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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 musician from Morecambe who helped co-design the Eden Project’s Chelsea Flower Show display has performed an emotional song about her home town while standing in the garden she helped create.

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.

Books are being hidden around the Lancaster and Morecambe area - and clues given out online - as part of drive to encourage reading for children.

This week, police in Lancaster and Morecambe are supporting Operation Sceptre, a national campaign tackling knife crime.

The founder of the Eden Project has described Eden Project Morecambe as ‘a theatre of science like nowhere else on earth’ as the Bring Me Sunshine Garden was unveiled at the Chelsea Flower Show.

The new mayor of Lancaster has been sworn in to begin his year in office.

The use of AI smart lights in care homes reduces falls by around a third, say Lancaster University researchers.

Legendary broadcaster Angela Rippon was joined by 'Eric & Little Ern' to launch the Eden Project Morecambe's 'Bring Me Sunshine' garden at the Chelsea Flower Show.

The life of a remarkable artist and pioneering inventor who lived and worked in city more than a century ago is being celebrated with an event as part of Lancaster Day.

A fundraising campaign is underway to support a free live music festival coming to Lancaster this summer.

Hundreds of school pupils performed the trademark 'Bring Me Sunshine' dance on the Promenade during a fun run to celebrate Eric Morecambe's centenary.

A predatory paedophile from Lancaster who raped and sexually abused a young girl has been handed a lengthy prison sentence.

Morecambe played all the right notes - and definitely in the right order - to celebrate the centenary of its favourite son.

Sisters from Morecambe who highlight the state of the local roads have appeared on BBC Breakfast to talk about the potholes problem.

Two Morecambe beaches have been recognised for their quality with national awards.

A charity shop on a Lancaster high street is set to reopen after being closed for a few months.

Children at the primary school attended by Eric Morecambe have wished him a happy 100th birthday in a very special way.

Mounted Police made three arrests in Lancaster earlier this week in a day of frontline action.

A resilient group of walkers from the hospitality industry and a local tech firm have completed a gruelling 14-hour hike to raise over £5,000 for a Lancaster based charity.

Thursday May 14 marks 100 years since the birth of comedy great Eric Morecambe who alongside Ernie Wise still makes millions laugh to this day.

An earthquake hit the Silverdale area on Wednesday morning.

Lancaster Jazz Festival will take a break this year - it has been announced.

Beyond Radio will host a special live programme to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Eric Morecambe.

A mother and daughter who run a popular arts and crafts shop in Morecambe have announced it will soon be closing down after 30 years.

A new Hope Bench will be officially installed in Lancaster as part of a project to promote mental wellbeing and ensure people know that help is always close.

A group of local young people who co-created the first garden for the Eden Project Morecambe are heading to London to help exhibit it at the Chelsea Flower Show.

Lancashire County Council say the provision of adult social care services, including the future of an under threat day centre in Lancaster, will be reviewed in the autumn.

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is inviting applications for offender-funded grants of up to £5,000 open to support safer communities.

A series of events is taking place this week to mark the centenary of the comedy legend Eric Morecambe.

Crews have tackled a garage fire in Lancaster.

A long-serving supermarket worker from Carnforth is bringing a heartfelt family story to life, with the launch of a new children’s book set to raise funds for Cure Leukaemia.

A new £50,000 fund has been launched to support festivals and events across the Lancaster district.

A man from Morecambe has been jailed after thousands of indecent images were found on his mobile phone.

It's been confirmed that filming will soon begin on Series 6 of hit ITV1 crime drama The Bay.

A company run by a well-known TV family has become the official pie supplier to Morecambe Football Club.

The MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale has joined a growing number of Labour figures to call for Sir Keir Starmer to resign.

The Trust that runs the Royal Lancaster Infirmary says it's taking additional steps to maintain safe services and cope with growing demands.

A Lancaster family pub-restaurant faces an uncertain future after its owners announced plans to either close or sell its premises across the UK.

A new walk-in taxi booking office has been given the thumbs up to open in Morecambe town centre.

Plans for up to 90 new houses to "provide a new edge to Torrisholme" have been passed by councillors.

A woman preparing to open a new slimming group in Morecambe says she wants to inspire others.

Bus services from the Lancaster Park and Ride to the city centre and Royal Lancaster Infirmary will reduce from July.

Citizens had the rare chance to flock sheep on a Lancaster farm thanks to the revival of a long-lost tradition by the mayor.

A Lancaster University professor has become the 106th President of the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS).

Two Morecambe women are preparing to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge to raise money for a little girl living with an ultra-rare genetic condition.

Children have been taught how to stay safe and alert around water on a visit from firefighters and leisure centre staff to a Morecambe primary school.

Police are continuing to investigate after finding a stolen motorcycle which had been ridden dangerously around the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

A man has been arrested after a hoax report that somebody had jumped from a Lancaster bridge.

A campaign by a Lancaster hospice that encouraged people to support them in their Will has won a national award.

