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A row has broken out over changes to free car parking for late-night Christmas shopping in Lancaster.

An open-water swimming group has raised funds for life-saving equipment for a local school and for a Lancaster hospice.

The Morecambe community has united to take a stand against knife crime amid moving stories and powerful poetry about its devastating impact.

Christmas lights are set to be installed in the West End of Morecambe in a scheme to brighten up the festive season in the town.

Work is under way on converting empty shop units in a Lancaster shopping centre into a new Sports Direct store.

Lancaster's annual open-air ice rink and Big Wheel will open for the Christmas and New Year period from tonight (Friday November 21).

Emergency admissions to hospital have been reduced thanks to an initiative that has seen healthcare workers take to the streets of Lancaster and Morecambe.

Planned industrial action at Lancaster University has been suspended following talks.

Emergency services were called to a collision involving two vehicles on Marine Road in Morecambe.

A Forton woman grew a 35cm long carrot after ‘supercharging’ her soil with microbes.

The man tasked with seeing the Eden Project Morecambe through to completion says plenty of work has been done in recent months to move the build of the £100m attraction forward.

Two local parks have unveiled brand new tennis courts after an improvement scheme costing almost £80,000.

Fake £20 bank notes are still in use in the Lancaster area - police have warned.

High school pupils from school in the Lancaster district have been trying out technologies of the future thanks to a pioneering scheme.

The Lancaster MP has taken her fight to save a much loved day centre from closure to Parliament.

A taxi firm has revealed plans to open a new 24 hour office in Morecambe town centre.

Plans have been revealed to convert a 19th century former pub in Glasson Dock into six apartments.

A new report shows that up to two in three children live in poverty in some wards across Lancaster and Morecambe.

A planning application to demolish the cafe at Williamson Park in Lancaster has been submitted.

A wanted man from Lancaster has been jailed after police raided a property he was in and found Class A drugs.

A new therapy and wellness centre for families is set to open in a prominent building overlooking Morecambe Bay.

One of Britain's most popular pop acts of the past 25 years - Blue - have announced a gig in Lancaster.

A 20 foot Christmas tree will be installed in Bare this year and residents can have their names displayed on a 'Santa's Nice List' next to it.

A former antiques centre could be converted into six separate units for flexible use, according to plans submitted to Lancaster City Council.

A motorcycle rider was taken to hospital after a road collision on Marine Road East in Morecambe.

Owners of new businesses in Lancaster or those thinking about taking the leap are being offered the opportunity to take part in a new district-wide peer mentoring scheme.

A new Aldi store in Lancaster could get the go-ahead after council officers recommended that planning permission be granted.

The winners of this year's Love Lancaster Business Awards have been honoured for their work in the city.

Lancaster University has won two major awards in the fields of science and the environment.

A fundraising gig will be held in memory of a much-loved pub landlord who was a huge supporter of live music in Lancaster.

Lancaster Castle has received one of the UK's leading tourism accolades for its guided tours which have been described as "flawless".

A 94-year-old man has told Beyond Radio how a Lancaster day care centre has been his lifeline - as it faces an uncertain future.

A first look at plans to create a new £100m neighbourhood in Lancaster's Canal Quarter area has been revealed.

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire has spoken out after the government revealed plans to abolish the position.

Train services through Lancaster may be hit by delays and cancellations as Storm Claudia batters the UK.

Staff at Lancaster University will take two days of strike action later this month in a dispute over a threat to axe one in four staff.

A Lancaster charity giving creative opportunities to young people has been given the King's Award for Voluntary Service.

Lancaster City Council is encouraging residents to take action against fly-tipping to help keep the district looking its best and free from waste crime.

The full line-up has been revealed for a day of live music and performance at the annual Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch On.

Lancashire County Council say a new authority covering the Lancaster district should include Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre, Preston and the Ribble Valley.

A sign has appeared on the promenade declaring the proposed £100m Eden Project Morecambe is ‘coming soon’.

Young people aged 16 to 25 are being invited to get involved with plans for the first public garden at the Eden Project Morecambe.

The branch of the Nationwide Building Society in Morecambe will remain open until at least 2030, it has been announced.

Green heritage plaques will be unveiled in Lancaster to celebrate the achievements of two special women.

A teenager has been charged with dangerous driving after a car crashed into two vehicles in Morecambe - leaving a person with potentially life-changing injuries.

Ctrl-Salt-Delete, Gritty Gritty Bang Bang, Gritzilla and I Skid You Not are among the names of 10 new gritters set to work on Lancashire's roads this winter.

An independent study of allotments in the Lancaster district has revealed their importance and value to people and homes.

A free workshop aimed at raising awareness of knife crime takes place at the home of Morecambe Football Club next week.

