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Morecambe’s Winter Gardens remains on the national Theatres at Risk Register.

A local legend well-known for driving his traditional horse-drawn carriages at events across the area has died, aged 82.

Fire crews dealt with a blaze in an outbuilding in Warton on Sunday night.

Bosses of the Lancashire Police Museum at Lancaster Castle are asking the public for their thoughts on what they’d like to see at the attraction in the future.

A hard-hitting film about climate change has been aired to an audience at Morecambe Town Hall and there are now calls locally for it to be screened on prime time TV.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) has saved approximately £300,000 on its energy costs thanks to a series of green measures.

There’s an appeal for information after police received reports of dogs being used to threaten people on a Lancaster estate.

A champion of Morecambe town centre has directly lobbied the Chancellor of the Exchequer over the problems of rising costs being faced by local businesses.

Work has officially begun to create a memorial garden in memory of a toddler who died in a gas explosion at his home in Heysham.

A van landed on its roof in a road traffic collision on the M6 near Carnforth - said police.

A new charity helping to create brighter futures for young people has risen up in Lancaster.

A special bench has been installed at a popular Heysham beauty spot to offer a ‘calm space’ for users.

Emergency services have been called to a two-car collision in Lancaster city centre.

A man has appeared in court charged with voyeurism and drug offences after police were called to Salt Ayre Sports Centre.

A leading light of the licensed trade in Morecambe is set to pull his final pint after more than 45 years of working in the town's pubs.

An elderly couple from Morecambe have been the victims of fraud by someone posing as a police officer.

Police are investigating after a sexual assault in Lancaster.

The MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale said that "families have been treated appallingly after tragedies" in her response to an investigation into maternity services.

A mum of two from the Morecambe Bay area has been named a finalist in the Ms Great Britain Classic beauty contest for women aged 45 and over.

The organiser of a long-running arts festival in Morecambe has hit out at plans to run a similar event in Lancaster - saying they should be working together.

A team from a Lancaster-based youth charity will cycle the length of Britain this summer in memory of a special teenager.

Lancashire Police are urging motorists not to drink or drug drive throughout the summer, warning offenders they will face the full force of the law if they do, like any other time of year.

Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses and footage after four people - including a patient - were injured in a crash involving an ambulance and a van in Lancaster.

Two popular attractions at a Lancaster park have reopened after several months of closure for repairs.

You can now have your say on a planned £100m regeneration scheme in Lancaster to include a food hall/music venue, hotel, student accommodation, multi-storey car park and more.

A passenger in a patient transport ambulance has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a road crash in Lancaster.

Lancaster City Council is inviting parents of children and young people receiving free school meals to sign up for its Summer Holiday Activities and Food Programme.

The trust that runs the Royal Lancaster Infirmary has been named in a damning report into the care given by NHS maternity wards.

A TV chef from Lancaster will receive an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Lancashire next week.

Two youths have been arrested on suspicion of committing assaults on the cycle track between Lancaster and Morecambe.

Volunteers pursuing their dream of re-opening a community music facility in Lancaster have described an attack by vandals as a ‘kick in the teeth’.

An elite cycling race is set to return to Lancaster's roads on a day of entertainment, sport and family-friendly activities.

Householders across the Lancaster and Morecambe District can now order additional red or yellow-lidded bins if they need more space to recycle - at no cost.

Owners of a popular Heysham coffee shop and wine bar have applied for permission for a new outdoor seating area with bar and events space.

A planning application has gone in to convert a former pub in Heysham into holiday apartments.

Police arrested a man armed with a knife who was making threats at a property in Morecambe.

A record for the hottest ever June temperature recorded at a local weather station has been broken for the second consecutive day.

A town council has issued a warning after three drums of potentially hazardous oil were dumped near a river in Carnforth.

Proposals for two new state-of-the-art replacements for street payphones in Morecambe have been submitted.

