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The collection of shoes ready for the 16 Days of Activism exhibition.

Lancaster hosts exhibition showing shocking truth about domestic violence

A police officer on the beat.

Wagon driver arrested after pedestrian hit by lorry in city centre

Elf (20th anniversary) will be shown at Vue Lancaster from December 1.

Festive favourites back on the big screen at Vue cinema

From left: Kathy Beaton (Principal Housing Strategy Officer, Lancaster Council), Paul Mayo (Senior Construction Manager, Terra Nova Developments), Coun Sandra Thornberry, Coun Robert Redfern, new resident Jenny Keane, Helen Spencer (Executive Director of Growth, Great Places) Coun Caroline Jackson (Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing & Homelessness, Lancaster City Council) and Coun Martin Gawith.

New £3m affordable homes site throws opens its doors

Dave Spikey brings his comedy show to Lancaster.

Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey brings his show to city

These are eight of Lancashire’s most wanted offenders (Credit: Lancashire Police)

These are eight of Lancashire's most wanted offenders - can you help catch them?

Then Jerico and the lead singer of Curiosity Killed The Cat are performing at The Platform in Morecambe this weekend.

Top 80s band Then Jerico and Curiosity Killed The Cat singer to perform in town

Sue Godward.

Cancer charity aims to see donations double with festive campaign

Local artist Chas Jacobs will be holding an event at a Morecambe gallery to showcase his new prints.

Popular artist holds event to showcase new prints at gallery

Football

Ged Brannan has been named as Morecambe's new boss Picture: Morecambe FC

Morecambe coach named as new manager

Ged Brannan was devastated after Morecambe's 6-0 defeat at Wrexham on Saturday Picture: Jack Taylor

No excuses in defeat for Morecambe squad

Farrend Rawson came close to scoring for Morecambe Picture: Jack Taylor

Morecambe hit for six by Wrexham

Former Morecambe manager Derek Adams Picture: Jack Taylor

Morecambe coach surprised by Derek Adams' exit

Oscar Threlkeld has signed a short-term deal with Morecambe Picture: Morecambe FC

Morecambe add to their defensive options

Ged Brannan has said he will be interviewed for the Morecambe manager's position Picture: Jack Taylor

Morecambe coach set for managerial interview

Lancaster City's former boss Mark Fell (photo: Paul Dawson)

Mark Fell: Breakdown in relationship with chairman led to Lancaster departure

Cost of Living

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Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

Nearly 7 in 10 adults have told a lie relating to money in some way

Aldi boss says 'savvy shoppers' helped profits jump by £118m

The Bank of England has announced a new interest base rate after an unexpected drop in inflation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bank of England announces interest rates will remain at 5.25%

Chris and Tamira sold their house in May and have been travelling in south east Asia with their daughters Olivia, Scarlett and Bella.

Family fed up with cost of living crisis sold home to travel the world

Sport

Dave Chisnall lost to Luke Woodhouse in the last 16 of the PDC's 2023 Cazoo Players Championship Finals in Minehead Picture: Kieran Cleeves/PDC

Dave Chisnall makes last-16 exit in Minehead

Rachel Blackmore at Haydock Park

Rachel Blackmore documentary premieres at Haydock Park

See pics of the 16 winners and Highly Commended

21 pics of the winners and guests from the Active Lancashire Awards

Haydock Park stages the Betfair Chase on Saturday

New survey reveals we’re a nation of sports documentary buffs

Mark Fell (photo: Phil Dawson)

Boss Mark Fell leaves Lancaster City

Striker Tom Kilifin has rejoined the Dolly Blues Photo: LANCASTER CITY FC

Kilifin makes winning return for Lancaster City

Derek Adams has left Morecambe Picture: Jack Taylor

Derek Adams departs Morecambe manager's position

What's On

Ron Carey.

Singer writes book about his life to raise money for charities

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Festive season begins as Lancaster on Ice opens

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Annual charity Santa Dash sees city centre painted red

Lifestyle

English Lakes Hotels barista competition judges and participants.

Baristas showcase skills in coffee making masterclass
Food and drink team members from a Lancaster hotel have been battling for supremacy in a barista skills competition.

Capernwray Hall.

Historic country hall turned missionary centre removed from ‘at risk’ register

Dales Traditional Butchers of Kirkby Lonsdale have won the coveted Golden Haggis Award.

Popular butchers makes history by winning prestigious golden award

Caroline and Richard from The SIlverdale Hotel.

Recognition for village pub that’s just perfect for a winter walk stop-off

Lancaster lights switch-on was a great success this year. Picture by Ginny Koppenhol.

Bumper weekend with more people in city for Christmas lights switch-on

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Greenfingers' trees are mainly grown in southern Ireland where the growing conditions are perfect for creating the finest quality Nordmann Fir trees.

Christmas trees near me: Eight great places to pick up a real tree

Festive fun at the Lancaster Christmas lights switch-on event, with entertainment on stage, headlined by band Toploader. Hundreds of people gathered for the Christmas lights switch-on event at Market Square, Lancaster.

29 festive pictures show thousands of people enjoying Christmas lights switch-on

Just £4.

Celebrations and Quality Street tubs now on sale at Aldi for under £4

Lanique Spirit of Rose.

Something for everyone at Carluccio’s, Mariage Frères and Lanique this Christmas

Retro

The riverside bench close to where Nicola was last seen became a focal point for the investigation. It was where Nicola Bulley's phone was found with her dog close-by Photo: Asadour Guzelian

Pictures recall how the search for Nicola Bulley unfolded

uzie Reynolds and Lucy Arthurs from Leighton Hall, director at Savills Rupert Clark and Historic Houses president Martha Lytton Cobbold.

Historic hall 'blows judges away' to win sustainability award

Morecambe's Winter Gardens theatre has come a long way since this picture was taken.

22 retro pictures capture the splendour of theatre

Megazone fire in Morecambe in 2014. National Police Air Service Warton.

Pictures look back at Megazone as laser vision for eyesore alley is revealed

Shopping

These are the best and spookiest costumes for children for Halloween 2023.

Cheap, scary Halloween costumes for kids - Wednesday and Marvel heroes

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Best sleeping bags for camping: multi-season and lightweight

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an airplane

Top cabin bags that you can carry on to an airplane

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Aldi gift guide 2023

Aldi gift guide 2023 - including Tom Ford dupes

Shocking CCTV footage shows shameless shoplifters stealing £300 worth of Lego by hiding them in carry bags at a supermarket self-checkout area. They are among a light-fingered four who have been jailed - clockwise from top left, Yasmin Leech, Emma Fraser, Shaun Fitzgerald and Shakita Maximilian

Video shows shoplifters walking out of store with £300 of Lego

Tesco are recalling a brand of frozen peas over fear of contamination.

Tesco recalls frozen food product over fear of contamination

Kate Gearing, 69, was invited to join her daughter, Nessie Gearing and her partner Becca Wolfenden, both 27, on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Thailand after being given the all-clear from breast cancer

Mum, 69, celebrates breast cancer all-clear with Thailand backpacking

Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah addresses journalists in London

'Operating hospital ceiling fell on us' - 43 days as a surgeon in Gaza

Check out our list of the best TV shows arriving in 2024.

Top 9 TV shows to look out for at the start of 2024

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