Crowds packed into city streets, squares and famous buildings for three days of Light Up Lancaster.

Plans to breathe new life into an historic building in Lancaster have taken a significant step forward following confirmation of a decision to lease out an historic building.

Staff at Lancaster University have begun to take action over plans that could see hundreds of job cuts at the institution.

Green-fingered residents of Heysham village are celebrating after they scooped a number of awards at North West Britain in Bloom.

The winners of the first ever Strictly Come Dancing-themed event at Morecambe Winter Gardens for St John's Hospice have been crowned.

The Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area came together to pay respects on Remembrance weekend.

The Director of Fan Engagement at Morecambe Football Club says the club will not tolerate ‘hate and abuse’ after a video containing racist language appeared online.

Two fire engines were called to a road traffic collision in the early hours of the morning in Carnforth.

Two men have been jailed for stealing high value GPS systems from tractors on farms in Lancaster and Morecambe.

A new banking hub has opened its doors in Morecambe town centre.

A Lancaster businesswoman is nearing the end of a trek through 12 countries to raise funds for medical aid in the Middle East.

Lancaster-based champions of volunteers have received an award of more than £400,000 from the National Lottery.

The role the official supporters’ group of Morecambe FC played during the club’s recent ownership crisis has been recognised with a national award nomination.

A moving Remembrance-themed display has been revealed outside Morecambe Railway Station.

A 94-year-old Morecambe man was able to enjoy a special moment with his granddaughter at her wedding with support from the care home team where he lives.

A Lancaster park cafe damaged by storms will be demolished in the new year as talks continue on a replacement.

The leader of Lancaster City Council has defended the plans for a "smaller" Eden Project in Morecambe.

Ideas to celebrate Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday include a TV documentary, a comedy night, an exhibition and a world record attempt for the most people dressed as the famous comedian.

Lancaster City Council is asking for people’s help to respond to proposals that could see the closure of Vale View day centre.

Young people from Lancaster and Morecambe have been involved in a project to investigate language and identity through artwork.

A clinic in Lancaster where university students offer free legal advice to the public will open later this month.

Railway lines north of Preston have reopened following a train derailment on the West Coast Main Line.

Police have made two arrests and seized an illegal bike after a crackdown in Morecambe town centre.

A sixth series of hit television crime drama The Bay has been commissioned by ITV.

An e-bike shop is moving from Lancaster city centre to a new location in Carnforth.

A powerful and eye-opening event in Lancaster will tackle the issue of drink and needle spiking.

A raw feeds shop in Morecambe has a chance of winning three prestigious awards given to people and businesses who help animals.

Fans of a Morecambe venue are being invited to an open afternoon to hear about plans for its future including two proposed new festivals.

Passengers are being asked not to travel north of Preston for the second day running as work continues following the derailment of a train on the West Coast Main Line.

The fast actions of the local lifeboat crew saved a swimmer in difficulty from being swept out to sea in Morecambe Bay.

Residents who are worried about major changes to bin collection services can air their views at a series of 'Street Meets'.

Campaigners have gathered to welcome a new bus service to Morecambe described as a potential "life changer".

A mental health counsellor working at Lancaster Farms prison has been jailed for 10 months on misconduct and drugs offences.

A train has derailed on the West Coast Main Line this morning.

Talks are under way on plans to hold events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Eric Morecambe.

A popular Lancaster music venue due to close at the end of the year will now stay open well into 2026.

It's spooky season and here are some of the ghostly goings-on throughout the Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area.

A new support group for people struggling with gambling addiction has been set up in Morecambe.

A new multi-sensory centre for children and adults with disabilities is set to open at a historic house in Lancaster.

The mayor of Lancaster has launched a competition for children to design a Christmas card fit for the King.

A former Tory councillor who lost her seat has explained why she did not attend council meetings for six months.

Firefighters were called to two separate vehicle fires in the Lancaster District within a 24-hour period.

A Lancaster youth charity has appointed its new chief executive officer.

A Lancaster singer has revealed how music literally saved her life when she was in a coma as a child.

Lancaster businesses are being warned to be vigilant after reports of youths trying to spend fake £20 notes in shops.

A Beyond Radio presenter who lost an eye to cancer has spoken about the challenges of living with a visible difference at Halloween.

Crews have tackled an outbuilding fire on the front in Morecambe.

The RSPCA has launched an appeal after the death of a puppy who was found on a footpath in Lancaster. (Please note, some may find the images in this story distressing.)

Naughty Beyond Bear was locked up for the second year running to help raise funds for the St John's Hospice 'Jail and Bail'.

This year's Remembrance Sunday falls on November 9 and a number of services have been arranged across the Lancaster district.

A photographer's exhibition of life on a Lancaster shopping street has gone on display inside a public phone box before it is removed for good.

