Lancaster woman ‘on the edge’ as Indian partner awaits deportation verdict A Lancaster woman whose Indian partner faces deportation is pleading with the government to let them stay together. People
‘Substantial amount of money’ stolen from Lancaster bank Lancashire police have confirmed it is investigating a burglary at Barclays Bank in Lancaster. Business
Trade minister floats Heysham ‘free port’ options The Port of Heysham could become a “free port” if the UK leaves the EU under a Conservative government. Business
Police surround Lancaster bank following incident A police cordon has been put in place around Barclays Bank in Market Street, Lancaster. Business
Lancaster Wetherspoon set to re-open this week after norovirus outbreak Lancaster’s Sir Richard Owen JD Wetherspoon pub was forced to close this week after an outbreak of norovirus. Business
Morecambe arts venue to close after funding is turned down 12 times A Morecambe arts and entertainments venue will close this month after failing to secure funding. People
Two men from Morecambe and Heysham fined thousands for fly-tipping Two men from Morecambe and Heysham have been ordered to pay a total of £6,728.69 in fines and costs for fly-tipping and waste related offences. Business
Tyson Fury “talked man out of committing suicide” then took him on three mile run in Morecambe Boxer Tyson Fury says he talked a “random stranger” out of committing suicide, instead taking him on a three mile run which left him “happy as Larry”. Health
Thora Hird deckchair statue appeal launched in Morecambe An appeal to raise £92,000 for a statue of Dame Thora Hird in Morecambe has been launched. People
New Lancaster charity aims to help young people make new friends, learn new skills and find their passions A new Lancaster charity aiming to help young people make new friends, learn new skills and find their passions has been officially launched. Education
Compensation ‘too little too late’ for Lancaster and Morecambe WASPI women WASPI campaigners have welcomed the Labour Party’s acknowledgement of the injustice to women born in the 1950s, but say compensation is too little and too late for many. News
‘Constant emergencies’ as Morecambe foodbank use triples in five years Foodbank use in Morecambe has more than tripled over five years, new figures show. Politics
Tory Chancellor visits Morecambe to see Eden Project site Conservative Chancellor Sajid Javid paid a visit to Morecambe to check out the location for Eden Project North this week. Business
Investigation launched after Morecambe scaffolder’s roof fall The Health and Safety Executive has launched an investigation after a man fell 30ft from a roof in Morecambe. News
Lancaster mum’s Movember challenge sees her wearing Mexican, French and handlebar fake ‘taches every day for a month A Lancaster mum-of-three has been wearing a different fake moustache each day to raise money for Movember. People
Lancaster businessman’s romantic ice rink wedding proposal Love was in the air at the launch of Lancaster On Ice when a city businessman proposed to his girlfriend on the ice rink in Dalton Square. People
Man seriously injured after falling from roof in Morecambe A man has suffered serious back and leg injuries after falling from a roof in Morecambe. News
Business case for £10bn Morecambe Bay tidal barrage to be presented to government A business case for a £10bn Morecambe Bay tidal power project will be presented to the government after the general election on December 12. People
Eden Project to bring saunas, singing and shopfront art to Morecambe A series of thought-provoking art commissions will be unveiled as part of an Eden Project programme of public art in Morecambe. Education
Meet Lancaster city centre’s ‘finest ambassadors’ recognised in new business awards Lancaster’s “finest ambassadors” were recognised for their contribution to the city at a brand new awards ceremony last week. People
