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A man with years of experience of promoting and producing major live music concerts has joined the team to help keep Morecambe's longest running festival alive.

Officials from Morecambe BID says they’ve received numerous reports about children climbing onto rooftops of local buildings.

Nominations are open for awards recognising the amazing work of volunteers across the Lancaster and Morecambe District.

Firefighters were called to a building fire in the Westgate area of Morecambe.

Here is our guide to the Lancashire County Council elections 2025.

A new appeal for members of the public to step forward and be mock jurors has been launched by a team of researchers at Lancaster University Law School.

A store where you can watch cooks produce traditional Ukrainian food has opened in a Lancaster shopping centre.

A sold-out gig in Lancaster by singer songwriter Frank Turner has raised more than £26,000 for a charity.

The London Marathon always brings its fair share of local success stories and this year included one very close to home for Beyond Radio.

A traditional butchers in the heart of Morecambe town centre will close its doors for the final time.

Extra police patrols will be asked for following a spate of deliberate fires in a Morecambe park.

Police are appealing for information after an assault outside a Lancaster fast food restaurant.

A submariner from Lancaster will run almost 70 miles in memory of a friend who took his own life.

A man has been remanded in custody charged with causing the death of a teenage boy by dangerous driving.

Explosives experts have been on the scene of where a suspicious package was found in Lancaster city centre.

A main road through Lancaster city centre has been closed off and staff from nearby shops evacuated after a suspicious package was found.

The family of an 18-year-old boxing champion who died in a road collision in Morecambe have paid tribute to their 'caring and beautiful boy'.

A childminder from Bolton-le-Sands has launched a new website aimed at becoming a comprehensive guide for parents across the local area.

An Armed Forces veteran from Morecambe who saved a family from a burning Lancaster flat 35 years ago has received a touching message from the brothers he rescued.

The family of a Morecambe teenager who died after a crash on the M6 have paid tribute to their 'loving, generous boy'.

A five-year-old boy from Lancaster has completed 10 days of charity runs to raise money for a cause dear to his heart.

A new hub providing help for 'Healthier Heroes' has opened in Morecambe as the town continues to lead the way in support for Armed Forces veterans.

A member of Lancaster rock band Massive Wagons has spoken of his relief to be reunited with his iconic guitar after it was stolen from a gig.

A new craft ale bar will open at the home of a former Morecambe restaurant which closed last year.

A floral boat called 'HMS Shrimp' has sailed into Morecambe as part of a project to spruce up the town.

Labour says they are aiming to become the largest party when Lancashire goes to the polls next week.

'Circus' is the theme for the annual Wray Scarecrow Festival and Fair, which gets under way this weekend.

Conservatives have defended their record in charge of Lancashire County Council as they campaign ahead of the local elections.

Directors at Morecambe FC said they won't give up after the huge disappointment of the club being relegated back to non-league football.

A prolific shoplifter from Heysham who stole from Morecambe shops has been jailed.

Firefighters have rescued a person from a fire in a house in Carnforth.

The body of a woman has been found in the bay close to Morecambe Promenade.

The new team at a Morecambe seafront bar are preparing to reopen its doors.

A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a young boxer who lost his life in a road traffic collision in Morecambe over the Easter weekend.

An art auction as part of the Kirkby Lonsdale Fire Disaster Recover Appeal takes place later this week.

After 18 seasons in the English Football League, Morecambe's relegation to the National League was confirmed after a 3-1 defeat to Salford at the Mazuma on Easter Monday.

The group behind the reopening of the public toilets in Heysham village say the facility will be temporarily closed due to travellers setting up camp on the green.

Peel Ports Group is investing £10m in Heysham Port to further increase capacity and efficiencies at the site.

Emergency services were called to tackle a gas cylinder fire at a property in Heysham on Easter Monday.

Public toilets have reopened seven days a week in Heysham village for the first time in years.

Tributes have been paid after the tragic death in Morecambe of a popular young North West champion boxer.

A teenager has died after the vehicle they were travelling in came off the M6 and hit a tree near Lancaster.

A man has died after a road collision in Morecambe involving a pedestrian and an HGV.

Liberal Democrats have spoken out about the issues they are focussed on while on the campaign trail ahead of the local elections.

Morecambe lifeboat crew have rescued a boat with small children on board after an emergency call.

Organisers of Morecambe's longest running music festival have thanked a company that champions young people with disabilities for saving this year's event.

More than 600 people enjoyed Lancaster University’s popular Campus in the City event.

Fundraisers are under way in memory of a much-loved sports student from Lancaster & Morecambe College who died suddenly of cardiac arrest aged just 18.

The hospitals trust in charge of the Royal Lancaster Infirmary has appointed a new Chief Medical Officer.

