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Faces of 27 criminals jailed in February 2026 - including killers, rapists and drug dealers
From violent abusers and sex offenders to major drug dealers and dangerous drivers, February saw a series of serious cases linked to Lancashire result in jail sentences.
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Reform UK sets first Lancashire County Council budget: all you need to know, including council tax rates
The Reform UK administration at Lancashire County Council has set its first budget – promising what it described as a “tsunami of better services” for residents.
'He was just a beautiful boy': Lancaster boy, 11, died after inhaling fumes from a Lynx can
It was deemed that the boys had learned about 'chroming' from an older boy at the park
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Three lucky Lancastrians celebrate after scooping big wins with National Lottery
Lancashire has been a lucky lottery hotspot, with two big wins in the county.
Former Lancaster GP pens book about challenges of running through menopause
A former Lancaster GP has written her third book about the challenges of running through menopause.
Latest scores on the doors as 23 Lancaster and Morecambe businesses get new food hygiene ratings
A total of 23 businesses across the Lancaster district have received updated food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency.
Lancaster occupational therapist takes on marathon challenge in memory of family members lost to lung cancer
An occupational therapist from Lancaster is to undertake the London Marathon this April for a cause very close to her heart.
Firefighters tackle wheelie bins blaze in Lancaster
Firefighters tackled two wheelie bins on fire in Lancaster.
Octogenarian’s Aladdin’s Cave of art hidden away on quiet Lancaster street
Tucked away in a quiet Lancaster street is an Aladdin’s Cave of memorabilia and precious memories doubling up as an art studio.
Much-loved mum died after suffering 'traumatic head injury'
Pam Myers died at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Controversial 200-home assessment WAS done properly, councillor insists
'Any suggestion that national grey belt policy has been misrepresented by officers is incorrect'
The number of asylum seekers housed in hotels in each area of Lancashire
The new figures have been published
Memorial in popular Lancaster park closed to public for weeks
Williamson Park’s Ashton Memorial in Lancaster is now closed to the public until Sunday March 15, so a new service lift can be safely installed.
Gut Wealth 25% off ends soon – last chance to save (aff)
Gut Wealth’s 25% introductory discount runs until March 8. The orange-flavoured digestive supplement with 900+ reviews is currently reduced for new customers – but the limited-time offer expires soon.
Property firm's bid for new Morecambe commercial development could bring in 250 new jobs
Plans have been submitted to the city council for a new multi-let commercial development on vacant land at Southgate Trade Park, Morecambe.
Two men charged with multiple house burglaries across Lancaster and Morecambe
Two men have been charged in connection with multiple residential burglaries in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.
King and Queen present Lancaster University with nation’s highest education honour
Lancaster University has collected the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education from the King and Queen.
Morecambe coffee shop team 'heartbroken’ after popular colleague passes away
Tributes have been paid after a popular staff member at a Morecambe cafe passed away.
Lancaster engineering student helps modernise bag manufacturer during internship
A student from Lancaster University has helped a bag manufacturer adopt digital tools and modern production methods through the Made Smarter Digital Internship programme.
Thug tasered by police after barricading himself in bedroom and trying to jump out of upstairs window
A thug had to be tasered by police after barricading himself in his bedroom and trying to jump out of an upstairs window, a judge was told.