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Police continue their search for Brian Blakeman

Police continue thorough search for pensioner missing for four days

The cast of Irish crime drama Kin, which is on BBC iPlayer now. From left, Amanda Kinsella (Clare Dunne), Michael Kinsella (Charlie Cox), Eamon Cunningham (Ciaran Hinds), Frank Kinsella (Aidan Gillen) (Picture: BBC/Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited)

Irish crime drama Kin is all about the women

Lancaster and Morecambe have many independent shops.

60 shops recommended by readers as a great place to go Christmas gift shopping

Lancaster University’s carbon, environment and sustainability manager Jon Mills and marketing and communications Officer Natalie Bauer holding the Money for Good trophy at the 2023 Green Gown Awards.

Uni wins prestigious award for its wind turbine community fund

The Friary at 116 St Leonard's Gate, Lancaster.

Quirky former pub goes up for sale with £550k price tag

Henry with his picture of Bentham Golf Course.

Young golfer's art work earns him a Blue Peter badge

How Eden Project Morecambe could look.

Funding on track as boss calls for patience over Eden Project Morecambe plans

A Lancashire mental health trust is offering advice on how to cope as Christmas draws near.

Mental health trust: ‘your wellbeing more important than ‘perfect’ Christmas'

Yellow weather warning of wind in place across Lancashire on Saturday, December 9. Photo by Khamkéo Vilaysing on Unsplash

Yellow weather warning in place for Lancashire on Saturday

Football

Morecambe hope they will have something to celebrate against Stockport County tomorrow Picture: Jack Taylor

Morecambe boss ready to take on a former team-mate

Another win for Lancaster City would be Grand for Simon

Dom Lawson scored Lancaster's winner against Whitby Town Photo: JOSHUA BRANDWOOD

Lancaster City 2 Whitby Town 1: First win for Teague team

Adam Mayor set up Morecambe's goal and created other chances for the Shrimps Picture: Jack Taylor

Morecambe start new era with home defeat

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

Cost of Living

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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 is back at Alexandra Palace next month Picture: PDC

Dave Chisnall finds out World Championship fate

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

Former Morecambe manager Derek Adams Picture: Jack Taylor

Morecambe coach surprised by Derek Adams' exit

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

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

What's On

Charles Fletcher is the lead artist and filmmaker for the documentary about Mill Race in Lancaster.

Call on residents to share memories of Mill Race area in documentary

These top tips could help boost your bingo game

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Each pair of painted shoes tells a story at the exhibition.

Exhibition paints stark picture of lives affected by domestic abuse

Lifestyle

Jarvis Cocker from Pulp at The Dome in Morecambe in 1995.

Great 1990s pictures include Jarvis Cocker and 'Amy Winehouse'
These pictures take us back to some of the events making the headlines in the Lancaster district in the 1990s.

Alfie Wiener who is all set to switch on the festive tree lights at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Five-year-old battling leukaemia to switch on Christmas lights at hospital

Rating: 4 out of 5 after assessment on November 1, 2023.

Food hygiene: 15 Lancaster and Morecambe eateries get new ratings

The winning dessert.

The £15 Lancashire "showstopper" dessert everyone should get for Christmas

The rare document on display this weekend at Lancaster Maritime Museum.

Rare document from 1948 on display at museum this weekend

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Michael Ayrton with his Nuclear Test Medal.

Christmas Island vet and former chippie boss finally awarded Nuclear Test Medal

Nick Smith outside the butcher's shop he has helped to refurbish.

Chance to look around and share memories of Morecambe venue under renovation

Transform your conservatory into a cosy Christmas living space.

Sagars Conservatory Roof Insulation offers the solution for summer and winter

Matt Humpage, David Hodges and Dan Hodges. David took part in a day of the cycle challenge with Matt and Dan.

Dad’s mammoth cycle ride to support children’s charity close to his heart

Retro

A flooded Lancaster Bus Station.

Eight years ago: 29 pictures show the devastating impact of Storm Desmond

Sylvia Mace recently celebrated her 100th birthday.

Sylvia, 100, marks special birthday with family and friends

The exterior of Priory Close, Lancaster which is currently used as offices.

Stunning 19th century listed building on the market for sale or rent

David and Kirsty Lawson from Firth's Jewellers, Lancaster.

Family-run business celebrates its 70th anniversary

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 super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

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