Police and businesses have hailed a new 'More-watch' radio scheme after it helped to seize a moped being ridden dangerously in the town centre.

The dates for the 2027 Lancaster and Morecambe Armed Forces weekend have been revealed.

The M6 near Lancaster is set to close overnight for road resurfacing works.

A Heysham man who suffered a near-fatal cardiac arrest on a bike ride has completed a cycling challenge raising thousands for a hospital.

Scientists at Lancaster University’s Hazelrigg weather station have recorded the highest ever June temperature recorded since records began at the site.

Police are investigating after a van made off from the scene following a four vehicle crash on the Bay Gateway in Morecambe.

A renowned road locomotive has been spotted in our district bringing a historic steam train on its journey home.

A new skatepark will be built in Heysham, after plans were approved.

There’s an appeal for information after a bin was set on fire outside the bus station in Lancaster.

The first spade has gone in at the Eden Project Morecambe site at a 'breaking ground ceremony' after bosses said actual work on site will begin in August.

A new free festival of drumming will rumble onto Morecambe Promenade later this year.

A brand new arts festival inspired by the Edinburgh Fringe is coming to Lancaster next year.

Plans to convert a former antiques centre in Lancaster into six units for various uses have been approved subject to conditions.

A scheme to build 93 homes to extend Galgate village has been given planning permission.

Plans have been revealed for Lancaster On Ice to remain a long-term Christmas attraction for the city.

A Morecambe woman has been charged with murder after the death of an eight-week-old baby in 2023.

Firefighters rescued a person stuck in mud in Lancaster.

A 'breaking ground' ceremony described by the Eden Project CEO as "history in the making" will take place today (Wednesday June 24) in Morecambe.

A children's nursery in Morecambe has decided to close later this week for safety reasons due to the forecast of extremely hot temperatures.

The MP for Lancaster & Wyre has thanked Sir Keir Starmer for his service after he resigned as Prime Minister.

Carnforth High School has received its latest Ofsted report which recognises it as a caring and inclusive community.

The body of a man in his 20s has been found in a Lancaster park.

The biggest ever Armed Forces weekend in Morecambe was a massive success and will return in 2027.

The MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale has given her response after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister.

A striking new artwork celebrating Lancaster’s skyline has been donated to help raise funds for a much-loved community space.

A Green Heritage Plaque marking the first home of Lancaster University has been unveiled.

The new home for a multi-million pound scheme to improve the West End of Morecambe has been revealed.

A new project to help reverse the dramatic decline of swifts has been launched across the Lancaster and Morecambe District.

Veterans gathered as a flag celebrating Armed Forces Day was raised at Morecambe Town Hall.

Repairs to a sinkhole on the Lune Aqueduct canal towpath at Lancaster are set to take place despite delays due to vandalism.

A housing scheme that allows people to live independently in Lancaster is set to open its doors later in the summer.

Three people were taken to hospital after a road traffic collision in Morecambe.

A Lancaster police officer who suffered severe injuries has spoken out after a man jailed for 20 months for throwing a brick through his patrol car window was freed after 16 days.

A disabled dog lover from Morecambe is preparing to lose her locks this summer for a very good cause.

The full programme has been announced for an expanded three-day celebration of our Armed Forces in Morecambe.

More than 885 tonnes of food waste has been collected since changes to recycling were introduced in the Lancaster and Morecambe District.

Motorists have complained that long awaited road resurfacing works on a roundabout over-ran past scheduled times causing more traffic pain in Heysham.

A new McDonalds restaurant in Morecambe has officially opened.

A paraplegic wheelchair adventurer from Lancaster is getting ready for his most ambitious challenge to date.

Firefighters have tackled an outbuilding fire on the Prom at Morecambe.

Lifeboat volunteers rescued three fishermen who were in danger of being cut off by the tide in Morecambe Bay.

Firefighters were called to a vehicle on fire in the road close to a Lancaster school.

