Family

The Big Christmas Day Out in Lancaster is next weekend.

Snap up last remaining tickets for Big Christmas Day out

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

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

More cute pictures of 2023 school starters

Lancaster BID have launched their Christmas Toy Appeal.

Here’s where you can donate new or nearly new toys for appeal

There are plenty of live shows to look forward to in Lancashire this January and February

20 live shows and concerts to brighten up your January

Adorable pictures of the 2023 school starters

Wreay Syke Alpacas will be at the Heysham village Christmas markets on Saturday.

Festive market comes to village complete with Father Christmas on his sleigh

Simply Baby in North Road, Lancaster.

Exclusive 'December Double Deal' at city store

The Myles family enjoy an ice cream during a holiday in Morecambe. Picture by Fiona Myles.

Coastal town holds special place in family's heart

The Santa Dash in aid of CancerCare takes place this Sunday lunchtime.

The big Lancaster Christmas lights switch-on: all you need to know

How well you do you know your partner, family and friends.

Keep the whole family entertained this Christmas with 'Mr & Mrs' board game

Fancy a hydro massage chairs or cryo bed treatment to boost your wellbeing? Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Feeling good: Early customer feedback praises 3-1-5

A warm welcome awaits at this cosy Cafe – every cuppa means a contribution. Picture -supplied.

Ad Feature Lancaster NAAFI Cafe gets a refit and is ready for inspection

Teresa Davis post-accident.

Mum hit by lorry reveals determination to return to work

Matt Roberts will have his head shaved on December 10.

Teen who grew hair for three years raises £8,500 in grandad’s memory

Laura Kiggins celebrates her award.

Ex-teacher 'excited' as she wins top award

Hoodie Blanket.

For the ulimate comfort and warmth check out the winter range from kudd.ly

Miriam O'Brien stars in The Dukes 'A Christmas Carol' .

Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale brought to the stage by The Dukes

Wallace and Gromit Grand Day Out.

Double bill of iconic duo Wallace and Gromit to mark 30th anniversary

Santa is looking for some elves to help out at his grotto at the Big Christmas Day Out in Lancaster.

Elves wanted for Highest Point festival team's Big Christmas Day Out

Lancaster Brewery Christmas Markets return this month. Picture by @YasminPlatt

Christmas Markets promise fantastic festive weekend

The Salvation Army is launching its Christmas Present Appeal in Morecambe.

Charity calls on community to donate to Christmas Present Appeal

Light Up Lancaster starts today until November 4. Picture by Robin Zahler.

Fantastic Light festival starts today and here’s how to download the route map

Kids enjoy uni's special festival of health and wellbeing

There will be a fireworks display in Heysham on Thursday, November 2.

Here’s when there are free firework displays

Gillian Holden.

Therapy helps woman find a ‘new me’ after treatment for breast cancer

The children present a cheque for £911.68 to Mike Davies from the charity,

Youngsters at village school raise almost £1k for bay rescue charity

Family Fiesta at Kanteena this year is Halloween and Bonfire Night rolled into one. Picture by Jordan Beswick.

Families can celebrate Halloween and Bonfire Night rolled into one

Team Reece have been forced to cancel their Halloween event this year.

Team Reece forced to cancel Halloween trail in village

Iceland is giving away free food.

Half term: Iceland give away FREE food as parents feel pressure of Xmas expenses

Sybil will be 102 on October 31.

Care home launches birthday card appeal for 102-year-old resident

The festival will be held at the Health Innovation Campus.

Lifelong wellbeing the focus of city festival

Feed a family for under £18.

Here’s where you can get feed a family for under £18 this half term

The Dress for Less suite at The Bridal Collection in New Street, Lancaster.

Say 'Yes to the Dress' for less at shop's new budget-friendly department

Baby Ida sadly died at seven days old.

Parents of baby who died in hospital fear others may have suffered same fate

The Big Christmas Day Out will take place over December 16 and 17.

Highest Point organisers reveal full details of Big Christmas Day Out

Eric Shaw with sons Teddy and Louis.

Fun day raises £1k for charity which helps family of boy with spina bifida

More than 80% of children currently waiting with Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool for their forever home are in sibling groups.

Mum tells firsthand her experience of adopting siblings in Lancashire

Tom celebrates his 12th birthday today.

Young boy who was hit by police car celebrates 12th birthday

Millie Victoria, born on May 22, weighing 6lb 2oz.

Picture gallery: 32 babies born this summer

More than 80% of children currently waiting with Adoption Lancashire and Blackpool for their forever home are in sibling groups.

Could you be a mummy or a daddy? Siblings looking for forever homes

Phillip Walker with foster parents Ken and Marie West.

Man meets the foster parents he never forgot for first time in 40 years

A new Christmas event is to be hosted in Williamson Park by the organisers of Highest Point.

Highest Point organisers to host new Christmas festival in park

Ridgeway Farms 5th annual Pumpkin Festival is back, bigger and better than ever before. It starts on Saturday 15th October, running each weekend and during half term right up until Sunday 29th October. Telephone 07720 644700

7 of the best pumpkin picking patches to visit this autumn

Reception class in 2008.

Reception Class pictures from our archives