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Lancaster residents arrested under Terrorism Act for defying Palestine Action ban
Lancaster residents were among those arrested in London on Saturday for defying the ban on Palestine Action.
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Manhunt underway to find flasher who exposed himself in Garstang
A manhunt is underway to find a man who indecently exposed himself to another man and a woman following a verbal altercation.
Morecambe MP urges county council to fix potholes in urgent need of repair
Morecambe MP Lizzi Collinge has secured a commitment from Lancashire County Council to fix potholes which reach their threshold for mandatory repair by the end of the month.
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Finalists unveiled for the 2026 Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards at Blackpool FC's Bloomfield Road stadium
We’re thrilled to reveal the finalists for this year’s Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards — a celebration of the outstanding individuals, training providers, and businesses shaping the region’s thriving apprenticeship community.
Intrepid trekkers to take on weekend challenge for charity close to Heysham family’s hearts
A group of trekkers are to take on a weekend of walking challenges in aid of The Eve Appeal.
Community website celebrating tiny village with unique heritage near Lancaster receives national accolade
A community website celebrating one of Lancashire’s most distinctive coastal locations has received national recognition.
Firm which operates Lancaster care home named as one of the UK’s best
Residents and their families have rated Evermore Care Homes – who run a Lancaster home – as one of the top 20 groups in the UK.
Calling civic minded young people - applications are now open for Wyre's new Youth Mayor
Wyre Council is inviting young people across the borough to apply for the role of Youth Mayor for 2026/27.
Lancaster phone mast to go 'permanently offline' after poor signal and vandalism
The issue is said to have had a 'huge impact' on phone signal in Lancaster City Centre
LIVE: M6 at standstill after crash between Leyland and Charnock Richard Services this afternoon
Traffic has returned to normal after a crash on the M6 near Charnock Richard Services this afternoon.
'It could be you tackling misinformation' Why the Lancashire Post is backing this media career campaign
If you think local media is just newspapers and court coverage - think again.
Police to probe death of Lancaster butcher who 'may have been injured in collision'
The man from Lancaster suffered a bleed on the brain
'I was told I was going to die from alcohol and now I'm running a half marathon'
“If I was going out, I’d have to take a bottle of wine and I would put it into three smaller bottles so I could hide them in a bag.”
Safest places to live in the North West: The 11 areas with the lowest violent crime rates
The North West boasts arguably England’s most breathtaking scenery, and is one of the most welcoming parts of Britain.
Return of popular ‘Dog Day’ opens historic Carnforth hall’s season
The return of a popular pets event will launch the new season of events at a popular Carnforth venue.
Lancaster dad takes on ‘personal mission’ to clean up River Lune
A Lancaster dad has taken it upon himself to help clean up the River Lune.
Former doctor's home and surgery on prestigious Morecambe Terrace goes up for sale
This impressive period property on the prestigious Morecambe Terrace is just what the doctor ordered.
18 old pictures of Lancaster and Morecambe fish and chip shops from the 1990s to 2010s
Home to some of the best chippies around, Morecambe and Lancaster can lay claim to having some outstanding local eateries from which the city’s hungry folk can source a good old fashioned chippy tea.
No trains between Preston and Lancaster as upgrade work continues
Passengers travelling on the West Coast Main Line over the next ten days have been urged to check before they travel as a huge programme of improvement work continues.
Disqualified driver of Audi seized by police in Morecambe was using fraudulent address
The owner of an Audi A3 faced a long train journey back home after being caught in Morecambe while disqualified from driving.