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Man in critical condition after hit and run in Lancaster
Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was critically injured in a hit and run in Lancaster.
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Pedestrian taken to hospital in serious condition after Lancaster road traffic collision
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a road traffic collision in Lancaster.
'We're listening': major announcement on closure-threatened Lancashire care homes and day centres
A decision on the future of 10 elderly care facilities has been delayed – and left open-ended – after Lancashire County Council announced it was going to take “extra time” to consider the results of a public consultation.
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Meet the faces behind ambitious plans to transform Lancaster's old brewery site
A pair of businessmen with more than 40 years between them working in regeneration are the faces behind the firm looking to revitalise part of the Canal Quarter.
Have your say on how £20m Government money should be spent in Morecambe’s West End
A major new community-led regeneration programme is launching in Morecambe’s West End, and local residents are being urged to step forward and help guide how millions of pounds will be invested in their neighbourhood.
Man admits dangerous driving after wrong way incident on M6 near Lancaster
A man has admitted to dangerous driving after a car was driven the wrong way on the M6 near Lancaster.
Morecambe Bay midwife apprentices among first in North West to graduate
Six new midwives blazed a trail when they graduated from the University of Cumbria.
Two-day event showcasing street food to take place at Lancaster venue
A two-day event showcasing street food traders takes place in Lancaster this weekend.
New ‘knowledge and research campus’ at Lancaster University gets green light
Plans for a new knowledge and research centre at Lancaster University have been rubber-stamped by city councillors.
Go-ahead given for controversial new homes plan in Lancaster village
Plans to build 80 new homes in Halton have been approved by city councillors despite numerous objections.
Man jailed after filming himself having sex with teenage girls in Lancaster
A man has been jailed after filming himself having sex with teenage girls and sharing the footage online.
Help is at hand for Lancaster and Morecambe people struggling to access food this winter
Support will be available for people struggling to access food in Lancaster and Morecambe between Christmas and New Year.
Lancashire drivers say the same thing after firefighters warn about little-known parking rule which could see you fined
"It’s not just inconsiderate parking, it’s illegal"
Police issue update in urgent search for missing teen last seen two days ago
Anyone with sightings of Tom Dingle should call 999
Police appeal for CCTV or dashcam footage after teen with links to Lancaster goes missing
Police are appealing for CCTV or dashcam footage after a teenager went missing.
Driver stopped by police in Morecambe was over three times drink drive limit
Police launched Operation Limit at the start of the month, urging motorists not to drink or drug drive over the Christmas period.
Lancaster charity thanks supporters after another successful Christmas season of events
St John’s Hospice has thanked supporters after a successful festive season of events.
Lancaster University has big plans for the south of the city
Civic group wants to see ‘state-of-the-art design and high quality building'
Man arrested after being confronted in Morecambe by group targeting online predators
A man was arrested after he was confronted in Morecambe by a group targeting online predators.
Bishop of Lancaster shares 'miracle of Morecambe' from Wembley Stadium pitch
The Anglican Bishop of Lancaster spoke about the ‘miracle of Morecambe’ when she played a key role in a landmark event at Wembley Stadium