A father and son who both have cancer will take part in a tandem parachute jump to raise funds for St John's Hospice.

The leader of Reform UK Nigel Farage has visited Morecambe on the local elections campaign trail.

The M6 near Lancaster was the epicentre of an earthquake to hit the area last night.

A quantity of Class A drugs have been seized following a raid on a property in Morecambe.

The Green party will have a candidate standing in every Lancashire County Council division for the first time in its history.

A police inspector has provided an update as investigations continue into an assault on a teenage boy at a Lancaster cinema during a screening of the popular Minecraft film.

Police have appealed for information after a stolen car was found in a restaurant car park in Morecambe.

The first ever recital on a new organ installed to celebrate the King's Coronation will be held at a Morecambe church.

A Lancaster couple were left heartbroken when they discovered their beloved two-year-old dog had contracted a killer disease just from inhaling a grass seed.

A Lancaster University professor is on track to help railway guru Michael Portillo uncover the delights of Cumbria in the new series of 'Great British Railways Journeys' on BBC TV.

Police are investigating a high value theft of cable from a solar energy farm near Lancaster University.

Thirty four venues have been announced for this year's Morecambe Music Festival.

Firefighters tackled a blaze in a caravan on a housing estate in Lancaster.

Camper van owners held a protest in Morecambe claiming there is 'discrimination' against them.

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a collision in Over Kellet.

Mounted police were outside a screening of the hit Minecraft film in Lancaster after incidents including an assault on a teenage boy.

Police have confirmed that a body has been found during a search for a missing man.

A special reunion night will recreate the era of an iconic Morecambe nightclub popular in the 1990s.

A councillor will be allowed to finish a flats conversion in Morecambe but only under strict conditions after being accused of "a lack of respect" for the system.

A local businesswoman is trekking 4,000 miles from Lancaster to Turkey for charity.

A 71-year-old hiker from Morecambe will be heading out on a 900-mile walk from John O'Groats to Land's End in memory of a close friend.

A Lancaster care home resident had an extra special day celebrating her 103rd birthday thanks to the generosity of local businesses.

BBC Breakfast has visited Morecambe to shine a light on plans for the new Eden Project.

A total of £13,000 has been raised for the Teenage Cancer Trust at an annual celebration of mod culture in Morecambe.

Bonmarche has reassured its Morecambe customers after online scammers falsely claimed that the popular women's fashion retailer was closing down.

A 1940s weekend to celebrate 80 years of the iconic 'Brief Encounter' film will be held in Carnforth this summer.

A popular high street takeaway in Carnforth has closed its doors after decades of serving the people of the town.

Lancaster University's student radio station is celebrating a big awards win - including one for dressing up as the iconic Bowland Tower!

A familiar name from the Lancaster high street is set to disappear following the sale of WH Smith stores across the UK.

Full Post Office services will remain in Morecambe but not necessarily in the current location - it has been announced.

A Beyond Radio presenter has spoken out after being threatened by a gang of youths while walking along the cycle track in broad daylight.

A Lancaster district food network has successfully purchased a three acre plot of land just outside the city centre.

Fire crews had to give medical attention to a person involved in a road traffic collision in Morecambe.

A primary school in Morecambe is counting the cost after suffering extensive vandalism over the weekend.

Market Street in Kirkby Lonsdale has reopened to vehicles, after it closed following a major fire in December.

An NHS stalwart from Lancaster has been named as the new Chair of a pioneering local youth charity.

The first ever Prom Fest music festival was a huge success and Beyond Radio was delighted to be part of it.

Volunteers and council staff have joined forces to give our Eric a blooming great floral view.

A Lancaster man has been jailed for more than five years for sexually assaulting and attacking a woman.

A man has been jailed for life after admitting to a murder in Heysham.

McDonalds are planning to open a new restaurant in Morecambe town centre.

The work of a Morecambe music charity in the local community has been celebrated by The King at a special Windsor Castle reception.

A businessman from Morecambe has announced his retirement and the closure of his electrical contractors office after more than a decade.

A popular baby goods shop in Lancaster has closed its doors for the final time after 20 years.

Lancashire Police have unveiled the new force commander for the Lancaster district.

There’s a chance to take a nostalgic trip on the Morecambe buses of yesteryear at the Vintage Bus Day next month.

Two drivers were taken to hospital after a crash on the M6 near Carnforth.

Firefighters have tackled a tumble dryer fire at a house in Carnforth.

Police said a driver was more than three times over the legal alcohol limit following a crash which brought the M6 to a standstill near Lancaster.

The Winter Gardens will open to the public for a new season of weekend tours where people can find out about the latest plans for the theatre.