More than 500 metal poppies will be painted for a special remembrance-themed display at Morecambe train station - and residents have been invited to get involved.

Plans have been submitted for 37 new homes as the second phase of a housing development in Over Kellet.

Police have seized thousands of pounds worth of illicit cigarettes and vapes from a shop in Lancaster as part of proactive operations to target businesses flouting the law across Lancashire.

Plans for new multi-use sports pitches in Heysham have been given the go-ahead.

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

A new housing and care home scheme at Slyne has again been given planning permission.

Fire crews were called out to rescue an animal trapped in mud on land near to the Bay Gateway.

Plans to build houses on a Lancaster car park have been approved despite claims that "it isn't the right site or the right time".

A new approach to delivering much-needed affordable homes in Skerton has been approved by Lancaster City Council.

Here is a list of some of the local bonfire night events and fireworks displays announced for this November.

A mobile police station will be set up at various location across the Lancaster district this week.

A man had to be rescued from quicksand in Morecambe Bay over the weekend, in what emergency teams described as a ‘close call’.

A Morecambe man has been jailed after admitting causing the death of a taxi passenger by dangerous driving.

Lancaster's celebrated festival of light will return for three days of magical illuminated artworks.

Pupils at a Lancaster school and an Emmy-winning writer have joined forces once again - this time to make a film about time travel.

Musical theatre students from Lancaster and Morecambe have performed in the heart of London's West End.

World-leading experts will gather in Lancaster next month to examine the expansion and global implications of China’s maritime power and its significance for UK security.

The streets, buildings, nooks and crannies of Morecambe will be the stage for an undercover scavenger hunt.

Owners of a derelict alleyway overlooking Morecambe seafront have revealed more on their plans after a long-awaited revamp was approved.

Leaders from across Lancashire have joined forces to tackle violence against women and girls across the county.

A man has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from Lancaster city centre.

A teacher from Carnforth has been sentenced for non-recent sex abuse on a female student.

A Lancaster food business has been handed a £20,000 fine for health and safety failures.

The reopening date for a popular pub in Lancaster city centre has been announced after a long period of closure.

The Lancaster branch of Pizza Hut is among 79 outlets to close nationwide after administrators were appointed.

Police are investigating after a woman was robbed at knifepoint on a street in Morecambe over the weekend.

A garden to be part of Eden Project Morecambe - named with a nod to the town's favourite son - will go on display at the world famous Chelsea Flower Show.

Carnforth Town Council has awarded £3,000 to support the installation of solar panels at the local community swimming pool.

An updated planning application has gone in for the Eden Project Morecambe - described as a "once in a generation opportunity" for the town.

A man will appear in court after being charged with offences including a burglary in Morecambe earlier this month.

An evening of deceit, code-breaking and fun based on hit TV show 'The Traitors' - and involving Beyond Radio - has raised more than £6400 for a Lancaster cancer charity.

A search for the county's most inspiring young people has been launched.

Lancaster City Council has announced a pledge to become a Butterfly-Friendly City in partnership with national charity Butterfly Conservation.

A group of creative people are literally bringing 'Good Things' to Morecambe and have big plans to expand their work further.

The new Chair of the organisation behind Morecambe’s popular Baylight Festival says the event will return ‘even more spectacular than before’ in 2027.

Police are appealing for information after a vehicle failed to stop after hitting parked cars close to a school in Lancaster this morning.

A stunning textile sculpture has gone on display inside the Ashton Memorial in Lancaster.

A charity supporting children and adults with disabilities will open an accessible Santa's Grotto in Lancaster this Christmas.

A poignant candlelit gathering has been held in Lancaster during Baby Loss Awareness Week.

A sign has gone up announcing the opening of a new Morrisons Daily on a main road between Morecambe and Lancaster.

Hundreds of people have signed a petition to save a Lancaster Day Centre from closure, after the County Council revealed it was on a list of adult social care facilities under review.

A Morecambe Football Club legend has joined the contestants who will play a game for charity inspired by TV show The Traitors.

Youth anti-social behaviour is on the rise at a Lancaster park where thousands of pounds has been spent on play equipment for kids.

Lancaster wheelchair adventurer Shaun Gash has completed his latest amazing challenge - an infamous scuba dive which has claimed more than 100 lives.

An initiative to reduce hate crime in the workplace has been launched in the Lancaster district.

A number of trees are to be removed from in and around a Lancaster park due to safety concerns.

Hospitality venues have praised a city-wide music festival which took over Lancaster with more than 450 live gigs over four days.

Plans to build 39 new homes on a public car park in Lancaster city centre have been recommended for approval.

Research by a Lancaster University student is aiming to reduce suicide rates among workers in the construction industry.

