Whats on in Lancaster Local News
Man in his 70s dies in crash as woman suffers serious injuries
A man in his 70s has died after a crash on the A6 as Cumbria Police seek witnesses. Courtesy of The Westmorland Gazette | North Lancs …
Mum ‘leathered’ woman during school run – sentence
A MUM ‘leathered’ a woman with punches during the school run following an argument between her son and the complainant, a court heard. Courtesy of The Westmorland Gazette | North Lancs …
Police sergeant faces misconduct hearing over alleged Christmas drink-drive breach
Cumbria Police Sergeant Dawn Boyd is accused of driving to work while over the legal alcohol limit before reporting for duty at Ulverston Hub. Courtesy of The Westmorland Gazette | North Lancs …
Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team called three times in less than 24 hours
Three separate call-outs in less than 24 hours kept Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team busy this week as volunteers helped an injured walker, responded to reports of a mountain biking accident and assisted a woman suffering with an ankle injury. Courtesy of The Westmorland Gazette | North Lancs …
Road and footpath closures return for Kendal flood defence work
Final preparations are under way ahead of construction work beginning on Aynam Road as part of the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme. Courtesy of The Westmorland Gazette | North Lancs …
Lost racing pigeon found outside Kendal shoe shop miles away from home
A racing pigeon is set to be reunited with on its owner in Whitehaven after being found by officers from Cumbria Police wandering near a shoe shop in Kendal. Courtesy of The Westmorland Gazette | North Lancs …
T20 wins are crucial for Livingstone and Lightning
BARROW-BORN Liam Livingstone and his team-mates have two games left to save their T20 Blast campaign. Courtesy of The Westmorland Gazette | North Lancs …
Armed police called to incident as homes evacuated amid ‘substance’ fears
A man remains inside a property amid an ongoing police operation. Courtesy of The Westmorland Gazette | North Lancs …
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- From Emirates Stadium to Antalya: Search ’n Stuff wraps up a landmark year
by Ailsa Marshall on October 21, 2026 at 9:24 amAfter bringing together more than 350 search, SEO and digital marketing professionals across major events in London and Antalya, Search ’n Stuff is shifting its focus towards smaller retreats, community meetups and a new event format.
- Veterans reveal military slang they still use in civilian life, from AWOL to scran
by Kathryn Chatfield on October 21, 2026 at 8:41 amMilitary veterans have revealed the service slang they still use in civilian life because it brings back fond memories - including 'on the double', 'scran' and 'AWOL'.
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by Natalie Dixon on October 21, 2026 at 8:38 amSainsbury’s has everything you need to create the perfect Halloween.
- Lancashire County Council makes legal bid and referendum call after government stays silent on reorganisation decision
by Paul Faulkner on October 21, 2026 at 8:37 amThe authority wants to ensure it does not lose its right to legally contest the government’s planned shake-up of local councils.
- The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’
by Gareth Butterfield on October 21, 2026 at 8:34 amYour next customer might love what you’re selling but have no cash to buy it. A £30 card reader could remove that obstacle at car boots, craft stalls and Christmas fairs.
The Westmorland Gazette | North Lancs
- Cumbrian market town among UK's most scenic - how much it costs to live thereby emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle on October 24, 2026 at 5:00 am
Ambleside was recently named one of the UK's most scenic towns. But how much does it cost to live there?
- £3.6bn tunnel could clean up Windermere's sewage problemby s.veneziani-rocha@newsquest.co.uk | Sonia Veneziani-Rocha on October 21, 2026 at 10:00 am
A new report has found it is technically possible to stop wastewater and highway runoff from entering Windermere.
- Can you visit Amanda Owen's Ravenseat Farm? What Yorkshire Dales walkers need to knowby patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough on October 21, 2026 at 9:20 am
Can you visit Amanda Owen's Ravenseat Farm in the Yorkshire Dales? What to know about public footpaths, cream teas, access and the Coast to Coast walk.
- Co-op crime reporting system could be rolled out to more police forcesby joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle on October 21, 2026 at 8:33 am
Co-op stores could expand a new digital crime reporting system across the UK after a trial in Devon and Cornwall doubled solved shoplifting cases.
- EV charging rule change could save Cumbrian drivers up to £300by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle on October 21, 2026 at 8:28 am
EV drivers can install cross-pavement home chargers without planning permission, saving up to £300 under a new Government move for those without driveways.