Developers have revealed their wish to build 110 new homes near Torrisholme Barrow two years after a previous application was thrown out.

The annual Pride parade followed by an afternoon of entertainment brought colour and joy to Lancaster's streets.

A well-known name in Lancaster city centre hospitality is set to expand by opening a new premises.

Police have seized suspected drugs, weapons and made dozens of arrests in Lancaster and across Lancashire as part of their fight against ketamine dealing.

A cutting-edge nuclear facility control room simulator has been unveiled at Lancaster University.

Police say they caught drivers travelling at twice the speed limit during an enforcement operation on a road in Lancaster.

Around 900 people took part in an emotional and ruby-red themed walk through the night in aid of St John's Hospice.

A 95-year-old man who has raised thousands for the local hospice was honoured with a Local Hero Award at the annual Barefest.

Crowds are expected to turn out as a convoy passes through Lancaster for the last ever tribute ride in memory of Hairy Biker, Dave Myers.

Crews attended a blaze involving a camper van on fire on the M6 near Lancaster.

Children as young as 10 had to be dealt with by police in Lancaster as officers responded to a number of incidents in the city centre over the weekend.

A disused allotment in Morecambe has been transformed into a special space for military veterans from across the local community.

A prize draw offering a luxury house in Cornwall has raised a whopping £4.5m towards the Eden Project Morecambe.

A champion for people who live with Parkinson’s and former Morecambe FC director and lifelong fan has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

Plans to find a developer to work on the long-derelict Frontierland site are "in the final stages", says a leading councillor.

Preparing for next year's Tour de France and the arrival of the Eden Project are among the priorities agreed by Lancaster City Council for the next two years.

Firefighters were called on Friday morning to a fire at the Midland Hotel in Morecambe.

Lancaster city centre is set for a huge weekend of celebration with events including Lancaster Day, Pride and the Quayfest music festival.

An outdoor market on Morecambe Promenade selling international food and other goods will return this weekend.

Plans to build 93 homes to extend Galgate village should get the go-ahead, say council planners.

An official opening event will be held at refurbished public tennis courts at a park in Lancaster.

Future plans for a popular antiques showroom in Lancaster which closed last year could get the go-ahead.

A warning of the potential dangers of illegal squishy, sensory toys has been issued by Trading Standards after 200 toys were removed from sale in a fortnight.

The M6 has been closed near Lancaster after a collision involving an HGV which jack-knifed across three lanes.

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month and a Lancaster man has spoken to Beyond Radio about how he's trying to create positive change.

A Lancaster pub will reopen today (June 10) after closing due to fears over the structural safety of a building across the road.

A centre for fans of on-line and console gaming has officially opened in central Lancaster.

Residents, businesses and other organisations are being invited to help to shape the future of the Lancaster district.

A classic car rally honouring a proud tradition beginning during the era of the Morecambe Illuminations has paid tribute to a three-time former winner.

A pre school in Lancaster has appealed for help after their nursery garden was targeted by vandals.

A Lancaster war hero has returned home after being part of the 82nd D-Day commemorations in Normandy.

A further road closure next to the Promenade is due this week for filming of TV series The Bay.

A breaking ground ceremony will be held to celebrate the impending start of work on the Eden Project Morecambe site.

A local councillor will don the robes to become the new Lord Mayor of Bare village.

A village near Lancaster has been hit by earth tremors, just a few weeks after a previous incident.

Two drivers have been sentenced for causing the death of an 81-year-old cyclist in Morecambe.

A councillor has called for urgent action on safety improvements to the Lancaster to Morecambe cycle track saying it can be "terrifying".

Ancient relics held at a Lancaster museum have been officially handed back to an African country in a ceremony at a local university.

Founders of a Morecambe charity helping young disabled people are getting set for their first overseas trek fundraiser.

The matriarch of a Morecambe family shoe business founded in the 19th century has celebrated her 90th birthday.

Pubs and bars in the Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area will be able to open later during the upcoming men's football World Cup.

