News
Medical care rules “contradictory” - officer tells inquest
An Army officer told an inquest that rules for medical care at the Lancashire training camp where a rookie soldier died after a play-fight with another squaddie were “contradictory.”
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Teenager raises charity funds in late grandad’s memory
Determined teenager Elisha Knowles organised a charity walk around Lancaster in memory of her late grandad.
Former uni student is made PM of Palestine
A former Lancaster University PhD student has been appointed the new Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority.
Appeal for women wanted on police recall
Police are appealing for information about two women who are wanted on prison recall.
Man, 18, assaulted in city centre
Police are appealing for information after an 18-year-old man was assaulted in Lancaster.
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Sport
Morecambe make Marcus Marshall second summer signing
Morecambe have made wide man Marcus Marshall their second signing of the summer.
Diagne looking forward to Football League return with Morecambe
It’s been a difficult summer on the transfer front for Jim Bentley, but the capture of Tony Diagne has been seen as a shrewd move by the Morecambe boss. Adam Lord spoke to the giant French defender.
Morecambe kick-off season with Wycombe trip
Morecambe FC will kick off the new season with a trip to Wycombe Wanderers on August 3.
Lancaster hold nerve for victory at Preston
Lancaster nearly plucked defeat from the jaws of victory against struggling Preston on Saturday.
Heysham Atoms 42-8 Bold Miners
Heysham Atoms’ excellent run of form continued with a comfortable win over Bold Miners.
Senior misses cut in France
Heysham’s Jack Senior missed the cut in his latest Challenge Tour event.
Lifestyle
The Barber of Seville review
Heritage Opera is approaching its tenth anniversary, and continues to entertain audiences in the North West with its own, world-class productions of classic operatic favourites.
1984, Grand Theatre, Blackpool
Any worries George Orwell’s grim political fiction is long past its’ own sell-by date are always offset by a daily reading of the news headlines.
Evacuees invited to matinee performance of Carrie’s War
If you spotted three evacuees on Lancaster Station recently – don’t worry, war hasn’t been declared.
Troubadours blend Appalachian sound
Garstang Unplugged welcomes its last guests of the spring season on Thursday June 20 in the form of Dana and Susan Robinson.
Eating Out: Seafood pub is a foodies’ paradise
Lovers of fresh seafood – and other culinary delights – are in for a treat at the newly re-opened Fenwick Arms at Claughton near Lancaster.
Book Club: Win walking book
We’re giving away two copies of Terry Marsh’ Great Mountain Days in the Pennines worth £17.95 each.
Community
Dolphinholme ‘outstanding’ say Ofsted
Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School was visited by Ofsted recently, and Year 5 pupils Rebecca Denver, Fraser Gilliat and Larry Probinsent us their own report of the inspection’s successful outcome.
The trials of life for dedicated farmers
Sheepdog trials started in the 1870s when farmers and shepherds found them to be an excellent way of comparing their dogs’ abilities.
Allen - Thompson
Mr Matthew Kenneth Allen, elder son of Mr and Mrs Andrew and Jill Allen of Morecambe, and Miss Sally Elizabeth Thompson, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul and Louise Thompson of Hest Bank, were married at Torrisholme Methodist Church.
Hargreaves - Hayton
Mr Liam Hargreaves, elder son of Mr Darren Hargreaves and Miss Angela Wilson, and Miss Louise Hayton, younger daughter of Mr Edward Hayton and Mrs Caroline Hayton, were married at the Ashton Hall, Lancaster.
Women walk the walk for Lancaster hospice
A record-breaking 1,280 women took part in the annual Moonlight Walk on Saturday to raise money for Lancaster’s St John’s Hospice.
Boys’ quiz team storms national final
Lancaster Royal Grammar School had its second emphatic win in two years at the national Senior Schools Challenge Quiz, held at Warwick School recently.
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Weather for Lancaster
Thursday 20 June 2013
Today
Light rain
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