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Alan Williamson.

Tribute paid to former power station worker who died in collision

Ey Up Maiden on stage at Saltaire Festival 2026.

Yorkshire Iron Maiden tribute plays free Lancaster gig

Harriet at the Haer & Hyd salon in Hornby.

Businesswoman shortlisted for award in national competition

St John the Baptist Church in Tunstall has launched a £500k restoration appeal.

Church attended by Bronte sisters launches £500k restoration appeal

Woohoo Sustainability Director Simon Lock (left) and Heritage Director Jessica Barrow.

Company offers free office health checks

Residents, businesses and community groups are being invited to get involved in helping to shape Lancashire County Council's next budget.

Help shape County Council’s next budget

Mary Gavagan from Gavagan Art with artist Tony Roberts at Low Wood Bay's Art in the Atrium gallery.

Art specialist launches new exhibition

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Fantastic festival starts this week

A new pre-loved clothing shop called KAGS has opened in Morecambe.

New pre-loved clothing shop opens

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Colleagues and residents at Ashton Manor Care Home raised funds for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Lisa York receives a silver award at the Best Businesswoman Awards.

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More than 1,000 oil heated households have already written to the Government.

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Morecambe's Promenade Concert Orchestra has been attracting audiences from far and wide for 20 years.

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Russell Watson known as ‘The Voice’ is coming to Lancaster Grand Theatre.

Russell Watson known as ‘The Voice’ coming to city

Daft and entertaining show The Mystery of the Pirate Lagoon comes to Lancaster’s The Gregson in November. Photo: Tom Kay.

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Lifestyle

An artists impression of how the new skate park could look in Heysham.

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Joanna Young appearing on the BBC after the new Budget was set.

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Zara Cowell set up Morecambe and Lancaster Breasties walking group for anyone affected by cancer. She is also raising funds for a breast cancer charity.

Woman with breast cancer sets up walking group for anyone affected by disease

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Retro

Frank in the full dress of a territorial 1913 from an original glass slide. The photo is on a plate glass negative and was later colourised in 2021 as part of the centenary commemorations of the Ellel war memorial. Photo: Shaun Corkerry

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Female students from across Lancaster and Morecambe were treated to a VIP day at Heysham Power Stations as part of an EDF Energy campaign to encourage more young women to consider a career in science and engineering.

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