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A flooded Lancaster Bus Station.

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

The Lancaster House Hotel.

New swim-up bar and pools planned for health club at city hotel

Joshua Hughes died in hospital after being punched outside a Lancaster nightclub.

Bouncer found not guilty of killing man he punched outside nightclub

Heaton Hall - formerly the Farnhouse Tavern and Scale Hall Tavern.

Housing plan for former Lancaster pub

Police seized these empty gas cannisters on a Morecambe street.

Police warn of dangers of laughing gas after empty cannisters seized

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

St Cuthbert's Church, Over Kellet, where the bells are being installed. Photo by John Halsey

Villagers raise £100k for new church bells

Beech Stores proprietor James Brown with his daughter,

Popular Heysham shop is finalist for sought after national award

Football

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

Former Morecambe manager Derek Adams Picture: Jack Taylor

Morecambe coach surprised by Derek Adams' exit

Cost of Living

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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 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

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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

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

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

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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

The Wonderful World of Water: From Dams to Deserts by Sarah Garré, Marijke Huysmans and Wendy Panders

Water wonders, rewilding cities and a thrill ride: children’s book reviews

Lifestyle

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

Family-run business celebrates its 70th anniversary
It’s time to celebrate at a Lancaster family business which has just marked its 70th anniversary.

Treat yourself to some festive fayre.

Review: Brewers Fayre and Beefeater serving up great Christmas dishes

A shot of the face of a huge lantern which took part in the procession in the West End of Morecambe.

In pictures: Annual tradition of Winter Lantern Festival is a wonderful sight

The old doors which were removed from the new Global Link home.

Charity ordered to remove fire doors from new home

Suzanne Parker, head of marketing at ICT Reverse attended Escape2Make's film club to present the youngsters with refurbished iPads and mobile phones.

Recycling company supports young people's charity at Christmas

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An artist's impression of how the site might look. Image: Condy Lofthouse Architects

Green light for new homes at old Pontins Holiday Camp site

Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities figures show 828 homes in Lancaster were long-term empty as of October 2023.

'Disgrace' of hundreds of homes sitting empty

Part of the site included in the plans.

Councillors block controversial 650-home plan for south of city

Popular Lancaster artist Chas Jacobs will be at a city church Christmas fair this weekend.

Popular artist Chas Jacobs will be at church Christmas fair this weekend

Retro

The Music Room in Lancaster's Sun Square.

Facelift is complete for historic coffee shop

Ashton Memorial.

Stunning snow pictures from years gone by

Adele at Lancaster Library in 2007 before she became an international superstar. During her Lancaster act, Adele borrowed a stool from the John O’Gaunt pub across the road. One of the library staff asked Adele outside if she was coming to the show, to which Adele replied, “Nah I’m playing.” She entertained crowds with her performance of Hometown Glory.

56 old pictures of Lancaster Library gigs include Adele and Ellie Goulding

A choir from Dallas Road School performed a new song as The Three Sophias were unveiled. Photo by Rob Battersby.

Unique life-sized sculptures make their debut at church

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

UK Trending

Jools Holland will return to BBC Two for his Annual Hootenanny 2023.

How to watch Jools Holland’s Annual Hootenanny 2023 and full line-up

Fancy watching something a little different this Christmas? Look no further.

Christmas Day 2023 - Alternative watch guide

These to 'new' Christmas traditions are slowly pushing old ones out

British Gas electricity customers can claim half price electricity on Christmas Day.

British Gas offers half price electricity on Christmas Day

Retailer calls on psychic to aid customers find the perfect gifts

Check out the full Christmas Day schedules across main channels.

Christmas Day 2023 TV schedules - soaps, movies, and specials

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