Crews were called to a building fire involving cylinders in Heysham.

Crews were called to a fire in Morecambe in the early hours of Sunday.

A woman has been charged following the death of a man in a road traffic collision in Morecambe.

Police have appealed for information after an electric bike was stolen from an address in Morecambe.

Roads have been closed and a nearby pub evacuated due to worries over the structural safety of a former social club.

Two brothers have been jailed for burgling a string of houses in Lancaster and Morecambe on the same evening.

A winding up petition issued against Morecambe Football Club by two former directors over a land debt has been withdrawn after a ‘positive resolution’ was reached between the two parties.

Celebrations are being planned to mark the date of the long-awaited first 'spade in the ground' at the Eden Project Morecambe.

A popular charity walk for Lancaster's hospice will have a different colour theme this year to celebrate its 40th birthday.

An annual event celebrating Bare village is set to return and Beyond Radio will be there!

An intrepid Beyond Radio presenter known for taking on tough challenges is preparing to run the Arctic half marathon in sub zero temperatures.

The mum of a young man who died after becoming addicted to ketamine says she does not want another family to suffer.

TV presenter Davina McCall has backed a pioneering kit to help workplaces respond better to the menopause - developed by a charity alongside Lancaster University.

A Lancaster man is preparing to cycle the length of the country to raise vital funds for a mental health charity for young people.

Applications are being invited for one of Lancaster’s most historic traditions - becoming a Freeman or Freewoman of the city.

A new meditation centre in Lancaster city centre is offering a peaceful place dedicated to discovering inner happiness.

A closure date has been announced for the Burger King restaurant in Morecambe town centre.

An opening date has been announced for a new McDonald's restaurant in Morecambe.

Kind-hearted volunteers at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and the Queen Victoria in Morecambe have been sharing their experiences as part of Volunteers’ Week.

A Lancaster city centre shop has been ordered to close for three months for the second time after the sale of illicit tobacco products.

A 67-year-old Lancaster cyclist is setting off on a charity ride to raise funds for a beach wheelchair in memory of a friend.

A weekend in Morecambe celebrating our Armed Forces and blue light services has received a £14,000 cash boost.

Lancaster has retained its crown as the top university in North West England in the Complete University Guide 2027.

A family-run gin business in Torrisholme will close at the end of this month, it has been announced.

The canal towpath on the Lune Aqueduct has been closed due to a sinkhole, says a charity caring for Britain's waterways.

A new trolley of items to help people with dementia, learning difficulties and sensory needs has been introduced at a Lancaster hospital.

Ten-year-old twins from Morecambe have visited the Beyond Radio studio to talk about their new single.

A Lancaster man's 'quackers' canal challenge is capturing the imagination for a very good cause.

A family who believe a Lancaster woman was murdered have spoken of their relief after police reopened an investigation into her death.

An organiser of Morecambe Pride said the 2026 event "promoted equality in a brilliant way" and was a day when people could be themselves.

A new ‘Library of Things’ has opened its doors to the public at Lancaster’s White Cross Business Park, to encourage borrowing instead of buying items to save resources. 

A war hero from Lancaster celebrated his 102nd birthday by helping to open a new drop-in centre for Armed Forces veterans.

Firefighters were called to a pan fire at a property in Lancaster.

Police have recovered 658 knives during a week of awareness into knife crime in the county including the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

A call has gone out for budding Eric Morecambe look-a-likes to take part in a ‘living artwork’ contest at the Winter Gardens next month.

Applications are now open for people interested in becoming on-call firefighters with Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.

A camera to deter motorists from blocking a key bus route into Lancaster will come into effect next week.

A Morecambe craft ale bar overlooking the bay has been given the green light to open later outdoors.

Onlookers on Morecambe Prom got a glimpse of a police car chase scene being filmed for TV series The Bay.

Anti-social behaviour at a Lancaster racing track is putting cyclists at risk, says a council.