Repairs to a vital access gate used by boats coming in and out of Lancaster Port have received a funding boost.

Firefighters have issued safety advice after tackling two blazes in the open in Carnforth this week.

An aerial display by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota plane will be part of this year's Armed Forces Day celebrations in Morecambe.

A Heysham primary school will open a new nursery in September after receiving more than £140,000 in government funding.

The candidates standing in this year's local elections have been announced.

A series of events and workshops will be held in the Lancaster area for people to gather over good food.

Lancaster City Council has been shortlisted in four categories in a top local government awards.

A man has pleaded guilty to a murder in Heysham on the seventh day of his trial.

Scientists at Lancaster University’s Hazelrigg weather station have recorded the driest March since records began at the site nearly 60 years ago.

A recording of the sights and sounds of Morecambe made more than 40 years ago has been shared publicly for the first time since it was produced.

A lorry driver from Morecambe was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs in the South Lakes.

Supporters of a Lancaster hospice have been rallying round after vandalism to its city centre charity shop.

A scheme to help bring Morecambe back into bloom is well under way.

Work has been completed on an eye-catching new cycle and pedestrian friendly crossing in Morecambe.

There were plenty of good news stories for the Morecambe Bay area at the launch of its annual brochure for tourists.

A village hall in Carnforth has been earmarked for a £1 million refurbishment project.

A pan-disability football game will take place at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium to help raise awareness of autism, and the support available to those who may need it.

Morecambe’s lifeboat crew responded to reports of ‘flashing lights and red flares’ at sea over the weekend.

Around 2,000 children have taken part in an annual singing festival in Lancaster.

Only a handful of tickets are left for an annual weekend celebrating the music of the Mods in Morecambe.

The line-up has been revealed for a new festival bringing three days of live music to Morecambe.

A local cancer charity will stage a number of fundraising events at a popular Morecambe venue, as part of a new partnership.

The idea of banning overnight parking of camper vans on Morecambe Promenade continues to spark heated debate.

Crews have tackled a building fire in the West End of Morecambe.

Local heroes from across the Lancaster district have been recognised by the outgoing High Sheriff of Lancashire.

A man has been jailed after being found in possession of jewellery and watches he’d stolen from a store in Lancaster city centre.

Lancaster's famous coffee roasters are set to open a new 'hidden' venue and restaurant in the city centre.

A homecare provider has launched a new initiative to help tackle loneliness and isolation.

A 12-year-old girl has been arrested after a teenager was attacked on the cycle track in Morecambe.

A 1920s-themed ball has raised more than £20,000 for a Lancaster-based cancer charity.

A sculptor from Morecambe is set to unveil his statue of one of the most famous artists of all-time.

The last motorbike ridden by the late Hairy Biker Dave Myers has raised money for a Lancaster charity.

Fisheries officers have begun patrols along the Morecambe Bay coastline trying to protect endangered European eels from poachers.

The founder of a Lancaster charity that supports people living with neurological conditions has been recognised with a special accolade.

A tribute has been paid to a woman with a ‘heart of gold’ after a fatal collision in Morecambe.

Morecambe Town Council has called for football fans to stop parking dangerously near Morecambe FC on match days.

Lancaster University will host a summer school open to the public looking at the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by con-artists.

A free event to help improve your health and wellbeing will be held in Lancaster.

A photographer from Lancaster has talked about battling mental health while preparing to take on a 21-mile run to raise funds for Mind.

The founders of a Carnforth-based charity that provides training for schools in children’s safeguarding have met with the Morecambe MP.

A section of Lancaster Canal towpath is set to reopen after several months of closure caused by a major leak.

Camper van owners will stage a public protest against attempts to ban overnight parking of motorhomes on Morecambe Promenade.

A Lancaster city centre hotel has entered its 400th anniversary year with big plans for the future.

Fire crews from Morecambe and Bolton-le-Sands attended a fire in Warton yesterday afternoon.

Lancaster and Morecambe College are celebrating their latest Ofsted inspection which graded the College as Good across all areas.

A woman found in possession of a large quantity of cocaine and cash in Lancaster city centre has been jailed.

A man has been charged with burglaries at restaurant, takeaway and bar premises in Lancaster and Morecambe.

Family members have helped launch a new campaign for St John's Hospice by sharing cherished memories of their loved ones in a touching video.

People living outside the LA1-LA6 postcodes will be charged for entry to Lancaster City Museum in a shake-up of admission prices.

Plans to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Carnforth have been announced.

Renovation work on a parish church centre in the West End of Morecambe is under way.

A criminal gang who smuggled drugs and phones into Lancaster Farms prison have been given lengthy jail sentences.