The Neonatal Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary has been given a significant boost after a year-long programme of fundraising driven by the former Captain and Lady Captain of a local golf club.

The board responsible for delivering a £20m investment programme in Morecambe’s West End have given an update on the progress made so far.

Families in south Lancaster are celebrating the opening of a revamped children's play area.

Illegal tobacco and counterfeit clothing have been seized during a raid on a shop in Lancaster city centre.

A bowling club in South Lancaster is celebrating after a fundraising campaign reached its target.

Food from businesses across the district continues to be tested for allergens as part of Lancaster City Council’s work to protect residents and visitors with food allergies.

A duo who star in an acclaimed Morecambe and Wise stage show can't wait to perform on the Winter Gardens stage to celebrate our Eric's centenary.

Crowds packed into Wray village to enjoy a spectacular family fair finale to the annual scarecrow festival.

A stunning tribute to Sir David Attenborough for his 100th birthday has been created on a beach in Morecambe.

A company set up by two former directors of Morecambe FC has issued a winding up petition against the club over a £56,000 land debt.

This month’s Morecambe Pride has been handed a boost thanks to the awarding of £3,500 in grant funding.

Talented performers in Lancaster musicals have scooped awards at a ceremony crowning the best in the North West.

A music festival due to take place in Lancaster over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend has been postponed until September.

The Lancashire Police Museum in Lancaster is celebrating its fourth anniversary and 100,000th visitor.

Police are investigating reports that a flat in Lancaster is being used for criminal activity linked to sexual exploitation.

A police inspector said two arrests were made after an assault in Lancaster amid concerns over ongoing anti-social behaviour in the city centre and on a housing estate.

The Morecambe MP said she is appalled at Lancashire County Council's plans to withdraw from a refugee resettlement scheme.

A replica RAF Chinook helicopter will be on display in the heart of Lancaster as part of a three-day roadshow giving people a rare chance to step inside military aircraft.

A life-size knitted tribute to Eric Morecambe has been appearing around the town in the run-up to the great man's centenary.

Famous faces played in a football match at Morecambe FC to raise money for a local cancer charity set up by a much-loved schoolboy.

Lancaster students celebrated victory in the annual Roses varsity tournament against rivals York University to retain the Carter-James Trophy.

Around 70 homes were evacuated in Carnforth after what was believed to be an unexploded device was found.

A food and drink festival due to take place in Heysham over the bank holiday weekend has been cancelled.

A new Irish pub is set to open its doors in the West End of Morecambe.

Children and families in Morecambe are being invited to take part in a new superhero-themed mini marathon launched by two local charities.

Budding young wordsmiths have been recognised at Beyond Radio's first Junior Poet Laureate Competition.

Work is well under way on a transformation of a landmark Morecambe hotel into 14 new apartments.

Adam Lakeland has been unveiled as the new Morecambe FC manager, on a three year contract.

Lancaster's new Mastermind champion is set to host a very special quiz night of her own in the city centre.

A unique game-based city centre workshop in Lancaster will look to help stamp out racism in the classroom.

A painless form of blood sampling for people with learning disabilities championed by a Lancaster family has been recognised at the first ever NHS Excellence Awards.

Police have issued a wildfire warning after bonfires were reported on the fells near Lancaster.

A launch will be held in Morecambe for a new book aimed at helping UK property investors to navigate the complexities of the tax system.

Council officers have recommended that planning permission should be granted for up to 90 new homes in a field near Torrisholme.

Tradition has it that Freemen and Freewomen of Lancaster are allowed to 'pasture a limited number of beasts'.

Crews have tackled a fire in a lorry containing seven tonnes of cardboard at a commercial premises in Heysham.

Police continue to work to tackle the problem of street drinking in Lancaster city centre.

A photo exhibition celebrating the upcoming start of work on the Eden Project Morecambe will go on display in Lancaster.

More events have been announced for this year's expanded Lancaster & Morecambe Armed Forces weekend including a night-time drone show above the Promenade.

A mass sing along to 'Bring Me Sunshine' and other songs made famous by Morecambe and Wise will be held to mark the 100th birthday of Eric Morecambe.

The popular Morecambe Vintage Bus Day has received a grant boost to help support the event next month.

A 94-year-old pensioner from Morecambe is to realise his dream of releasing an album thanks to the help of a local homecare provider.

A writer walking 4,200km over 10 months across the UK and Ireland for mental health charities has been welcomed to Lancaster.

Hundreds of visitors joined the popular Campus in the City festival, bringing research to life in the heart of the Lancaster and Morecambe community.

A couple well-known for running cafes in Morecambe say they've definitely made the right move as they settle into their new premises close to the Eden Project site.

Green-fingered children will welcome the community to the opening of a new eco-garden at a Morecambe primary school.

A date for work to start on the long awaited Eden Project Morecambe has been revealed for the first time.

A former cinema turned DIY shop in Morecambe has been listed for its importance as a heritage building.

A ‘baby bank’ charity is launching to help families across Lancaster and Morecambe.

