The visitor - Morecambe and District News Feed

Alternative View: How to promote a good night’s rest

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:08:33 GMT

I am often asked by groups and clubs to go and do talks, which I am happy to do as I enjoy talking to people who are interested in natural remedies and health.

Top accolade for the staff that care

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:04:23 GMT

A residential care home has become the first in the area to gain a prestigious industry accreditation for providing excellent end of life care.

Seal spotted in River Lune

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:40:17 GMT

This is the seal spotted by many people in Lancaster yesterday morning.

Lancaster to benefit from £1m government boost for empty homes

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:34:48 GMT

Lancaster is to receive almost £1m of government funding to bring empty and derelict homes back into use.

Be part of our ‘Longest local day’ video

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:59:41 GMT

This Friday, June 21, is the longest day of the year.

Artist’s paintings stolen from library

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:06:35 GMT

Two paintings were stolen from an art exhibition held at a library.

Chris has back and chest waxed for charity

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:01:08 GMT

Chris Davis from Morecambe raised over £150 for Diabetes UK by having his back and chest waxed by beauticians Sam Kitchen and Amy Wright from Touch of Serenity salon in Lancaster.

Queen’s birthday honours list revealed for county recipients

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:56:16 GMT

Four members of staff at Lancashire Constabulary have been awarded for their services to the police in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Cyclist hit by two cars was over limit

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:46:51 GMT

A cyclist was nearly three times over the drink-drive limit when he was hit by two cars, an inquest heard.

Tide times

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:29:50 GMT

High tides for seven days from Tuesday.

Appeal for women wanted on police recall

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:46:58 GMT

Police are appealing for information about two women who are wanted on prison recall.

Man, 18, assaulted in city centre

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:46:57 GMT

Police are appealing for information after an 18-year-old man was assaulted in Lancaster.

Shed alarms will combat burglaries

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:15:51 GMT

Shed alarms have been given to allotment owners following a spate of burglaries.

Paintings stolen from exhibition

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:56:02 GMT

Two paintings were stolen from a library art exhibition.

Crimewatch roadshow visits Lancashire

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:09:46 GMT

BBC One’s Crimewatch Roadshow will be live from Lancashire this week.

Morecambe man jailed after hate campaign

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:09:37 GMT

A former postman who planted a bomb as part of a hate campaign against a colleague, has been jailed for seven years.

Looking Back: Hunks in trunks at TV’s Mr Adonis 1956

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:03:50 GMT

After last week’s look back at Morecambe’s bathing beauties, now here’s one for the ladies.

Nature tourism could boost Morecambe Bay economy

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:02:15 GMT

A new report shows Morecambe Bay has the potential to become a leading destination for nature tourism.

Lord Digby Jones becomes special advisor at ShP Limited

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:35:56 GMT

An acclaimed business leader has joined the team at North-West IT and telecommunication asset retirement firm ShP Limited as special advisor.

Morecambe care home gains gold standard

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:26:17 GMT

A residential care home has become the first in the area to gain a prestigious industry accreditation for providing excellent end of life care.