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An aerial view of Bolton Lodge and Proctor House.

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

Little Seahorses is now officially open.

Mayor credits ‘amazing team’ at open day for new nursery

Mayor - Margaret Pattison Cutting the ribbon

Mayor credits 'amazing team' at Open Day for new Morecambe Nursery

Lancaster Town Hall.

Here's how you can apply to be a Freeman - or woman - of the city

Councillor Abi Mills and her husband Jon Mills (centre) accompanied by Deputy Mayor Councillor Hamish Mills ( left) and Councillor Sam Riches who between them made up the Mayoral team for 2024-2025.

Former Mayor raises record amount for charities

The grant cheque presentation to Bare Community Association.

Funding boost for three events

New mayor Coun Margaret Pattison. Photo: Robbie MacDonald

‘Comrade mayor’ phrase prompts Tory complaint about ‘Soviet Union language’

New mayor Coun Margaret Pattison with her deputy Coun John Hanson.

New mayor takes the oath of office

The final show on May 11 will feature an incredible local line-up.

Final shindig for mayor’s charity event

Frank Turner performing at Lancaster Town Hall in March 2025. Photo: Chris Dale and Michael Porter Photography

Benefit gig by singer Frank Turner raises £26k for Citizens Advice

Cllr Stephen Atkinson (Reform UK) did not see eye to eye with County Cllr Matthew Tomlinson (Labour) over the prospect of an elected Lancashire mayor

Lancashire mayor branded 'damaging to democracy' amid referendum row

Hamish Mills, the Deputy Mayor of Lancaster. Pic: Robbie MacDonald LDRS. Partner media approved.

Applause for deputy mayor who stood in for mum during her cancer treatment

Join Carnforth Town Council at the War Memorial Gardens for the raising of the unique VE Day 80 Flag and a formal Proclamation by the Town Crier on May 8.

Market town to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day with flag-raising and ceremonies

Simon Henig.

End of an era as councillor stands down

Lancaster Mayor Abi Mills is hiking Clougha Pike to raise money for CancerCare.

Mayor to fundraise for charity who supported her after breast cancer diagnosis

Good Boy Nikko will be performing at The Lune Day Fest at Lancaster Town Hall on Saturday, March 15.

Lune Day Fest: a musical celebration for a great cause

Frank Turner with his sister Joanna Young, CEO of Citizens Advice North Lancashire.

Town hall to host sold-out Frank Turner benefit gig

Frank Turner with his sister Joanna Young, who is chief executive of Citizens Advice North Lancashire.

Singer Frank Turner returns to city to play benefit gig for Citizens Advice

Will Lancashire get a mayor to fly the flag for the county on the national stage? (image: Adobe Stock)

What an elected mayor would mean for Lancashire

The Mayor of Lancaster is embracing the festive chill throughout December to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

Mayor braves the cold to raise life-saving cancer research funds

Garstang Mayor with Meadow Croft residents

Meadow Croft Shines Bright at Festive Christmas Light Celebration

Coun Bob Roe.

Councillor and former mayor passes away

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Head Gail Bowskill, artist Chas Jacobs, mayor Abi Mills, former head Ron Freeland, former pupil and Olympic cyclist Jason Queally and chair of governors Jonathan Hewitt.

Village school marks 50 years with special event

Andrew Gardiner Lancaster City Council. Picture by Robbie MacDonald LDRS approved for partners.

Councillor back to ‘make more noise again at city council’ after ill health

Caton Primary School is holding a 50th anniversary celebration and open event.

Pupils past, present and future of primary school invited to join celebrations

The project, called ‘Reconnect’, culminated in a flash mob live performance in Dalton Square outside Lancaster Town Hall.

Schoolchildren create new powerful video and music about climate change

Mayor of Lancaster, Coun Abi Mills.

Mayor diagnosed with breast cancer

The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood

The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood: book review

Cllr. Mills, Mayor of Lancaster presents Mr Cowell (third from left) with a cheque at the bus statio

Lancaster bus group members welcome passenger as part of fundraiser

John Day in his mayoral robes.

Fond farewell to former mayor and sub-postmaster who was awarded MBE

Matt Panesh of the West End Players receives a £3,000 cheque from Coun Lee Bradbury, Chair of Morecambe Town Council's Festivals, Sponsorships and Events Committee.

£11k funding boost for festivals and events taking place in 2024

The signing of Lancashire's devolution deal in November - but has the election turned the smiles to uncertainty? [From left] Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson, Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young and Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

We remain committed to securing a devolution deal for Lancashire

Collecting for the Music With The Mayor campaign.

New mayor chooses lifeline charity for her year in office

The new Mayor of Lancaster, Councillor Abi Mills, with the new Deputy Mayor, Councillor Hamish Mills. They are mother and son.

City welcomes mother and son as mayor and deputy mayor

Roger Dennison, Mayor of Lancaster, Picture: Robbie MacDonald LDRS.

Mayor reflects on year in office as he hands over role to successor

Mother and son Abi and Hamish Mills will become Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Lancaster tomorrow (Friday May 10).

Mother and son to become Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Lancaster

Baybeat Streetband will get the festival off on the right note

Join the upbeat launch for campus in the city 2024

Persimmon Lancashire Managing Director, Anthony Mansfield, and Lancashire Mayor of Lancaster, Roger

Lancashire Veterans Association wins new funding

Fantastic pictures as 1,500 children sing their hearts out at schools' festival

William Howson with wife, Edith and the Mayor and Mayoress of Lancaster. Photo by Geoff Howson.

History repeats itself as mayor makes surprise visit to 100-year-old

The Mayor of Lancaster's car blocking a disabled parking bay at Morecambe Town Hall.

Mayor's car blocks disabled parking bay at town hall

Schoolchildren from Garstang Community Academy buried a time capsule complete with mobile phone, newspaper of the day, 50 year predictions and lego at the official opening of the Meadow Croft care home in Garstang.

Care home with cinema, restaurant, salon and library officially opens

The reflective image from the front of the vigil Order of Service.

Victims of cockle picking tragedy remembered

Himadri Madan

Going Green: Planning for extreme weather is essential

Adam Mayor has left Morecambe for Millwall Picture: Morecambe FC

Morecambe winger makes Millwall move

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