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Shoppers will be able to enjoy free parking at selected times in Lancaster and Morecambe in the run up to Christmas.

Police are investigating a series of burglaries affecting rural communities across the Lancaster and Morecambe district.

Plans for Lancaster's popular outdoor Christmas ice rink to return have been rubber stamped by councillors.

A pensioner old man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a young woman in the early 1990s, following an investigation by Lancaster police.

A Lancaster Medical School researcher has received an award from North West Cancer Research for work in Cancer ‘Prehab’.

Three arrests have been made after a police crackdown in Lancaster saw two e-bikes being seized.

Young people whose lives have been transformed through an innovative programme at Salt Ayre Leisure Centre joined partners and community leaders to celebrate its success.

Morecambe was the venue for a training exercise to ensure key organisations from across the north west are better prepared for potential pollution incidents.

Police made charged two men after alcohol related incidents in Carnforth over the weekend.

The operator of the West Coast Mainline is to be nationalised from March next year, the government has announced.

A special event is to be held to celebrate the military heritage of the Lancaster Campus of University of Cumbria.

A drum festival brought the beats and energy to Morecambe Promenade over the weekend, to celebrate a popular group’s 10th anniversary.

Crews were called to deal with a car on fire on the M6 near Lancaster on Saturday afternoon.

Fire crews had to attend a blaze on a lorry on the Bay Gateway.

A woman in her 70s has had a significant sum of money stolen as police say they’ve received reports of courier fraud in Lancaster and Carnforth.

A new public telescope has been installed on the Promenade to allow people to enjoy views across Morecambe Bay.

Immediate action will be taken to help prevent further floods to homes and businesses across the District, Lancaster City Council has pledged.

Celebrations to mark the centenary of Eric Morecambe and a film festival held in the town have been named as finalists in the Lancashire Tourism Awards.

Two wards at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary are set to close permanently.

A councillor on the Lancaster City Council cabinet has defected from the Morecambe Bay Independents to the Greens.

A popular sports and social club in Morecambe is set to reopen after "an incredibly difficult and uncertain time".

The leader of Lancaster City Council said she is as "confident as she can be" that there will be no further delays on long-awaited plans for the Frontierland site.

A Lancaster University historian has appeared in a new BBC series, based on his work on the Register of British Slave Traders.

A leading councillor has assured campaigners looking to save a former bus shelter in Morecambe that "no decision has been made" to demolish it.

Fire crews were called to deal with an incident at a house in Lancaster on Wednesday afternoon.

Two men have been charged with robbery and burglary offences at shops in the Lancaster District.

Work is well under way on a community garden in Heysham to remember a much-loved little boy who died in a gas explosion at his home.

A second minor earthquake has occurred in the Lancaster and Morecambe District, just a day after the first.

A £2.5m cash boost will help create a special visitor experience at Eden Project Morecambe to help humanity shape a better future.

A transport police office has reopened at Lancaster Railway Station which the city's MP has hailed as "a boost for passenger and staff safety".

A new initiative aimed at local people wanting to socialise around the Ryelands area of Lancaster gets underway later this month.

A vehicle was caught driving at more than twice the limit during a community speed enforcement initiative on a road in Lancaster.

A leading councillor has hit out at plans to demolish a former bus shelter saying "Morecambe is being gradually stripped of its assets at the hands of Lancaster City Council".

A training exercise is taking place today off Morecambe Promenade to help prepare teams to protect our coastline in case of pollution.

A detective inspector has provided an update on the condition of a man seriously injured in a reported assault at a Morecambe bar.

The King's Guide to the Sands has appealed for help after vandals damaged essential tractors used to help keep cross bay walkers safe on Morecambe Bay.

A new mast has been installed in central Lancaster which the MP hopes has led to improved signal for mobile internet users.

Maternity services at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary have officially exited national special measures and support programmes following major improvements.

Crews were called to the scene of a kitchen fire at an address in Lancaster.

The opening date for a much-loved animal rescue charity's new Morecambe shop has been announced.

The Lancaster MP has completed a 10K run in Morecambe to help raise funds to help transform a children's playground on a housing estate.

A highly-respected servant of the District who was a councillor for 56 years and was twice the mayor of Lancaster has died, aged 94.

Police have shared a fake video of the Eric Morecambe Statue dancing as part of a drive to warn people about being tricked by AI-generated clips.

A team of intrepid trekkers have raised more than £300,000 for St John's Hospice from an epic walk along the Great Wall of China.

Another minor earthquake has occurred in the Lancaster and Morecambe District.

Crews were called to tackle a vehicle on fire on the M6 near Lancaster on Sunday afternoon.

Passengers are invited to join in a live poetry experience on a train running to Morecambe.

Pupils in Lancaster have taken part in a campaign highlighting the importance of vehicles stopping for school crossing patrol officers.

