Freshers at Lancaster and Morecambe’s colleges and universities are being offered crime prevention advice as they start their new term. Over 20,000 students come to the north of the county […]
Wild Mushroom warning for Autumn 'foragers'
A poisonous Destroying Angel mushroom. Photo: Daniel Butler of Fungal Forays The Health Protection Agency’s poisons experts have issued a wild mushroom safety message as autumn arrives, warning of the […]
Cannabis plants found at Scorton farm
Just days after finding a drugs factory in Heysham, police have found a number of cannabis plants growing in farm buildings in Scorton after carrying out a drugs raid. The […]
The World is on Lancaster’s Streets this Saturday
An exciting urban street game will take to Lancaster’s streets on Saturday afternoon (25th September) involving teams, chasing and checkpoints — all in an intriguing bid to raise awareness about […]
Operation Boat targets scrap metal thieves cashing in on crime
Police in Lancaster and Morecambe have launched Operation Boat to target criminals cashing in on crime at scrap metal dealers. As prices of scrap metal rises, the temptation increases for […]
Make space for Christmas this October with Bulky Matters
As the run up to Christmas begins, local recycling operation Bulky Matters is encouraging anyone having a clear out to take advantage of its October special offer. Bulky Matters, a […]
Cannabis factory found in Heysham house
Police discovered a 73-plant cannabis factory at a house in Heysham after residents told officers that they suspected drugs were being sold from the address. A drugs warrant was executed […]
Cone Alone: CCTV appeal after ice cream promotion stolen
Police have released CCTV stills after a £150 plastic promotional ice cream cone was stolen from a garage forecourt. The 4ft item was taken from the forecourt of Ryelands service […]
Local litter offenders pick up hefty fines
Four people who failed to pay fines for dropping litter in local streets have been ordered to pay a total of £770 by a court. All four were issued with […]
Solid weekend at Scarborough for McGuinness
Morecambe motorcycling champ John McGuinness made his annual trip to Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough at the weekend and the put in his usual solid performances around the woodland circuit. Armed with […]