As some schools announce they will be closed today (January 7), we take a look at who decides if schools should close and how schools inform parents of any closures.

Eve Hall, the founder and driving force behind North Lancashire Bridleways Society, has died at the age of 86.

On iPhone, tap the phone number at the top of the message and a drop down menu will appear. Click the option for info and this will then give you the option to block this caller - press block.

Police are trying to trace the owner of a recovered motocross bike which is believed to be stolen. The bike – a Honda CRF 150 – has been located and recovered by police in Lancaster, and it is ...

Made Smarter Adoption North West, the trailblazing digital technology adoption programme, has secured an additional £230,000 to help more Lancaster-based SME manufacturers access transformational ...

The infamous Dr. Buck Ruxton, who worked as a GP in Dalton Square, Lancaster, was hanged for the murder of his wife and maid in 1935, the investigation laying the foundations for forensic medicine in ...

Probably the fastest way to find out, however, is to look up the school’s website directly. Many schools will publish notifications on their sites or social media pages in the event of a closure, so ...

Prominent members of women’s charity, Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI), known for standing up for women and girls, have been listed in King Charles’ New Year Honours List.

Daredevils have wasted no time in making the most of the snow, as this video shows thrill-seekers racing down hills in a Yorkshire park.

The daughter of a popular Heysham pub landlord who died has paid tribute to him. Brian Bromiley who took over the reins at The Globe in Overton in October 2023, passed away over Christmas. His ...