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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.

A planning application has been submitted for a new over 55s community in Lancaster described as "a step back in time to when everyone knew their neighbours".

No trains will run between Preston and Lancaster for over a week due to major rail engineering works.

A detective inspector said police are determined to tackle a trend of young people stealing motorbikes in the Lancaster and Morecambe area then filming themselves for social media.

Morecambe FC have confirmed details of their new kit supplier, which they say is the ‘highest value kit deal in their history.’

Police in Lancaster and Morecambe have been trained in the use of a life-saving spray to reverse the effects of a heroin, fentanyl or methadone overdose.

More than half a million pounds of government cash has been awarded to Lancaster & Morecambe College as part of nationwide funding to improve facilities.

Morecambe FC’s club shop and online store have now closed down following the ending of an agreement with the club’s kit supplier.

Carnforth Town Council have issued an urgent safety warning after debris was spotted falling from a building in the town centre.

A new pasta bar promising 'incredible dishes with stunning sea views' is opening up in the West End of Morecambe.

Broken screens showing the times of arriving and departing buses at Lancaster Bus Station have finally been fixed.

Volunteers have spoken out after public toilets in Heysham village were "mindlessly vandalised" over Easter weekend.

The main contractor tasked with building the Eden Project Morecambe has been announced.

High winds from Storm Dave battered the Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area causing a tree to fall on a road leading to the crematorium.

The Lancaster MP said a mobile phone mast site in the city centre will be decomissioned after constant vandalism - meaning more woe for residents.

An exhibition celebrating Eric Morecambe and guided walks around landmarks significant to his early life in the town will mark the centenary of his birth.

Three people including a pedestrian have been injured after a road traffic collision on a main road in Lancaster on Good Friday.

The MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale has reassured motorists amid concerns over the price and supply of petrol and diesel.

A sport court at a Morecambe park has been given a technicoloured makeover thanks to a major new public artwork.

A sex offender has sent to prison after making and searching for indecent images of children.

Morecambe FC bosses and members of a fans' group have met for talks on several issues still facing the club as owners continue to inject £200K a month to keep the Shrimps afloat.

A Lancaster county councillor has fired back at the MP over potholes saying she'd "made a fool of herself" during Prime Minister's Questions.

Businesses and organisations who have signed up for a Fair Work Charter have been celebrated at a ceremony in Lancaster.

A service which helped thousands of people in the Lancaster and Morecambe area to set up their homes with recycled furniture has closed.

The chief executive of Lancaster City Council has called on residents to be patient as the changes to bin collections continue to be rolled out across the district.

A 40-strong group of people from schools, colleges, universities and more have visited the original Eden Project to help shape the future of Morecambe's new attraction.

A second date has been announced for a West End stage show that is coming to the Winter Gardens to mark 100 years since Eric Morecambe was born.

A Carnforth holiday park operator has donated £100,000 towards vital community care provided by a Lancaster hospice.

A supermarket says they will "resupply sites where needed" as a petrol station in Morecambe remained closed today (April 1).

A bid for a £100,000 Arts Council England grant is being prepared by Lancaster Music Co-op as it aims to get its fundraising push over the line in time to re-open later this year.

Patients in Lancaster and Morecambe Bay are being warned that resident doctors are set to strike just after the Easter bank holiday weekend.

The organisers of Morecambe Pride have announced the date for this year’s event.

Military veterans from Morecambe and Carlisle will join forces before an Easter Monday football game to take on an 80-mile cycling challenge.

More detail has been revealed on plans for a new commercial development on the White Lund estate.

Community groups across the Lancaster and Morecambe District can apply for a share of a £20,000 pot inspired by a university wind turbine.

A charity distributing food to people in need has thanked everyone who has helped them after their Lancaster premises had to close following a wall collapse.

You can have your say on plans for a major redevelopment of Lancaster City Museum.

The new owners have officially taken over at a Morecambe pub which has been serving locals and visitors alike since the 19th century.

New planters are brightening up the town and getting "positive feedback" but a small minority who have stolen flowers are ruining it for everyone else.

Morecambe Football Club has once again earned success at the British Pie Awards.

The Morecambe MP has hit back after her predecessor accused the government of "distancing itself" from the planned Eden Project in the town.

Two new Members of the Youth Parliament have been elected for Lancaster after a record turnout of votes across the county.

Firefighters have tackled a fire at a commercial unit on a Morecambe industrial estate.

Crews have put out a fire in a first floor bedroom on Kingsway in Heysham.

Police took two off-road bikes out of action after they were ridden dangerously around a popular playing field.

