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There is an ABBA tribute show at Lancaster’s Sugarhouse venue this Saturday.

ABBA tribute show at Sugarhouse venue

Shane Brady.

Burglar jailed for break-in spree

Storm boards in place on the promenade.

Storm boards put in place ahead of forecast high tides and strong winds

Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Extra staff and longer opening hours among winter plans for hospital

The new seating in Marketgate.

Shopping centre introduces conversation benches to help tackle loneliness

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Amy Peacock accepting her award from Mark Hartley Hinkley Point C CEO.

Power station apprentice wins top award for third year running

Stephen Neill in La’l Record Shop on Main Street, Bolton-le-Sands.

Small record shop with a big reputation is hidden away in village

Lancashire as Storm Austen gets set to hit. A yellow wind warning will be in place from 10am on Friday and is expected to last until 9pm.

Met Office issues new weather warning as Storm Austen hits

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