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New local supermarket coming to Morecambe village of Torrisholme
A new Morrisons Daily supermarket is coming to Morecambe.

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'We went to the creepiest building in Lancashire, so you don't have to' - TikTok ghost hunter left horrified
A TikTok ‘ghost hunter’ claims he had a “horrifying night” visiting an abandoned asylum in Lancashire.


Family convinced man found dead in bath 'was murdered' - but inquest provides no answers
Neighbours had heard the two friends arguing

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Potential charges for new Lancaster car parks laid out as council applies to amend order
Potential parking charges for two new car parks in Lancaster have been laid out as part of a public application by the city council.


Historic Lancaster pub to reopen ‘before Christmas’
An historic Lancaster city centre pub is under new ownership.


Police appeal after vehicle hits two parked cars and fails to stop in Lancaster
Police are appealing for information after a fail to stop road traffic collision in Lancaster.


Brave Lancaster girl Ivy, 11, fronting Cancer Research appeal for sick youngsters
This Christmas, the charity are urging the public to help children undergoing cancer treatment


Police warning after Morecambe burglary
Police are warning homeowners to be vigilant after a burglary in Morecambe.


Baby loss memorial service lights up Lancaster landmark
A candlelit memorial service was held in Lancaster’s Williamson Park on Wednesday evening as part of a mission to support bereaved families.


Student fraud: Lord Hanson and NatWest launch crackdown on scammers targeting undergraduates
At the start of the new academic year in universities, the Minister for Fraud, Lord Hanson, writes exclusively for National World about the rise of fraud targeted at students.


Halloween: The one decoration experts say to keep out of your garden - which can trap and harm wildlife
These fake decorations can snare real prey 🕷


Iconic Morecambe Bay boat achieves major milestone
An iconic fishing boat has completed her first successful sea trials at Glasson Dock following refurbishment.


Green light recommended for new housing plans on Lancaster car park
Plans for 39 new homes to be built on a public car park in Lancaster city centre have been recommended for approval.


UK's largest hotel chain announces plans to expand in Lancaster
A hotel chain has revealed it has looked at a potential new site in a prime Lancaster city centre location.


Lancaster leisure centre temporarily closed due to power cut
A Lancaster leisure centre is temporarily closed due to power issues.


The 10 most popular Lancashire restaurants you need to try in October according to OpenTable
The most popular restaurants in Lancashire have been revealed by OpenTable.


Take a look inside Lancaster’s new Japanese ramen restaurant
Lancaster’s newest restaurant offering a range of traditional Japanese food has opened in the city centre.


Free NHS health checks being offered in Lancaster
Free NHS health checks are being offered in Lancaster in October and November.


15 Lancashire businesses given new food hygiene ratings - here's what they scored
15 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.


Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025: 'Ghostly' shot of rare hyena takes title - here are the other winners
It captures one of the world’s rarest hyenas, in a town that is ‘no longer ours’ 🐾