Thousands of plants earmarked to be the first physical parts of the new Eden Project Morecambe have arrived in the town.

A new cafe overlooking Morecambe Bay has opened its doors.

A Lancaster county councillor in charge of adult care services in Lancashire has stepped down from the role – just days after launching plans to modernise the system.

Coastguard helicopters above Morecambe searched after worried reports about three children swimming in the bay.

A prize draw generating £1m for the Eden Project Morecambe with a chance to win a multi-million pound luxury home in Cornwall is entering its final days.

The Hazelrigg weather station at Lancaster University has recorded its highest ever temperature for May.

A new forum has been launched to help raise housing standards and support vulnerable residents across the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

Police are warning people to be on their guard after a woman from Lancaster was tricked into giving bank details in a phone scam.

A popular Victorian steampunk festival has been given a boost ahead of its pirate-themed event in Morecambe.

A Second World War hero who took part in the D-Day landings will mark his 102nd birthday by cutting the ribbon on a new centre for veterans in Lancaster.

Motorists are furious over lengthy traffic tailbacks in Heysham which this week have again led to hours of delays on the roads.

A major refurbishment is being planned at Lancaster's hospice to ensure it can provide care for our local community for years to come.

Pro wrestlers appearing on a show at Morecambe FC added fuel to claims that Tyson Fury and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are lining up a takeover bid for the football club.

Lancashire Police say dedicated resources are being deployed both locally and across the county ahead of bikers heading to Heysham Port for the Isle of Man TT Races.

A rare portrait of a pike painted by the late comedy legend Eric Morecambe has come to light after 60 years.

A scheme to help patients fleeing violence or abuse has been launched at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

A test purchase operation between police and Trading Standards revealed no shops visited in the Lancaster district sold a knife to an underage buyer.

The chairman of Morecambe FC says he's confident the club can meet its financial obligations after it was revealed the Shrimps made a loss of more than a million pounds for the third year in a row.

Firefighters were called to a fire at a flat on the Lancaster University campus.

The first ever professional wrestling event has been held on the football pitch at Morecambe FC - with even club mascot Christie the Cat getting in on the action!

A £20 note featuring an image inspired by a Lancaster footballer’s overhead kick has been unveiled by the Bank of Scotland.

Plans have gone in for a redevelopment at a school near Lancaster to include new extensions and demolition of old buildings.

Road closures have been announced - affecting a stretch of Morecambe Prom - for filming of scenes for hit TV crime drama The Bay.

Around 2300 children and 35 schools took part in a day of sport at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre in Lancaster - and Beyond Radio was there!

Two people were treated for smoke ihalation after a fire at a house in Carnforth.

A motorcycle road racer from Bolton-le-Sands has died following a crash ahead of the TTs in the Isle of Man.

A bridge in Lancaster was closed to traffic and pedestrians due to a concern for a person's welfare.

A social group giving people with ADHD a 'life break' has been set up in Lancaster.

A Green has been elected as a new councillor in Lancaster following a by-election.

A "self-confessed hater of pop culture" from Morecambe will battle for a £100K prize on a new reality TV game show with lying, scheming and a whole lot of quizzing!

The cast and crew of Morecambe based crime drama The Bay have returned to the town this week to begin filming the new series.

A Lancaster University Senior Lecturer has written for the new CBeebies TV series, Zog.

Two change makers from Morecambe headed to Westminster to discuss some of the key issues affecting young people living in coastal communities.

Staff from a Heysham power station have led a major clear up of a local nature reserve and beach.

Police searching for a missing man say a body has been found in a park in Lancaster.

The Eden Project Morecambe's 'Bring Me Sunshine' Garden has received top honours and been visited by a host of famous faces at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

A centre for the over 50s in Morecambe is reducing its opening hours due to what they describe as a ‘lack of footfall’.

After months of uncertainty, five day centres for the elderly, including one in Lancaster will remain open, Lancashire County Council has confirmed.