Lancashire Constabulary has wrapped up its Safer Streets Summer campaign, a national initiative focusing on reducing town centre criminality, street crime and anti-social behaviour.

More than 100 people from United Utilities and its partners raised more than £10,000 for a Lancaster hospice by completing a guided walk across the sands of Morecambe Bay.

A candlelit gathering in Lancaster will be held to remember little loved ones as part of a mission to support bereaved families in the local area.

The annual walkabout theatre show in a Lancaster park has been shortlisted for a Lancashire Tourism Award.

Lancaster University has announced it has taken a step closer to opening a new branch campus in Bengaluru, India.

A woman from Heysham who has raised thousands for charity is encouraging women to attend their routine screening appointments after her own breast cancer diagnosis.

Work is under way on a new community banking hub and a cafe set to open soon inside a Morecambe shopping centre.

The oldest part of Lancaster Castle will open for a weekend of gigs for the first time in its 875-year history.

A leading light of the Morecambe RNLI has received an excellence award for his selfless work supporting the town's lifeboat service.

Resurfacing works are taking place on a major roundabout taking traffic in and out of Morecambe.

A fire crew from Morecambe gave a special surprise to a care home resident on her 100th birthday.

Lancaster City Museum has been awarded a grant of more than £40,000 from the government's Museum Renewal Fund.

Fire crews tackled a blaze involving an outbuilding and diesel tanks at an address on the outskirts of Lancaster.

Morecambe-based TV series The Bay has been nominated for a top television award.

A vital men's mental health charity is set to expand into Morecambe with new sessions at the football club.

A Morecambe singer-songwriter has been praised on TV by Marti Pellow after penning three songs for his latest album including his new single.

A key organisation which supports and advocates the arts across the Lancaster district has appointed new co-chairs to drive their ambitions further forward.

Three choirs from Lancaster need your help as it hopes to be named as Lancashire's best.

Fire crews were called out to deal with a fire at a derelict property in Lancaster on Sunday.

A third generation of a Morecambe family of chimney sweeps has picked up the iconic brush.

A new audio play telling the story of Morecambe by the people who live there has been released - and it's narrated by a local actor.

More than 14,000 recycling bins have been delivered to households across the Lancaster district so far, replacing the former smaller boxes.

A man who took advantage of a vulnerable woman before raping her has been jailed.

A Morecambe street band were invited to join a special celebration of culture alongside other similar bands from across the UK.

A day centre in Lancaster is on a list of providers that is set to be part of a strategic review into adult social care services across Lancashire.

A hub at a Lancaster leisure centre has been renamed in memory of a popular class instructor passed away earlier this year.

A teenager from Morecambe will appear in court next month charged with dozens of residential burglaries.

Three people have been arrested following reports of rural burglaries around the Lancaster district.

The outgoing Head of Commercial at Morecambe FC says he ‘couldn’t be prouder’ after his departure from the club was announced.

A car making off from police collided with several vehicles on a road in Morecambe yesterday.

The Lancaster MP has welcomed a government announcement about moves to permanently ban fracking.

Owners are now once again allowed to exercise their dogs on Morecambe beaches.

Fire crews were called to deal with an incident on an industrial estate in Morecambe.

The annual Morecambe Punk Festival has received a grant to enable the event to expand.

Lancaster’s only community run café bar has won three prestigious awards and is now in the running for a national prize too.

Staff at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary have undertaken a challenge to raise money for a special rehabilitation bike for patients.

Plans have been submitted to convert a former depot in Carnforth into padel courts.

Permission has been granted for 23 new homes to be built in the village of Hornby.

A man has been charged after police carried out a drugs raid at a flat in Lancaster.

The local Chamber of Commerce has had its say on the future local government in Lancashire, including changes to services in the Lancaster district.

The funeral details have been announced for a former councillor and Armed Forces veteran from Morecambe following his death earlier this month.

A women's fashion store in a Lancaster shopping centre is set to close down.

Morecambe FC has appointed a leading champion of the football club as its new Director of Fan Engagement.

A venue in Lancaster is set to reopen under a new name and new ownership.

The West End of Morecambe will be given £2m of funding for each of the next 10 years in efforts to regenerate the area.

Live bus updates via electronic displays are coming to stops in Morecambe and Carnforth.

A special event will be held to help local people explore housing options to make the most of later life.

A grand opening event for the community will be held at a new gym in Morecambe created in memory of a much-loved teenager.

A Lancaster musician hopes her new book about ageing positively will inspire others to make a change.

A new restaurant specialising in a popular Japanese noodle dish will open in Lancaster city centre.

A new coffee shop will open in the West End of Morecambe and it's a labour of love for the couple who are working hard to get it ready.

A popular hairdresser is celebrating 40 years in business as a mainstay of Morecambe town centre.