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Met Office thunderstorm warning issued for Lancaster.

When heavy rain could hit Lancaster as thunderstorm warning issued

The University and College Union (UCU) has vowed to fight Lancaster University management over its threat to cut hundreds of jobs

Union vows to fight university threat to axe one in five academics

Volunteers at Olive Branch food bank sorting through food donations .

Campaign launched as food banks see ‘drastic drop’ in food donations

Graham Liver BBC Radio Lancashire - photo courtesy of BBC.

BBC radio celebrity to unveil two heritage plaques at Platform

The Armed Forces Day flag will be raised at Morecambe Town Hall on Friday (June 20).

Armed Forces Day flags to fly across district

British Transport Police have issued a statement after a casualty was found on the tracks at Carnforth.

Main railway line closed after person found dead on tracks

Arton Medd receives his award from Radio 2's Rev Kate Bottley.

Lancaster volunteer wins award from global charity.

British Transport Police have issued a statement after a casualty was found on the tracks at Carnforth.

Main railway line closed after person found dead on tracks

Train passengers faced major disruption after all rail lines were blocked between Lancaster and Oxenholme

All rail lines reopen between Lancaster and Oxenholme after incident

Trevor Nelson gig at Lancaster's Kanteena on September 20.

Club DJ, radio host and TV presenter Trevor Nelson coming to city

Lancaster University is making job cuts partly due to falling international student numbers

Lancaster University to make job cuts as it seeks to make £30m. of savings

Joanne Shields, Lancaster branch manager (far left), Cat Smith MP (centre) and Dave Smith, Yorkshire Building Society retail agency network manager (far right) with branch colleagues at Yorkshire Building Society's Lancaster branch.

Yorkshire Building Society shows commitment to Lancaster as agency converts to b...

No Fouling dog sign.

Hundreds of reports of dog mess in city

Lancaster City Museum. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard.

Museum trading card game is first in UK

Bridge Square, a 100-apartment development near Lancaster city centre, has undergone a remarkable transformation following major investment and a new management approach.

Major investment and new management at city centre flats development

Council Leader Caroline Jackson officially opens Lapwing housing co-op.

New tenants sought for village housing co-op

Nelson Street car park in Lancaster where 39 new homes could be built.

Plans revealed to build 39 new homes on city centre car park

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

Road closures: three for drivers over the next week

Chiptech reception in London. From left (back row) The Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds (The Secretary of State for Business and Trade), the Rt Hon Christopher Luxon (New Zealand Prime Minister) and the Rt Hon Steve Reed (the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). From left (front row) David Hammond, (CEO, Chiptech Europe) and Daniel Knowles (cluster manager).

Lancaster company reveals new healthcare expansion plans

Samba Espirito played their hearts out at the Moonlight Walk in support of St John's Hospice in Lancaster.

Colourful pictures show sea of green for Lancaster hospice moonlight walk

Professor Karen Broadhurst, Professor of Social Work at Lancaster University, has been awarded an OBE for services to child and family justice research.

University professor recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Drivers faced significant delays on the M6 southbound near Lancaster on Friday afternoon

60-minute rush hour delays on M6 southbound due to roadworks

The Royal Preston Hospital is the centre at which thrombectomy treatment is carried out for patients from right across Lancashire

'I'm worried more people will die' - coroner on 45-year-old's stroke

Emma Parry-Thorpe, a home-based travel agent, has been shortlisted for two national travel industry awards.

Village-based travel agent shortlisted for two national industry awards

Philip Walsh receiving his award from Superintendent Craig Kelshaw inside the museum.

Police museum volunteer wins top accolade at constabulary awards

Some budding soldiers take aim at Lancaster Carnival in 2000. Photo by DJ Clark.

25 years on: photographer brings back fond memories of community events

Lancaster and Morecambe District Armed Forces Day takes place on Saturday, June 21.

Battle of Britain Dakota display cancelled for Armed Forces Day celebrations

Firefighters tackled a caravan blaze in Lancaster.

Firefighters tackle caravan blaze in city

Gary Walker is hiking from John O'Groats to Lands End to raise money for St John's Hospice.

Pensioner hiking hundreds of miles for hospice fundraising challenge

An aerial view of Bolton Lodge and Proctor House.

Find out what it’s like to live in sheltered housing at open day

Dr Jo Heaton-Marriott is a Lancaster University science graduate who has led several award-winning events and marketing campaigns.

Comms expert returns home to launch new business

Dog Daisies from left: Ste Hudson (guitar, keys, vocals), Tom Mellors (bass) , Ben Bibby (drums) and Katy Thomas (guitar, keys, vocals).

Band to play gig to celebrate release of third album

There will be two road closures for Lancaster drivers over the next fortnight.

Road closures: two for drivers over the next fortnight

Joe Nellis, MHA

Spending Review an ‘effort to jumpstart growth’ in economy, says leading Lancash...

Sam Counsell, a local firefighter and the founder of Frontline First Aid.

Firefighter launches first aid training business

CancerCare have launched a sunflower growing challenge.

Charity encourages budding fundraisers within the community

Little Tornadoes and their mums at Barton Road Centre in Lancaster.

Joy for families as pre-school sessions are extended thanks to cash windfall

A past performance at Lancaster Priory.

Choral society still going strong after almost 200 years

Rev Leah Vasey-Saunders pictured when she became the first female Vicar of Lancaster in 2021. Photo by Darren Andrews

Vicar becomes 'part of history' as she takes up new Bishop role

3-1-5 gym in Lancaster is the UK's top clothing donation point.

Gym is UK’s top clothing donation point

Trevor with his new owner, Karen Needham.

Three-legged lurcher Trevor finds loving new forever home at last

A section of #SilverdaleRoad near to Arnside will be closed to allow urgent utility repair works to be carried out by CHB Surfacing LTD.

Road closure to look out for near village

The site is on land west of Newlands Road.

Developers seek approval for 110 homes scheme

14 Long Marsh Lane - one of the 'open yardens'.

Visitors welcomed at ‘open yarden’ weekend

A section of #B6385 near to Milnthorpe will be closed to allow highway works to be carried out by Westmorland and Furness Highways.

Road closure near village this week

Danny Matthews.

Award-winning radio presenter qualifies as professional celebrant

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