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Tag: Skerton

15 April, 2026
News

Appeal for Ryelands House memories to support grant bid

Do you remember using Ryelands House before it became an NHS clinic? What was it used for?

18 September, 2025
Features

Lancaster Secrets: Lune Villa, Skerton’s connection with Beatrix Potter, Romance and Tragedy

Long gone, we chart the history of a grand Skerton home with a Beatrix Potter connection

26 July, 2023
News

Former Skerton High School site set for new housing, playing fields, cherry trees to be retained

Lancaster City Council outlines its plans for old Skerton High School site

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.

9 February, 2022
News

Mainway proposals take a step forward

Ambitious proposals to rejuvenate the Mainway Estate in Skerton have been given the green light to move to the next stage.

16 May, 2016
News

Plans for Lune Bank Gardens On Show This Week

Lune Bank Gardens, 1905 Skerton-based Friends of Lune Bank Gardens group want to know what local people think about their ideas for bring the Gardens back into use after years […]

17 May, 2013
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Will Lancaster host the Silverdale Hoard?

Photo: Prioryman Lancaster City Council’s Cabinet will consider the options available to secure an important collection of Viking treasure for Lancashire when it meets on 28th May. Known as the […]

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Appeal after John O'Gaunt Rowing Club's boat engines stolen

Police are appealing for information after two valuable boat engines were stolen from a rowing club in Skerton at the weekend. It is believed the John O’Gaunt Rowing Club building […]

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Energy advice day to help locals save on their bills

Home Energy Service group LESS are holding a community energy advice afternoon at St. Lukes in Skerton on Thursday 15th March 2012. The event aims to help people to to […]

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Monday, Monday: Sunrise over Skerton

Traffic was backed up in Skerton this morning as roadworks began on Owen Road from its junction with Morecambe Road to its junction with Lune Street. The County Council works […]

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