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Going Green: Football under pressure due to climate change
“I’m a huge football fan but I’m worried about how often matches are cancelled due to extreme weather – what can I do to give the game a brighter future?”

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We dress as Victorian aristocrats with a sci-fi twist: Steampunk gathering at Bygone Times features on TV show
I visited Bygone Times for look inside the world of Steampunk - and met an imaginative group who dress as Victorians - with a futuristic sci-fi twist.


I'll be there! Here's how you can get a free pizza from Pizza Express this National Pizza Day
Pizza fans, rejoice! Here’s how you can land yourself a free Margherita pizza this National Pizza Day...

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TV detective announces 'full details' of Jay Slater's disappearance will be released in new documentary
TV sleuth Mark Williams-Thomas has announced he is working on a documentary about disappearance of Lancashire teen Jay Slater - and says “full details” will be released.


Lancaster University lecture will examine how to change public policy for a greener tomorrow
From pioneering the UK’s first plastic bag charge to shaping environmental legislation that has inspired global action, former Welsh Government Minister Dr Jane Davidson has been at the forefront of bold policy change.


Eco-friendly end for 2,430 Christmas trees raises £31k for Lancaster hospice
St John’s Hospice’s annual Christmas Tree Collection event recycled trees from all over the area they serve, from Grasmere to Garstang, Morecambe to Sedbergh.


Morecambe shop, cafe and hotel owners warned to lock and secure premises after spate of burglaries
Police are investigating a number of recent burglaries targeting businesses in Morecambe, mainly on or near the seafront in the town centre.


Dell EcoLoop Premier review: A smart backpack for all your smart devices
This Dell rucsac has a premium feel and internal dark yellow colour that puts me in mind of the interior of an expensive car.


Extra public health cash will 'cut NHS waiting times in Lancashire'
Lancashire will see both short and long-term benefits from a boost to its public health budget, the government has claimed.

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Apple App Store: Four of the best-rated educational apps for new parents - and those with young children
From learning to talk to starting solid foods, there are apps to guide you through 🐣
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I was disappointed at how good Aldi's £5.99 Tom Ford dupe perfume was - then it all changed
It’s something people might not know about me, but I’m really into my perfumes.


Outdoor shop celebrates four months of business in Lancaster city centre
Montane Factory Shop Lancaster is now celebrating its fourth month of business, having opened its doors in late September, and has enjoyed being welcomed into the vibrant Lancaster community ever since.


Weather: Yellow cold health alert issued for the North West of England
The Met Office says a cold snap has arrived in the UK, with sleet, snow, ice and frost forecast.


Dramatic pictures show boat sinking into Lancaster canal and 'polluting' water
A boat has been slowly sinking for months into the canal at Hest Bank and is now discharging oil into the water.


Lancaster and Morecambe students get hands-on with latest cyber technologies
Young people from Lancaster and Morecambe experienced what a high-tech career in Lancashire’s exciting cyber industry could look like when they joined in with a week-long cyber skills ‘takeover’ involving more than 200 schools, colleges and universities across the county.


Lancaster councillors call for public referendum on government’s push for merger
People in the Lancaster district must be asked their views about government ideas for the biggest potential merger of councils since 1974, leading Green city councillors have said.


Lancashire's Booths supermarket beats national competition for top beer, wine and spirits award
A Lancashire-based supermarket has been praised for making an outstanding contribution to drinks retailing.


Urgent 'call 999' warning as police launch search for stalking suspect
Kieran Mills has connections to Fleetwood, Cleveleys, Blackpool, Lancaster and Morecambe


Lancaster council tax rise expected but calls for more budget details including community and Morecambe festival funds
'Groups and events need information as soon as possible'


Prison safety in Lancaster Farms hits crisis point as 225 assaults recorded
Safety at Lancaster Farms prison has reached a crisis point, new figures suggest.