Work is getting under way on improvements to a taxi rank near Lancaster Bus Station.

A Lancaster church has celebrated the opening of a new Welcome building as part of a multi-million pound redevelopment.

Lancaster University has named its next vice-chancellor.

A new box office has opened at Morecambe Winter Gardens for its events and concerts this year.

An author's 'cosy crime novel' set in the Lune Valley has been inspired by the war in Ukraine and refugees.

A foodbank volunteer from Lancaster sang her way towards a £100,000 head-to-head with a legendary quiz brain on hit ITV show 'The Chase'.

A councillor stormed out of Morecambe Town Hall in extraordinary scenes after being refused permission to speak at a meeting.

The Morecambe Winter Gardens has been given the go ahead to carry out plans to increase its capacity to 1600.

The Eden Project CEO says the project director of their planned new Morecambe attraction was appointed after a "rigorous process" involving more than 60 applicants.

Work has been completed on a major improvement project to a road near Carnforth which was once one of the UK's shortest motorways. 

The chairman of Morecambe Town Council has announced he has left the Morecambe Bay Independent group to join Reform UK.

The Chief Executive of Lancashire County Council will write to the boss of the Post Office to demand the branch in Morecambe town centre is spared from closure.

Developers have revealed plans for a £10m student apartments revamp of a historic mill - saying it would help regenerate the Canal Quarter area of Lancaster.

A new project director for Eden Project Morecambe - its first official employee - and a new design team have been appointed.

Plans for celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Morecambe have been announced.

A man has been arrested as police investigate burglaries at Chinese takeaways and a bar in Lancaster.

A Lancaster house built by the man famous for locking up the Pendle Witches celebrates its 400th anniversary later this year.

Six new Non-Executive Directors have joined the board of Lancaster and Morecambe Chamber of Commerce.

Police are investigating two incidents of indecent exposure in Lancaster.

Police have put out an appeal for information after a man with a large bottle tried to break into a house in Morecambe.

The UK's first and only craft beer festival to be held inside a prison is coming to Lancaster.

More than 150 guests helped raise more than £15,000 at a charity ball in aid of a Morecambe charity for young people with disabilities.

Two friends have opened a school in Morecambe to share their passion for Irish dancing with a new generation.

A youth football team will take on a fundraising challenge after their goalkeeper's mum and dad were both diagnosed with cancer.

A driving force behind the popular Vintage by the Sea festival are set to bring a new series of cultural works to Morecambe exploring art, environment and place.

A teenage scooter rider suffered serious injuries following a collision with a car in Morecambe over the weekend.

Beyond Bear has been setting an example ahead of the start of a campaign to keep Lancaster tidy.

Morecambe Bay businesses are celebrating after being named as finalists in awards recognising family-run firms.

Emergency services have rescued two people from the River Lune in Lancaster.

Crews have been called out to a vehicle fire in Morecambe.

Emergency services were called to a car on fire on the M6 near Lancaster.

A recruitment company and a security firm from Lancaster have both won at an annual countywide business awards.

The latest figures show that visitor numbers to the Lancaster and Morecambe District are on the up.

Strike action affecting trains at Lancaster on Sundays has been called off.

Leaders on Lancaster City Council have clashed as talks continue over plans for a major shake-up of local government.

Organisers of The Bay Fringe have opened registrations for local and touring shows to register to be part of the 2025 line-up.

A campaign for electric trains between Morecambe and Heysham - and to add extra platforms on the route to support the Eden Project - has taken a step forward.

The flag of the Commonwealth has been raised above Morecambe and Lancaster town halls on an annual day of celebration.

A minute's silence has been held in memory of a former leader of the Conservatives on Lancaster City Council.

A Lancaster mum diagnosed with skin cancer after a chance encounter is helping researchers to trial a pioneering blood test that can spot signs of melanoma returning.

Children at a Morecambe primary school have enjoyed a special week of books and breakfast - helped by a friendly seal!

Morecambe Football Club has asked for permission to hold up to four outdoor music concerts a year at the stadium.

Lancaster tip has been shut because workers were trying to clear a backlog of waste caused by motorway closures in the area, a councillor said.

An award winning TV chef from Lancaster has announced she will be leaving her role at a renowned luxury hotel and restaurant after 23 years.

Head teachers in Morecambe and Lancaster have spoken of their delight as their schools received a share of £13,000 raised from an annual music festival supported by Beyond Radio.

County-wide plans to spend a government grant will include improvements to Lancaster city centre bus services, it has been announced.

A woman has died after a collision on a road in Morecambe.

Four men who attempted to rob a cash machine at Lancaster station have been jailed.

Police want to trace two people from Morecambe they wish to speak to in connection with a blackmail investigation.