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News from Lancaster and Morecambe

26 June, 2023
News

Lancaster University awarded £240,000 by UK Space Agency for new satellite technology to enable superfast internet speeds from space

Lancaster University has been awarded £240,000 by the UK Space Agency to enable an unprecedented internet data rate provided by satellite constellations. 

31 March, 2023
News

New local video series sets out to highlight issues around employability

A new video series aims to to highlight issues around employability and what benefits working in various local industries offer

30 March, 2023
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Lancaster University palliative care expert advises Parliament on assisted dying and assisted suicide

Lancaster Professor Nancy Preston has given evidence before a parliamentary enquiry

24 February, 2023
News

Morecambe’s Platform entertainment venue to remain open until end of 2024, but Tourist Information Centres set for closure

More service cuts ahead after £100 million in government funding lost in recent years

21 February, 2023
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Concern grows over Photo ID rollout for May’s local elections

The government have passed a law to spend millions banning people who don’t have ID from voting

19 February, 2023
Events, News

Lancaster Passes “Go”: new Monopoly game centred on the city in the works

Where would you pick as your top spot in Lancaster to feature on a special Monopoly board?

11 February, 2023
Events, News

The Dukes gets support for its Young Carers work from the Victoria Wood Foundation

Good news for Lancaster’s theatre

11 February, 2023
Events, News

Skerton’s New Melbourne Pub to be sold at auction

One of Skerton’s last remaining pubs is up for sale – and may close for good.

7 February, 2023
News

Lancaster MP Cat Smith condemns proposal to close The Platform and local Tourist Information Centres

Lancaster MP Cat Smith has criticised City Council proposals to consult on closing The Platform Lancaster MP Cat Smith condemns proposal to close The Platform

31 January, 2023
Events, News

Free music festival, Quay-Fest, launches in Lancaster next month

Three days… Three fantastic pubs and 23 live acts. This February half term, St George’s Quay is the place to be

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