A music festival will be held in Lancaster to raise funds in memory of a much-loved local legend known for his dancing feet.

Lancaster is part of a pilot scheme designed to improve access to support for victims of drink spiking.

Plans have been revealed for a new skatepark in Heysham.

Beyond Radio is delighted to announce that our licence to broadcast has been renewed for another five years.

A motorist was taken to hospital after emergency services were called to a road traffic collision in Lancaster.

A man has been jailed after a Lancaster officer was seriously injured after being hit in the face with a brick thrown through the window of a police car.

Lancaster City Council has begun the search for a partner to undertake the next phase of the Canal Quarter development.

Lancaster City Council has launched a review of households currently receiving a single person Council Tax discount to ensure support is reaching only those who are eligible.

This year's champion of the iconic BBC TV quiz show Mastermind is from Lancaster!

Forty venues have been announced for the four-day Morecambe Music Festival - expected to once again be a major highlight of the town's summer season.

A new housing scheme near the former Lancaster Moor Hospital has again been given the thumbs up.

A car dealership could be ordered to reinstate a bowling green at a closed down Heysham pub after planning permission was refused.

Two community organisations in Morecambe have secured a share of new government funding aimed at bringing people together and strengthening local ties. 

Residents have lined a main road as part of a national day of protest against development on green belt land.

Beautiful stained glass windows are being restored inside the Winter Gardens and some of the work has been revealed.

A popular coffee shop in Lancaster city centre will close after more than seven years due to rising costs.

A cat-lover from Lancaster has proven herself to be one of the UK's biggest quiz brains after reaching the final of Mastermind.

We have been chatting to the team behind the Bring Me Sunshine Garden ahead of the first work starting on the Eden Project Morecambe site this summer.

An 11-year-old boy with a prosthetic leg has realised his dream to box in front of a crowd at his local club.

A campaigner for open air showers on Morecambe Promenade fears the plans have stalled after he launched a petition two years ago.

A professional wrestling event will be held outdoors on the Morecambe FC pitch next month, it's been announced.

More than 800 school pupils will perform the trademark 'Bring Me Sunshine' dance on the Promenade during a fun run to celebrate Eric Morecambe's centenary.

A blanket of more than 20 metres in length will go on display in Lancaster to remember children who have been killed in the Middle East.

A music lover whose dancing feet made him a popular figure at events and festivals across the Lancaster and Morecambe area has died, aged 93.

Lancaster University has taken a giant leap towards net zero, regularly generating 100% of its own electricity for the first time this spring through a new solar farm.

More than 98% of Lancashire children starting primary school in September have been offered a place at one of their three preferred primary schools.

A new parking system for patients, visitors and staff at a medical centre in Heysham is set to begin.

The famous 'M' sign has gone up as work continues ahead of the opening of a new McDonald's in Morecambe.

Lancaster University researchers have used voices from Victorian speakers to highlight the evolution of different accents from across Lancashire and Cumbria.

Youngsters at an award winning Lancaster dance school are set to follow in the footsteps of Strictly Come Dancing stars.

Demolition work is under way ahead of a long-awaited revamp of a derelict alleyway overlooking Morecambe seafront.

A by-election will be held after a Green resigned from Lancaster City Council.

A £94,000 government cash injection will be used to make repairs at Lancaster City Museum after part of a ceiling collapsed.

The outgoing Mayor of Lancaster has spoken of her memorable year attending more than 180 events across the area.

A grandmother of three from Morecambe has become a leading champion in a campaign to get people talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Bereaved families have helped to create two new purpose-built maternity spaces at a Lancaster hospital.

A new school for budding dancers, singers and musical theatre performers of all ages has opened in Morecambe.

People who were out walking at Bolton-le-Sands have been rescued after becoming stuck in quicksand.

Time is running out to support a fundraiser for improvements to a popular Lancaster bowling green.

Morecambe - and Tyson Fury's decision to leave the town - is a major part of the new series of a reality show about the boxer's life.

The Morecambe MP says there will be pothole repairs on a number of roads that have reached the threshold to be fixed.

The chairman of Morecambe FC says the Shrimps will remain a full time professional club, despite their relegation from the National League.

Boxing superstar Tyson Fury has confirmed that he's moved away from Morecambe and explained the shocking reason why he made the decision.

A Morecambe town centre radio network to help businesses respond to crime and other incidents has received a funding boost.

A generous donation has helped a Lancaster school uniform project to continue to make a meaningful difference to local families.

Emergency services were called to a crash on the M6 between Lancaster and Preston.

Police have seized a car in Morecambe after they stopped a motorist they said was trying to evade prosecution by using fake details.

An intrepid group of hikers from a hotel in Lancaster are taking on a tough challenge to raise funds for a local youth charity next month.

Work has begun on a striking new mural in Morecambe to mark 100 years since the birth of the town's favourite son.

A man on a mission to visit every pub in the UK has enjoyed the hospitality of 22 hostelries in Morecambe.