, Lancashire’s richest people have been revealed.


25 years on: Lancaster photographer brings back fond memories of festivals and galas
Festivals and galas are a traditional feature of local life and continued to be popular into the 21st Century as photographer, Dave Clark discovered.


Lancaster student is one of just three selected for Lord Lieutenant Cadet for the year 2025-2026
Cadet Sergeant Viktoria Pasztor, a Year 12 student in the Ripley St Thomas Combined Cadet Force, has been selected for Lord Lieutenant Cadet for the year 2025-2026 – one of just three in the county.


Lancaster man's lifetime spent helping community leads to prestigious honour
Thirty years of dedication to the community in which he was born and raised has led Yak Patel to be honoured by Lancashire’s High Sheriff.