A student lettings agency operating across 20 university cities in the UK has expanded into Lancaster.

Owners of a former bank turned live music bar in Morecambe have announced a change of name for the venue.

Crews have tackled a large vehicle fire in Lancaster.

Lancaster University has been named third in the north west in the latest Times and Sunday Times tables.

Preparations to build affordable housing on a former Lancaster city centre car park continue.

Lancaster City Council says more than 2,200 tonnes of waste has already been stopped from entering landfill as rollout of a scheme to reintroduce food recycling continues.

Police are appealing for information reports of a number of thefts from vehicles in the Halton area.

The girlfriend of a Carnforth man who suffered a broken neck in a swimming pool accident on holiday said she has been overwhelmed by the kindness of strangers.

The story of two sisters who worked backstage at the Morecambe Winter Gardens for almost half a century will be revealed at the theatre.

Runners from across the Lancaster and Morecambe area - including Beyond Radio's Phil McGrath - were among those taking part in the world's biggest half marathon.

A Lancaster charity helping young people with their mental health could close by March unless it can find a partner or funding to help secure its future.

A charity helping people with neurological conditions has settled into its new premises in Lancaster after a long hunt for a home of its own.

A popular celebration of scooter culture is returning to Morecambe next year, it has been confirmed.

A Lancaster city centre pavement was cordoned off after a shopkeeper found a 'sinkhole' outside his store.

Firefighters have rescued a person from a coastal path at Heysham.

Three men have been arrested after two cars were stolen from a house in Bolton-le-Sands then a pharmacy was burgled in Slyne.

Two teenagers were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle near Cockerham, following an hour long chase across fields.

Plans for Lancaster's popular outdoor ice rink to remain an annual Christmas attraction in the city have moved a step forward.

Police have issued a warning after a report of a possible rogue trader knocking on doors in the Skerton area of Lancaster.

The winners of this year’s Morecambe Poetry Festival competition have been announced following more than 550 entries from across the UK and around the world.

A one-day music festival in Lancaster advertising a headline appearance by chart-topping rapper Tinchy Stryder has been cancelled.

A team have spoken about their work on a government-run scheme investing £20m into the future of the West End of Morecambe.

A volunteer for a Lancaster and Morecambe cat rescue charity says everything possible is being done to help nine neglected kittens that were found at a roadside.

Lancaster City Council has highlighted the need to dispose of items responsibly after numerous incidents of fly tipping in recent days.

A young Carnforth man who broke his neck in a holiday swimming pool accident has been flown home after an appeal raised almost £150,000.

HMP Lancaster Farms capacity will increase by more than 40 per cent as part of what the government describe as the largest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.

Lancaster TV comedian and actor Jon Richardson is coming back to his home city to perform at the Grand Theatre.

Crews have tackled a vehicle fire on the Bay Gateway in Lancaster.

Morecambe RNLI crew’s hovercraft was launched in response to reports of a person shouting for help over the weekend.

A major fire has broken out on the White Lund Industrial Estate in Morecambe with residents reporting being woken up by loud bangs.

Two friends who met at school have formed a new social group in Morecambe to help create connections, fun and a safe space for women.

An eight-year-old Lancaster schoolgirl has taken her campaign to save Britain's bees all the way to Parliament.

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after a crash on the A6 at Carnforth.

A coffee shop boss in Morecambe has thanked the local community for rallying round to help after a burglary.

Lancaster City Council has appealed for information after recently-installed public bins were spraypainted with graffiti.

Scott McTominay's heart surgery has been a "complete success" said his club Napoli.

Bosses at Eden Project Morecambe have announced the creation of ‘crucial senior roles' that will help shape the development of the attraction.  

The Yorkshire Building Society Morecambe Agency in the West End is to close in December, it has been announced.

The last remaining mechanical elephant made in Halton near Lancaster will go on display at a popular music and arts festival in the village - and we've been to meet him!

Air quality across the Lancaster District continues to improve as stats show pollutant levels have fallen again over the past year.

A bus driver from our local area has finished third in a competition to find the best in the UK.

Customers of a Lancaster leisure centre have complained about the state of a nearby road - springing the Morecambe 'Pothole Patrol' team into action!

A second-hand book shop owner has moved into new premises in Morecambe town centre.

Motorists are being warned of forthcoming disruption on the M6 near Carnforth as roadworks are due to begin next week.

An ‘educational’ bin lorry is touring Lancaster and Morecambe this week.

Police seized an e-scooter with a young child on board during patrols near Carnforth.

A temporary library will open so residents can continue to access key services while major work continues at Lancaster Central library.

Plans to scrap local councils and create a new unitary authority will be paused, it has been announced.

A heartbreaking appeal has been launched to help bring home a young Carnforth man who suffered a life-changing injury on holiday.

