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Oliver Hirst-Greenham and Alex MacDougall

Oliver Hirst-Greenham is giving golfers course management lessons

Heysham Power Station in pictures

Signs in the windows on Woolworths last day in Preston.

Remember Woolworths? Nostalgic pictures from Lancashire

Preston Magistrates Court

Who's been sentenced across Lancashire Magistrates Courts

Peter Bebbington also created social media profiles under a false name before sending sexually harassing messages to female profiles who were strangers to him.

Man who secretly filmed schoolgirls jailed

The Emu was spotted along Ashton Road in Lancaster.

Emu causes a stir on Lancaster road

Proposals to consult with the public on the future of park and ride services in Preston and Lancaster are set to be considered by cabinet next week.

Consultation proposed on future of park and ride services

These are the six Halloween events you can get to by bus.

Six Halloween half-term days out you can reach by bus

Janet Street Porter performs twice in Lancashire this week

Janet Street Porter on her new tour coming twice to Lancashire

The tree collapsed into the home at 6:50am this morning as a result of Storm Boelo

Shock after tree plummets into Lancaster home

The 1970s was a decade of considerable change for the Lancaster district

Plenty of memories in these photos as we showcase Lancaster in the 70s

Several residential roads in Lancaster are to have new parking restrictions imposed on them

Parking restrictions set to be introduced on city streets

Preston Magistrates' Court

Who's been sentenced across Lancashire Magistrates Courts

Shane Brady, 25, of no fixed address, was sentenced to seven years and 73 days

One man crime spree jailed for 7 years for burglaries in Lancaster

Tour de France in Lancashire: the exact route the race will take at a glance

Traffic is currently being held in both directions on the M6 within J33 near Lancaster due to a collision.

Crash on motorway brings traffic to a standstill
Emergency services are on the scene.
Emma Downey

Robyn Sargent was born at the RLI in April and, due to complex health needs, up until last week had spent her entire life in hospital

Emotional moment baby goes outside for first time

Thousands flocked to Lancaster for the 15th music festival with more than 50 venues taking part

27 fabulous pictures show city buzzing during music festival

Three days of lane closures are to take place on part of Lancaster’s one-way system as the city gears up for next year’s Tour de France visit

One-way system set for lane closures for Tour de France roadworks

Volunteers get stuck into gardening and conservation work at Blackburns Farm Nurseries & Wildlife Centre in Wrea Green as part of Lancashire Volunteering Day

120 volunteers improve green spaces in Fylde and Lancaster

Mairead Croly

Full-circle moment for once-shy Mairead inspiring stars of the future

Linda Cowperthwaite and Ditto pictured during the80km British Horse Feeds Little Dragon ride at the Red Dragon Festival of Endurance.

Lancashire horse rider stages comeback to win national endurance ride

LSA Ladies 2nds were 7-0 winners

LSA Ladies beaten but second team go seven up against L&D

A six-year-old autistic boy who is non-verbal was surprised by his favourite singer performing at his mum and dad's wedding.

Watch: Autistic boy surprised by favourite singer at parents’ wedding

'Suzanne's diagnosis at the age of 50 has come as a devastating shock' Former student in asbestos plea

'Suzanne's diagnosis at the age of 50 has come as a devastating shock'

Cover photo of "What Falls to Us"

Lancashire author uses local landscapes for post-apocalyptic novel

Magistrates court round-up for Morecambe and Lancaster
The following people from the Lancaster and Morecambe area were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster, Blackburn, Burnley and Preston:
Lancashire Post Court Reporter

Easy Shop will be closed for the next three months after illicit tobacco sales at the store.

Lancaster shop closed for three months over illicit tobacco sales

Spaghetti Bolognese

Lancashire firm funds 3,000 free classes to tackle food education gap

A six-year-old autistic boy who is non-verbal was surprised by his favourite singer performing at his mum and dad's wedding.

Autistic boy surprised by favourite singer at parents’ wedding

Paul Merton and Suki Webster bring their improv show to Lancashire. Photo by Steve Ullathorne

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show comes to Lancashire this week

New Tesco Express includes Royal Mail, InPost and Evri lockers

‘We sold 2,000 tickets at five shillings in advance or six shillings on the door.’ Mike Wilcock was just 20 when he booked a little known band called The Rolling Stones to appear in Morecambe on September 27, 1963.

'I booked Rolling Stones in Lancashire town before they were famous'

The Royal Lancaster Infirmary will see 48 of its inpatient beds close

Hospital to shut two whole wards for good - but only once it’s ‘safe’ to do so

Picket line at Corpus Christi High School over forced academisation

MP wades in on Corpus Christi row & calls for Diocese accountability

A temporary mast has been erected in Lancaster city centre in a bid to help solve the ongoing mobile phone issues for residents

'We found weapons' Temporary phone mast erected in Lancaster

Animal activist cleared of charges relating to dairy blockades

Get your craft on at newly opened pottery business in Preston

The newly crowned winners of the BIBAs 2026 at Blackpool Tower ballroom

Lancashire businesses honoured at the BIBAs - all the 2026 winners

£850,000 appeal launched to save historic spire at Lancaster Cathedral

'Faces collapse' £850,000 plea to save spire at Lancaster Cathedral

Philip Draycott died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Retired Lancashire firefighter, 78, died following heart operation

'Loudest thud I have ever heard' Sinkhole drama outside Lancashire shop opens up a little history

In pictures: Sinkhole outside Lancashire shop poses historical mystery

Lancaster and Morecambe: Latest food hygiene ratings for businesses

Lancaster and Morecambe: Latest food hygiene ratings for businesses

Lancaster Library

Historic Grade II-listed library to close until 2027 for major refurb

Will Ponter underwent a 13-hour emergency surgery in Antalya after swimming pool accident

Lancashire man who broke neck in diving accident in Turkey flown home

HMP Lancaster Farms will see places increase from 584 to 824, with cells equipped with modern security features such as reinforced windows to tackle threats like drones carrying contraband.

Lancashire prison expansion will see capacity boosted by more than 40%

HMP Lancaster Farms will see places increase from 584 to 824, with cells equipped with modern security features such as reinforced windows to tackle threats like drones carrying contraband.

Lancashire prison expansion will see capacity boosted by more than 40%

The Dukes Theatre

Lancashire theatre announces 'in the round' 2026 Christmas panto

Disastrous storms and floods in Lune Valley in late 19th century were greatest in living memory

In pictures: Storms and floods were greatest in living memory

IN COURT: Who has been in court; Lancaster and Morecambe

Most parts of Lancashire have built more new housing than the minimum needed in the last three years - but Lancaster and Chorley missed their targets

All the new homes built in each part of Lancs as two areas do not deliver enough

Step back in time to see Lancaster in the 1950s

Speed limit to change along part of A6

‘Clear message’ These two vape shops have been closed after being caught selling illegal tobacco

Two vape shops ordered to close after selling illegal tobacco

Lane 3 (of 3) is closed on the M6 in both directions between J32 (Preston) and J33 (near Lancaster) due to planned roadworks. Works are scheduled until Tuesday evening.

Breaking M6 delays between Preston & Lancaster to continue until tomorrow night

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