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Work on new storm tank to close taxi rank
PARTS of Lancaster bus station and the city’s main taxi rank will close next year while further sewer inprovements are carried out by United Utilities.
Inspector to consider rival M6 link route
A RIVAL road route is to be considered during a new examination of plans for the £123m Heysham-M6 link.
1 commentWoman taken to hospital as smash closes A6
AN elderly woman has been taken to hospital after a collision between a car and an HGV on the A6 near Cabus.
This week’s web vote
Is it feasible to investigate a completely new route for the Heysham-M6 Link Road?
1 commentClimate change tour hits city
THE National Climate Jobs Caravan will be coming to Lancaster as part of a tour of Britain to promote zero carbon climate jobs.
6 commentsBowling green shelter set alight
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a fire involving a bowling green shelter at a park.
This week’s web vote
Are planned changes to parking restrictions fair on residents in the Moorgate area of Lancaster?
1 commentBurglars’ hopes go up in smoke
WOULD-BE burglars got a smoky surprise after breaking into a Morecambe video store.
Sheila dons robes for new role
THE next Mayor of Lancaster officially donned her robes at a special ceremony on Friday.
Couple’s wedding to be aired on TV
A CLAPHAM couple’s village wedding will be aired on television after it was filmed for a Sky TV programme.
Centros scheme debate rages on
A PUBLIC meeting was held on Tuesday evening to give people a chance to find out more about the latest plans for a new £100m shopping scheme in Lancaster city centre.
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Fire sweeps through quay warehouse
FIREFIGHTERS believe a blaze at a five-storey disused warehouse on St George’s Quay was started deliberately.
Knife used in Lancaster cycle track robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on the cycle track at the back of Sainsbury’s in Lancaster.
4 commentsPeeping tom given suspended jail sentence
A PEEPING Tom who secretly filmed women using the toilet has been given a suspended jail sentence.
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Safe stolen during robbery
A HOMEOWNER was subjected to a terrifying ordeal when she was threatened with a hammer during a robbery.
Lancaster quay blaze drama
SMOKE billowing from an old Victorian mill could be seen across Lancaster after an arson attack on Friday evening.
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Mayor’s Farewell
HALTON Coun Paul Woodruff said it has been an “absolute delight” to be the Mayor of Lancaster for the past year, as he hangs up his robes this week.
Luxury hotel gets go-ahead
AN elegant but fading Victorian hall near Dolphinhome is to be converted and extended into a five star hotel and wedding venue over the next two years.
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Infirmary misses wait time targets
THE number of patients facing a wait of more than four hours for A&E treatment at the hospital trust which runs the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) has increased.
Adult College closed due to strike
NEARLY 500 students faced disruption today after council chiefs closed Lancaster Adult College due to strike action.
Uni bosses vote against ‘merger’
A STAFF union at Lancaster University is welcoming news that a planned federation with the University of Liverpool has been scrapped.
Uproar over premium rate bus info calls
ANGER is mounting over a decision by County Hall chiefs to remove timetables from bus stops.
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Morecambe man wanted on prison recall
POLICE are appealing for information about a Morecambe man who is wanted on prison recall.
3 commentsThis week’s web vote
Should Lancashire County Council put timetable information back on bus stops?
6 commentsElvis Presley to make city appearance
A NEWLY qualified midwife has arranged a Zumbathon to raise money for the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI).
Warton litter pick appeal
A LITTER pick takes place around Warton Village from 10am on Saturday, May 12.
Christian Aid says ‘On yer bike’ to poverty
A DEDICATED team of cyclists are embarking on an incredible 170 mile bike ride to say “on yer bike” to poverty.
Morecambe level crossing to be upgraded
MOTORISTS in the Morecambe area are being reminded that Bare Lane level crossing is about to be upgraded by Network Rail.
1 commentAppeal after Morecambe robbery
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in which a man was attacked on his way home from shopping.
Appeal after fatal road collision
A DRIVER who lost control of his car and crashed has died in hospital.
Teacher hurt in science lab explosion
A SCIENCE teacher suffered burns after a chemical exploded during a demonstration to pupils at Garstang Community Academy.
Wyreside Hall plans approved
AN elegant but fading Victorian hall near Dolphinhome is to be converted and extended into a five star hotel and wedding venue over the next two years.
5 commentsPair hurt in head-on smash
TWO men were airlifted to hospital with serious injuries this morning following a head-on collision between two HGVs.
Appeal following Morecambe house fire
ARSONISTS who set a fire outside a house in Morecambe are being hunted by police.
Student robbed on Lancaster Canal towpath
A STUDENT was threatened with a pair of scissors when thugs robbed him of his mobile phone and digital camera on Lancaster Canal’s towpath.
8 commentsTV comic surprises pub-goers
TOP TV comedian John Bishop sprung a surprise when he made an unbilled appearance at The Borough’s Lancaster Comedy Club evening.
Arson attack at Heysham home
THE roof and an attic bedroom of a house in Heysham were destroyed in a suspected arson attack.
Let city keep Viking hoard
LANCASTER City Museum would be the “ideal place” for a hoard of Viking coins and jewellery found near Silverdale, the British Museum has said.
High marks for university
LANCASTER University has maintained its status as one of the best in the country.
Trees get protection
AN appeal against an order protecting trees in Lancaster’s Freeman’s Wood has been rejected by the city council.
Josh much more mobile thanks to new wheelchair
A DOLPHINHOLME man who suffered serious injuries in a road accident near Garstang has been given a new lease of life – with a £2,000 donation towards a wheelchair he can control himself.
Science park still on boil
AN application is being prepared to renew planning permission for infrastructure to serve a science park off the A6 south of Lancaster.
Four shortlisted to develop site
FOUR developers are in the running to build 440 homes and apartments at Lancaster’s former Moor Hospital site.
2 commentsMan beaten during street robbery
A MAN was assaulted and had a mobile phone stolen during a street robbery in Lancaster.
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More traffic misery for motorists
MOTORISTS could face more traffic misery on their way into Lancaster city centre – after a tunnelling machine belonging to contractors became trapped underground during a major sewer upgrade.
New single sounds great
LANCASTER singer-songwriter Stephen Hudson is set to release his second single on city music label Barnbox Records, with a launch at the Yorkshire House on Friday.
Amphetamine seized during drugs raid
POLICE seized suspected amphetamine, heroin and cash following a raid at a home in Lancaster.
Dog seized in police raid
POLICE seized a pit bull terrier from a Lancaster house following the execution of a dangerous dogs warrant.
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