A family from Morecambe will return to TV screens with a brand new series focussing on their lives as Britain's biggest brood.

An underground electricity network upgrade has helped future-proof hundreds of homes in Lancaster following a successful trial.  

Residents are being urged to submit their nominations for the Pride in Lancashire Awards before entries close.

Two dogs were given oxygen treatment after a fire at a house in Morecambe.

A debuting drum festival is set to bring beats and energy to Morecambe Promenade and we've been finding out all about it!

A mum and daughter from Lancaster are taking on a parachute jump to raise funds to help adults with social anxiety.

The total number of visits to Morecambe town centre rose almost 13 per cent over three months this summer, statistics show.

A tattoo artist from Lancaster had his beard of 13 years shaved off as a festival to help raise funds for suicide prevention raised £6300.

Community groups have been invited to apply for a share of cash to boost projects in the West End of Morecambe.

Lancashire County Council will withdraw from its role as the coordinating authority for refugee resettlement schemes across the county.

A group is pressing ahead with a campaign to convert a former bus shelter into a hub for Forces veterans after Lancaster City Council gave approval to demolish the building.

Parents and carers can now apply online for children who are either starting primary school or moving to secondary school in the Lancaster district September 2027.

Public views are being sought to help shape a new strategy aimed at tackling homelessness and rough sleeping over the next five years.

Police have made further arrests and are continuing to appeal for information after a man was stabbed followed by disorder on a Lancaster housing estate.

The biggest recovery run in the north of England is set to return to Morecambe Promenade.

A player registration embargo placed on Morecambe Football Club has been lifted, the National League has confirmed.

An experienced international shipping executive has been appointed to a leading role by the owners of Heysham Port.

It's been announced that a Lancaster bar and restaurant has closed for refurbishment and that there are new owners.

Emergency services were called to a crash on the Coastal Road at Hest Bank.

A cafe at Lancaster Railway Station will undergo a change of name and branding if plans get the go-ahead.

A family have thanked all their customers for their support after they retired from running a pub near Lancaster after 15 years.

Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was knocked down by an e-biker in Morecambe who failed to stop at the scene.

A mechanical elephant built at a Lancaster mill around 75 years ago has finally made his way home.

Plans for a new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Lancaster have received a unanimous thumbs up.

The family of a Carnforth man who died from mesothelioma have appealed for former colleagues to come forward with information about conditions at a Lancaster factory in the 1960s.

A man has been seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Carnforth.

A Lancaster food charity forced to leave their premises in the city centre earlier this year have found a new home in Morecambe.

A new solar farm near Lancaster University is now generating renewable energy to help fund vital council services.

The Lancaster MP will run a 10K in Morecambe to raise funds towards a new community playground.

A family has bid a fond farewell after their hotel in Morecambe was acquired by a leading international operator.

The team behind Lancaster's popular annual light art festival have announced more activities to enjoy at this year's event.

Residents have pulled together to help protect a valued community park from vandalism.

Events in the local area planned to take place over the Bank Holiday Weekend have had to be called off due to forecasts of thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Our local MPs and Lancaster City Council remain at loggerheads over the name of a new local authority for the District - and you've had your say too.

A car park will close while council resurfacing works are carried out at a park in Lancaster.

Morecambe FC has announced that pension fund issues that led to the National League placing a transfer embargo on the club have been resolved.

A man from Morecambe has been charged with three counts of possessing indecent or pseudo images of a child.

Emergency services have been called after a crash on the M6 near Lancaster.

A brand new craft ale bar and kitchen has opened in the West End of Morecambe.

A national survey has highlighted positive experiences of inpatients at Morecambe Bay health trust.

A campaigner from Morecambe has called for Lancashire Police to "come clean" over use of a controversial AI tool due to worries over data privacy.

The owners of a derelict former Lancaster pub and music venue have been fined more than £4000.

First-year apprentices at Heysham Power Stations have been praised after they helped out and honed their skills at a Carnforth mini railway.

After almost two years of training and fundraising, 82 intrepid Lancaster trekkers are counting down the days until they leave for an adventure of a lifetime.

The Morecambe FC Community Foundation has received a £216,000 grant through the National Lottery Community Fund.

A new comedy festival is set to bring laughs aplenty to Morecambe as the town marks 100 years since its most famous comic was born.

The face of a Lancaster supermarket described as a "true gent and legend" has celebrated his 90th birthday.

The 96th annual summer show in Bolton-le-Sands has kept a cherished tradition alive.

Plans have gone in to convert a disused Lancaster school house into a nursery.

Friends and family of a Morecambe mum are rallying round hoping to raise £30,000 for her to have life-changing overseas treatment for a debilitating condition.

Two vape shops in Lancaster city centre have been ordered to shut after they failed multiple Trading Standards inspections.

