Homes and Gardens

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

How the development might look.

City councillors give backing to 70 new homes

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

A view across part of the site.

Controversial 650-home plan should be refused, council planners say

The former Skerton High School.

Demolition to pave way for housing plans on site of former school

Winter Stags Blue Double Reversible Duvet Cover Bedding Set.

Black Friday: Happy Linen Company making bedtime a dream

Beetham Nurseries Christmas Markets will be bigger than ever this year.

Christmas markets at garden centre ‘bigger than ever’ for 2023

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

Green light expected for new homes at old Pontins Holiday Camp site

The former Tregothnan retirement home in Balmoral Road. Photo: Google Street View

Holiday lets plan for former retirement home

Façade of supported living apartments on Slyne Road in Lancaster.

Apartments for adults with learning and physical disabilities open in city

This period cottage is located in the sought after area of Town End at the heart of Bolton-le-Sands.

Stunning period cottage which housed old dairy for sale priced £435k

An aerial view of the Frontierland site in Morecambe. Picture from Lancaster City Council.

Council reveals leisure plan for eyesore site

Vax Onepwer Edge Dual Pet & Car cordless vacuum.

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Ryelands House Lancaster which has been vacated by the local hospital trust due to the sorry state of the building.

Councillors voice concerns over future of boarded up historic house

The property at 89 Balmoral Road, Morecambe. Photo: Google Street View

Hotel plan for empty home

Hoodie Blanket.

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

Kilner offers so many choices.

Kilner Jar helping generations to successfully preserve and store food

Claire, husband Sean and 19-year-old daughter Joy-Anna featured in the new Channel 5 reality show Wife on Strike (Picture: Channel 5)

Wife on Strike review: Enough to turn anyone into a feminist

David Morris MP and residents of St Christopher's Way who are objecting to plans to convert a property into a small children's home.

MP joins residents in protest over new children’s home

An aerial photo showing part of the Canal Quarter site in Lancaster.

Council seeks to reassure businesses over city centre parking fears

Home Bargains at Westgate, Morecambe.

Store gets green light to extend delivery times despite morning noise fears

Fondly referred to as Castle Scorton by local residents, Highfield Cottage is a unique and stunning labour of love property.

£1.4m price tag for enchanting 'castle'

From left: Caroline Jackson, housing portfolio holder, Lancaster City Council - Jo Wilkinson, chief officer, Housing and Property, Lancaster City Council - Nicola Clayton, head of business development, Etopia - Lee Donner, director, Mason Gillibrand Architects.

Work gets under way on some of most energy efficient homes ever built in UK

The site of the former garage on Bowerham Road in Lancaster has been derelict since 2012.

Plan for new student flats at garage gutted by fire over a decade ago

John Harrison from Houseclub Estate Agents with his team at the ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2023 where they won gold.

Estate agent voted best in north west for seventh time

The double fronted listed Georgian period property known as The Castle Inn.

Village pub goes up for sale with £495k price tag

Winter Stags Sherpa Fleece Throw.

Time to wrap up and think cosy nights in with Happy Linen

Guide price: £1,295,000. This four-bed family home has some of the best views around with 180 degrees of pure panorama taking in Lancaster Castle and Priory. The view is a work of art, different from season to season, day to day and even hour to hour. For sale with Prestige & Country Homes.

11 most expensive houses for sale in Lancaster on property website Rightmove

A CGI of how the new Taylor Wimpey homes might look.

Green light for 58 new houses and care home in village

Outdoor battery doorbell with 5MP resolution, built-in spotlight, AI human detection and two-way audio.

Outdoor battery doorbell with spotlight, AI human detection and two-way audio

Old Hala Farm dates back to 1698.

See inside Lancaster home where Lord Nelson is said to have met his mistress

The Award-winning Groove Pillow.

Groove Pillow - overnight relief from neck pain whilst you sleep

There are hundreds of Japanese maples to choose from but favourites include Acer japonicum ‘Vitifolium’

Jobs to do in your garden this autumn - plant your daffs

Amanda and Frank Holmes of Frank Holmes Fine Decor.

Historic property specialist to address key industry figures at event

Mighty House have offices in Bowerham Road and Market Street, Lancaster and a new office on the corner of Victoria Street and Skipton Street in Morecambe.

Estate agent branches out with new office

Featuring a powerful motor with 4 modes, 5 fan speeds and wide coverage, the Levoit tower fan is perfect for keeping cool in summer without any noise impact at only 28 dB.

Review: The LEVOIT 36 inch Tower Fan featuring four modes and five speeds

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The detached family home is tucked back in a quiet and leafy location.

Delightful detached Morecambe home comes with its own sauna

The landmark building was formerly a Post Office and a bank.

Landmark former bank and Post Office building goes up for sale

Jack Gott in his garden at Milnthorpe.

TV gardening expert attracts visitors from across globe to see his 6,000 dahlias

The listed building in Slyne Road which now provides apartments for people with disabilities.

Much needed flats open in former police station

Crook O'Lune Holiday Park in Quernmore. Photo: Google Street View

Plans for new holiday park scuppered by bats

The apartment offers uninterrupted sea views.

Superb first floor prom apartment offers stunning sea views

Dunelm in Lancaster.

Homeware store to relaunch after major refurb