Lancaster Guardian news headlines 29-01-24

Editor Debbie Butler with the latest headlines

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00:00 Hi, I'm Debbie with your latest Lancaster Guardian headlines.

00:04 A popular Lancaster pub will find out today if it can keep its music stage.

00:09 Lancaster City Council officers are recommending the stage at the John O'Gourt in Market Street should be taken down.

00:16 A planning meeting taking place this afternoon will decide its fate.

00:20 A woman was punched twice in the head in an unprovoked assault at Lancaster Railway Station.

00:26 Her attacker was arrested and has been charged by police with assault and being drunk and disorderly.

00:33 A spectacular line-up has been announced for the Morecambe Bay Light 24 Festival which will be taking place later this month.

00:41 The three-day event will showcase an under-the-sea parade featuring a dancing octopus, disco jellyfish and illuminated floats.

00:49 Finally, in the weather, a yellow weather warning is in place for heavy rain over the next day or so with strong winds mid-week.

00:58 You can read about all these stories and many more at our website lancasterguardian.co.uk