Lancaster5 days agoUniversities renamed despite confusion concernsThe Office for Students regulator approve the plans to rename two universities, in Preston and Bolton.5 days agoEngland7 days agoStorm-hit rail line reopens after urgent repairsAbout 300 tonnes of earth is cleared after spilling on to the track following Storm Bert.7 days agoEngland4 Dec 2024Hospital at highest alert level over A&E demandLancaster Royal Infirmary sees "the highest number of attendances on record" at its A&E unit. 4 Dec 2024Lancashire2 Dec 2024Proposed sites for new Lancashire hospitals revealedLand has been earmarked for hospitals in Preston and Lancaster to replace older facilities.2 Dec 2024Lancashire2 Dec 2024Train line to close again after Storm Bert damageEngineers are working to permanently fix the tracks at Ulverston after melting snow flooded them.2 Dec 2024England2 Dec 2024Elected mayor system broken and bad for women - MPCat Smith says having an elected mayor in Lancashire could limit leadership opportunities for women.2 Dec 2024Lancashire26 Nov 2024Greens take control of Lancaster City CouncilA vote came after the previous leader, Labour Councillor Phillip Black, resigned earlier this month. 26 Nov 2024Lancashire26 Nov 2024Train line reopens after Storm Bert floodingTrains are moving through the Ulverston area at a reduced speed, Network Rail says.26 Nov 2024England25 Nov 2024Train line closed due to flooding after Storm BertNorthern says its services between Barrow and Lancaster are suspended until Friday morning.25 Nov 2024England