An intrepid team from a Morecambe-based charity has successfully trekked across Iceland raising more than £32,000 for children and young adults with disabilities.

Morecambe business owners have raised issues that affect them during a breakfast meeting with the MP.

A long-time midwife from Morecambe has spoken to Beyond Radio about how her charity is helping One Woman at a Time in Africa.

The case against a Lancaster man accused of impersonating a police officer has been dismissed.

Hoardings are going up ahead of the long-anticipated start of work on the Eden Project Morecambe.

Lancaster Music Festival returns this October after a year’s break with new features and more than 500 events to enjoy.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash on the M6 near Lancaster led to motorists turning around and driving the wrong way.

The Chief Operating Officer at Morecambe FC has explained the reason why a transfer embargo was imposed on the club.

A well-known local holiday park business is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

The Police and Crime Commissioner has heard about illegal use of e-scooters, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting as he joined officers and the MP on the beat in Lancaster.

The MP for Lancaster has praised plans for the Lancaster District to receive more than £300,000 as part of the Prime Minister's aim to end rough sleeping.

A Local Hero award-winner who plays piano has released his debut album at the tender age of 95.

Emergency services were called to a road crash involving a motorhome on the M6 near Lancaster.

Thousands of pounds have been raised as the community came together to tackle a 24-hour cycle ride in Lancaster.

Two friends from the Carnforth area are set to embark on a journey of a lifetime visiting 14 countries in a 22 year old car.

Free public WiFi using the latest available technology is coming to Morecambe Promenade, it's been announced.

A £35,000 appeal has been launched to transform the outdoor space on the Children's Ward at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Runners will pick up the baton to take on a 30 hour day and night relay on Morecambe Promenade for a very good cause.

Residents are counting the cost after torrential rain led to widespread flooding across the District.

Council leaders are pushing for an alternative name for a new local authority covering the Lancaster and Morecambe District.

A team who devote their lives to helping animals are set to move one of their vital charity shops to a new home in Morecambe.

Two friends have opened a new healthy drinks cafe hoping to bring something different to the West End of Morecambe.

Businesses have been forced to close and traffic is severely affected by flooding in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

An extraordinary meeting called at a Morecambe sports and social club to decide if it should reopen has been cancelled.

A reality series filmed in Morecambe starring boxer Tyson Fury has been shortlisted for a National Television Award.

Animal welfare officers are appealing for witnesses after a four-year-old chihuahua suffered serious injuries following an attack by another dog in Lancaster.

The mayor of Lancaster is inviting residents to get their glad rags on for a Race Night in aid of his two chosen charities.

Two personal trainers are set out on a 100-mile running challenge up three mountains and then back to their gym in Bolton-le-Sands for causes close to their hearts.

A mum is taking on a million steps challenge in memory of her daughter who made a huge difference to the lives of local children.

Plans have been revealed to convert a closed-down pub in Lancaster into student accommodation.

Major renovations are being proposed at Morecambe's historic Midland Hotel.

Striking aerial images have been revealed showing 100 people recreating Eric Morecambe's iconic 'Bring Me Sunshine' pose to help celebrate the great comedian's centenary.

A rescue team has been called out to a motorist cut off by rising tide at Sunderland Point.

Firefighters freed a person trapped inside a vehicle following a road traffic collision in Heysham.

Crews have tackled a fire at a house in Lancaster.

Emergency services were called to a road crash in Carnforth.

Crews have tackled a wildfire in Lancaster.

Police have put a dispersal order in place in parts of Lancaster after they made two arrests on a housing estate.

A new Eden Project Morecambe Hub will officially open its doors ahead of the long-awaited start of work on the new £100m visitor attraction.

A group championing the businesses of Morecambe town centre has been re-elected to serve a third term.

A campaign has been launched to stop a former bus station waiting room in Morecambe from being demolished.

Huge progress has been made on multi-million pound plans to fully reopen the Morecambe Winter Gardens.

A striking new mural has been revealed to brighten up a hotspot for criminal activity in Lancaster city centre.

Vital improvements have been revealed at popular woods in Lancaster which were saved from development.

Staff from a well-known local holiday park are celebrating after winning big at a top tourism awards.

A Lancaster-based teacher training provider has been judged ‘exceptional’ in its latest Ofsted inspection.

Morecambe lifeboat crew have been called out to people on a sandbank watching the partial solar eclipse.

Huge numbers of people have shared in the once in a generation event of a partial solar eclipse.

An inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing has told Lancaster City Council that "improvement is needed" in a number of areas.

Morecambe Football Club and its owners have been officially reprimanded by the Independent Football Regulator (IFR).

A new Indian restaurant is set to open in the heart of Lancaster city centre.

The cause of a fire in a touring caravan on the Promenade in Morecambe is under investigation.