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The faces of 21 paedophiles, drug dealers, rapists, robbers and criminals jailed in Lancashire in June 2025
These are the faces of 21 criminals who were put behind bars in Lancashire in June 2025.

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Parental bereavement leave: What law change could mean for families experiencing miscarriage or pregnancy loss
The change acknowledges grief following pregnancy loss is just as profound, no matter when it happens


27 Lancashire businesses given new food hygiene ratings - here's what they scored
27 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.

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Excitement builds with just days to go before Lancaster’s Dino Fest comes to city
Dino Fest will be roaring back into Lancaster city centre on July 12 and 13.

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UK emergency alert: Date and time of alert system test - events taking place on the day
A video explains the upcoming test of the UK’s emergency alert system which is designed to warn the public of danger.
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Government parental leave review: What could change for new parents - and how to have your say
Some big changes could soon be on the way for new families 🤱


Fire crews called to blaze on farm in village near Lancaster
Firefighters used the River Lune for help as they extinguished a blaze in Hornby this morning, Tuesday.


Multi-million pound Lancaster museum idea to create 'flagship' attraction
Council looks at opportunities with lottery funding


Morecambe charity pair honoured with prestigious British award
Congratulations are in order for two Morecambe charity heroes.


Stolen motorbike being driven in the Morecambe area
A motorbike was stolen from a house in Morecambe, police said.

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Sadhguru interview: world-famous yogi says there are 25 years to save Britain's soil and farming industry
There are 25 years to save Britain’s soil otherwise it will eventually turn into a desert and end farming as we know it, an environmental campaigner and Indian guru has told NationalWorld.
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Man arrested after being confronted by 'paedophile hunters' in Morecambe
A Morecambe man was arrested after he was confronted by ‘paedophile hunters’ in the town.


Children's home plan in pipeline for Carnforth house
Plans for a house in Carnforth to be turned into a children’s home have been put forward to the city council,.


Face of 'cruel' man who allowed his dogs to kill hares in Lancashire
James Kent has been slapped with a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order after being caught hare coursing


Road near Lancaster closed due to road traffic collision
A road near Lancaster is currently closed due to a road traffic collision.


Lancaster business owner who started off making jewellery on kitchen table is finalist in entrepreneur awards
A Lancaster businesswoman has been named as a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, in recognition of the rapid growth of her mission-led jewellery brand, The Promise Co.


See inside as historic Lancaster hotel and restaurant reopens after £600k facelift
Lancaster’s iconic Toll House Inn has reopened with a striking new look following a £600,000 renovation.


Lancaster businesswoman reaches 1,000 miles on solo trek for Palestine
Arnside businesswoman Ruth Herbert has embarked on an ambitious trek to support people in Palestine.


Food sheds open in popular Lancaster park
Brand new food sheds have opened in Williamson Park in Lancaster.


Morecambe GPs warning after UK’s first ever ketamine clinic for children as young as 12 opens
The NHS has opened its first ever clinic for children as young as 12, dedicated to treating the effects of ketamine misuse, a Morecambe GP practice said.
