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Victim describes how Garstang rapist controlled every aspect of her life before assaulting her
A violent and controlling bully has been caged for 22 years after abusing and raping a woman.
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Lancaster shop ordered to close after staff were caught selling illegal cigarettes
The order will remain in place for three months
Garstang canal-side cafe is put up for sale
A popular Garstang cafe and bar has been put up for sale after its owners announced that current family commitments are making the business difficult to run.
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Secondary school near Lancaster runner up in prestigious awards
Dallam School has taken second place in a national leadership award, finishing runner-up to University College London in the Innovation with Impact category at the Leadership Live 2026 Awards.
Double celebration for Lancaster pub and team member shortlisted for awards
There is double cause for celebration at Hogarths Lancaster after both the pub and one of its rising stars were named as finalists in the 2026 Love Lancaster Business Awards.
Plea after former Lancaster student diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer
A former student at St Martin’s College in Lancaster is appealing for help after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, an incurable cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos, aged just 50.
Plans unveiled for major housing development with 1300 homes in Carnforth
Proposals for a major new neighbourhood near Carnforth with 1300 homes have been published.
Lancaster man taking on half marathon for Parkinson’s appeal
A Lancaster man is preparing to take part in the Manchester Half Marathon on Sunday October 4 in honour of his parents and in support of Parkinson’s UK’s Nurse Appeal, which is aiming to raise £9m to fund Parkinson's nurses and other specialists.
Have your say on future of primary school near Lancaster which has falling pupil numbers
People are to be invited to have their say on the future of a primary school near Lancaster due to falling pupil numbers.
Lancaster shop ordered to close for three months for selling illicit tobacco
A Lancaster city centre shop has been ordered to close for three months after the sale of illicit tobacco products.
Court round-up for Morecambe and Lancaster
The following people were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster, Blackburn, Burnley and Preston:
Free parking in Lancaster and Morecambe on run up to Christmas
Shoppers and visitors to Lancaster and Morecambe can enjoy free parking on the run-up to Christmas, making it easier than ever to support local businesses and soak up the seasonal atmosphere.
Man, 46, dies in prison while serving sentence at Lancaster Farms
Andrew Leeming died on August 19
26 years on: how music played its part in Lancaster’s millennium celebrations
As Lancaster gears up for its annual Music Festival, we take a look back to how music played its part in the city’s millennium celebrations 26 years ago.
Lancaster community centre receives £94k boost from BBC Children in Need
The Marsh Community Centre in Lancaster has been awarded £94,093 from BBC Children in Need.
Police have growing concern for man missing from Lancaster village
Police are growing increasingly concerned for a man missing from Halton.
New tool will allow the impact of local media such as the Lancaster Guardian to be measured more clearly
‘Deep connections to the communities and people they serve.’ A new tool will allow the impact of local media such as the Lancaster Guardian make to be measured more clearly.
Lancaster road closed after guttering falls from The Gregson
Part of the guttering at The Gregson Centre in Lancaster fell onto the pavement last night (Tuesday) and the fire service closed the road whilst everything was made safe.
Plans for new cafe to be built at historic Lancaster park
Plans for a new café at Williamson Park have taken an important step forward after Lancaster City Council's Cabinet approved the next stage of work on the project.
Morecambe dog beach ban lifted until May 1, 2027
Lancaster City Council is reminding dog owners that their pets are now allowed on Morecambe’s bathing beaches as of October 1.