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Smoke is still billowing from a large building in Lancaster days after a fire started there. Picture by Gary Watts.

Firefighters continue to tackle major blaze in city

Green city councillors call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Councillors 'extremely disappointed' after Gaza debate is refused

Spanish student Mirko jumped into Lancaster Canal to rescue the stranded sheep.

Video shows dramatic moment student braves icy canal to rescue stranded sheep

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

Lancaster motorists are being warned about the closures.

Two road closures over the next fortnight

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

How the development might look.

City councillors give backing to 70 new homes

A wide range of artwork, perfect for Christmas gifts, will be on sale from December 8-21.

Artists flock to exhibit at city art fair

Skerton High School.

Affordable housing plans for former school site take another step forward

James Eid with one of the new Christmas boxes.

Uni business student’s ‘wonky food’ company launches new Christmas box

The team behind The Big Christmas Day Out recently delivered 100 advent calendars to their local drop-off point.

Team behind festival back Morecambe Bay Foodbank’s annual appeal

The Merchants in Lancaster.

City pub wins rave review from Masterchef and The One Show food critic

The Music Room in Lancaster's Sun Square.

Facelift is complete for historic coffee shop

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More cute pictures of 2023 school starters

Morecambe Promenade.

Three town centre pubs for sale with total price tag of at least £1m

Ashton Memorial.

Stunning snow pictures from years gone by

The Christmas lights at Laurel Bank care home in Lancaster were 'bigger and better' this year.

Christmas lights at care home ‘bigger and better’ this year

Julie Bolland accepts the award on behalf of Tewifield Marina

Popular holiday destination wins bronze in Dog Friendly Awards

Sally Wilkinson pictured during her dance routine.

Lancaster woman dances her way to success to raise £15k for homeless charity

Showers, light winds, light clouds and low temperatures are forecast in Lancaster this weekend.

Here's the weekend weather forecast for the district

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School.

Two schools named in north west top 10 in new national survey

The Mill at Conder Green is ideally placed to enjoy the surrounding countryside. Step out of the Mill onto the towpath of the canal and 25 minutes later you reach the end to the canal at Glasson Dock. From the dock you can venture along the old railway path right into Lancaster. Alternatively, head east (behind the Mill) for views of the Bowland Fells and stunning countryside. After around 45 minutes walking you eventually meet the main Lancaster/Preston canal.

13 pubs that are just perfect to warm up in after a bracing winter walk

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Adorable pictures of the 2023 school starters

A Northern train on a platform.

Northern trains tells passengers to expect disruption during strike action

Lancaster City Council Pest Control removed a giant empty crow's nest from a Lancaster church.

Giant empty crow’s nest removed from church by pest control

Lancaster photographer Josh Brandwood with Ed Sheeran lookalike, Ty Jones.

Pop icon 'Ed Sheeran' spotted in Lancaster

Lancaster City Council is asking the public for its views on costcutting measures for 2024/25.

Council warns that £1.7m in cutbacks will be needed next year to balance books

Admiring the ceramics display as part of the Spill the Millrace project. Photo by Rich Berry.

City's historic past inspires special project and exhibition

The John O'Gaunt in Market Street, Lancaster.

City pub launches fresh fight to save its music stage

A drone was used at an outbuilding fire in Lancaster. Photo Neil Cross.

Firefighters used drone at outbuilding fire in city

One hundred year-old Ellen Prosser, known as Nell, receives the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from Dr Nikki Kanani at the Sunrise Care Home in Sidcup, south east London on January 7, 2021. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor / POOL / AFP) (Photo by KIRSTY O'CONNOR/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Care homes: Covid-19 and flu jabs offered to every resident

Youngsters working in their school garden.

Food initiative transforms schools into havens for wildlife and outdoor learning

Prof George Aggidis with David Mcgee, Amaani Mores and Brendan Green.

Uni students win top engineering awards

Simply Baby in North Road, Lancaster.

Exclusive 'December Double Deal' at city store

Isabel Bowman and Lindeth Quandary (snoopy).

Schoolgirl named supreme champion after horse riding season

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

Lancaster hosts exhibition showing shocking truth about domestic violence

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

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

Special award for nurse whose husband was held captive by the Taliban

The scheme would provide 35,800 sq ft of industrial space across two buildings.

Industrial unit plans will ‘benefit local economy’

English Lakes Hotels barista competition judges and participants.

Baristas showcase skills in coffee making masterclass

Drivers in and around Lancaster will have two National Highways road closures to watch out for.

Road closures: two for drivers to watch out for over the next fortnight

Trolleys have been dumped in the River Lune at Lancaster. Picture by Phil Taylor.

See shocking state of river as dumped bikes and shopping trolleys pile up

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