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Lancaster on Ice. Photo: Julian Brown

Lancaster on Ice returns without giant wheel but promises fresh new look

Heysham Community Pre-School.

Youngsters take mammoth step towards helping keep their pre-school open

Captain Accident and The Disasters are playing a gig at the John o' Gaunt pub in Lancaster.

Historic pub hosts ska reggae outfit Captain Accident

Morecambe Punk Festival takes over The Alhambra this weekend.

Punk Festival takes over The Alhambra

Enjoy a festive afternoon at Lancaster Town Hall.

Enjoy mince pies with the mayor and tour of town hall for charity

English Lakes Hotels Culinary Academy students from left: Syd Gallagher-Shuttleworth, Sherif Moussa and Dillon Hearne.

Trainee chefs have recipe for success

More than 180 children from Busy Bees Lancaster nursery join a month-long celebration of books, beats and big imaginations.

Nursery joins nationwide Read and Rave pledge for BBC Children in Need

Pickers at the Reebok warehouse on the White Lund Industrial Estate in 2000. Photo by DJ Clark.

26 years on: memories of Reebok in Lancaster in year 2000

Peter Kay, Fontaines D.C. + 8 more shows in Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire & Cumbria next week

Top 10 best shows in NW next week featuring Peter Kay & Fontaines D.C.

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Football

Steve Dewsnip has left his role as Morecambe chief operating officer

Morecambe confirm resignation of the club’s chief operating officer

Morecambe drew with Hereford in National League North on Tuesday

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Morecambe earned a point against Hereford on Tuesday

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Sport

Korfball trio Eirin Kahlie Sahagun, Beatrice Woodcock and Patrick Pammenter represented England

Lancaster-based Academy trio represent England korfballers in Belgium

Colin Firth attends the "Disclosure Day" photocall at Rose Court on 5 June 2026 in London, England.

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James Anderson has joined Surrey

Sir James Anderson joins Surrey after release by Lancashire

Lancaster City lost to Cleethorpes Town on Saturday

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Vale of Lune's Jamie Mayall had a good day with the boot against Blackburn

Vale of Lune withstand their visitors’ fightback to take the points

Morecambe suffered an afternoon to forget at Hednesford Town

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Meet Cyril the Squirrel at the free Cosy Homes Warm Matters event.

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Stagecoach Lancaster students on stage at The Pavilion Theatre.

Young performers bring Chicago glitz and glamour to Glasgow

Karolina Gudes, founder of Kidora, pictured with her son.

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Tables laden with exhibits at Overton Memorial Hall

Overton Horticultural Society Autumn Show

Learners set up a 3D printer on a hands-on day of the funded 3D Printing, 3D CAD and Industry 4.0 Skills Bootcamp.

Businesses offered funded 3D print training

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The five 'Alices' get ready for battle in the new drama Hunting Alice Bell. From left, Julie (Amanda Abbington), Charlotte (Christina Bennington), Fran (Alexandra Roach), Vanessa (Emily Barber) and Ros (Toni O'Rourke). (Picture: Channel 4/Enda Bowe)

Hunting Alice Bell is a timely thriller with something to say

Visitors can interact with the nine metre tall CiorcoTree, a canopy of light and colour.

Light artists and schoolchildren sparkle at Winter Wonderland

TV Face at The Ferret. They will be playing Lancaster's Kanteena on a final farewell gig. Photo: ShotFromBothSides.

One last party at Kanteena before it closes for good

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Pete and Helen Stephenson, who own Morecambe Bay Chowder Co. Photo: Calum Lewis

Chowder boss reveals ‘really difficult decision’ over future of business

Lancaster on Ice returns on November 20. Photo: Julian Brown

Roads to close for return of Lancaster on Ice

From left: Oliver Nazareth Aston as the Prince. Jenny Murphy as Grizelda. Photos credit: Gabi Dawkins.

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Waitrose Christmas advert gets fans talking after surprise return

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

Retro

Children join in the fun at a Mad Hatters Tea party.

59 old pictures of events in Williamson Park through the years

Youngsters from all over the area descended on Morecambe's Dome for the popular annual London Theatre Workshops' musical theatre summer school. The course was led by Lane Theatre Arts School head of dance Gerry Zuccarello and former principal ballerina Fiona Chadwick (right), with musical directors Patrick Isbell and Greg Pichery.

31 nostalgic photos take us dancing through the years

Mayor of Lancaster Coun Colin Hartley and Deputy Lieutenant of Lancashire Helen Bingley unveil military history panels at the University of Cumbria campus in Lancaster, formerly Bowerham Barracks. With them are, from left: Rev Graham Young, Vicar of Lancaster; Claire Aindow, Pro Vice-Chancellor; Elaine Hartley, Mayoress; Stuart Bateson, of Morecambe Brass Band; and Col Andrew Dennis, of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.

Unveiling of new history panels retells significant chapter in city's history

The parade of members of the armed forces wound its way through Lancaster city centre. Photo: Josh Brandwood

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