Police and partner agencies in Lancaster are to take part in a new Home Office funded pilot project aimed at improving the response to spiking reports.

Morecambe FC said arrangements have been made to settle an outstanding debt in full after a company filed a winding-up petition against the football club.

The Winter Gardens in Morecambe will turn blue for a very good cause.

A woman in her 90s has died after a road traffic collision on the Promenade in Morecambe.

Morecambe Football Club has hosted a lavish hen party for Venezuela Fury - daughter of world famous boxer Tyson Fury.

The MP for Lancaster & Wyre has likened the city's roads to the surface of the moon during Prime Minister's Questions in Parliament.

A well-known local name in Italian restaurants is set to reopen in the city centre.

Firefighters have tackled a fire at a commercial property on the Prom in Morecambe.

Counterfeit Viagra was among an illegal stash seized as arrests were made at shops across Lancaster and Morecambe.

Today (March 26) is the deadline day for a public consultation into plans for sweeping changes to local government affecting the Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area.

A new street warden will be going on patrol in Morecambe town centre.

A children's home in Lancaster has been handed its 15th consecutive 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted.

Multiple fire resources were called to the scene of a suspected fire at a commercial property in Heysham yesterday.

Morecambe Football Club has responded after a winding up petition was filed against the club by a supplier.

An inclusive multi-sensory centre for children and adults with disabilities has opened in Morecambe.

The premises of a Lancaster food surplus charity is currently closed after the partial collapse of a wall at the property.

A high street coffee shop chain is set to open in Lancaster in the city centre's former Burger King.

Drivers in the Lancaster district are being warned after fake QR codes were found on pay and display machines in the city.

The niece of a star of Brief Encounter was a special guest as the iconic clock from the movie returned to Carnforth station after six years.

Three schools in Morecambe and Carnforth have been awarded Government funding to improve access to nursery places locally.

A Morecambe music and events venue is set for a new look, after councillors approved plans.

Plans for up to 250 homes on the site of a former quarry in Carnforth have been rejected by councillors.

An event to improve bike security takes place in Lancaster next month.

A range of local issues were discussed with police officers during a visit of the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner to Morecambe.

A Paralympic gold medallist was the special guest as a special piece of rehabilitation equipment was unveiled at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Police have issued a warning after reports of anti-social behaviour in some areas of Lancaster city centre.

A heartbreaking appeal has been launched to help a dying woman return to her homeland from Lancaster.

A bar overlooking Morecambe Bay has revealed its new look to a positive response.

A discount department store in Lancaster has closed after the chain collapsed into administration.

A former night-spot and hotel overlooking Morecambe Bay has been sold.

Police had to close the Prom in Morecambe after a car pulling a trailer collided with a lamppost.

Lancashire Police is joining forces with partners across the county to officially launch a crackdown on crime in the night time economy - including new measures to protect the most vulnerable. 

Morecambe’s lifeboat crew are asking people to park responsibly after issues during a call out over the weekend.

Police have warned of the dangers of quicksand and mud after they stopped a group of schoolchildren from stepping onto a muddy riverbank in Lancaster.

A struggling animal rescue charity in Lancaster has launched a 'Big Build' fundraiser for its new state-of-the-art kennel and cattery.

Morecambe WILL throw its hat in the ring to become the first ever UK Town of Culture - it has been confirmed.

Heysham Port has come under fire over traffic congestion which has led to lengthy tailbacks and people unable to get out of their driveways.

Champions of Morecambe Bay tourism have spoken of their excitement over work due to start on the Eden Project and the Tour de France visiting the area.

A college football team can play at the national championships thanks to a donation from a charity set up as the legacy of a Lancaster school.

A new general manager has been appointed at Morecambe's famous art deco Midland Hotel.

A main contractor tasked with building the Eden Project Morecambe is expected to be in place by the end of this month, it has been announced.

Almost £1.2m of funding has been announced for a number of flood defence schemes and upgrades in the Lancaster district.

Patients with learning disabilities and needle phobia are benefiting from a painless new form of blood sampling pioneered by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

A crowdfunder has been launched to help fill the city's streets and spaces with music and dance at the returning Lancaster Music Festival.

A popular high street computer games store in Lancaster city centre has shut its doors.

From playing Baldrick to taking on a werewolf in an award-winning horror film - Alex Candlin from Carnforth is having an exciting time in his fledgling acting career.

A leading councillor has spoken about potholes in the Lancaster and Morecambe area as more concerns emerged about the state of the roads in Carnforth.

Lancaster's Burger King outlet has shut its doors after three and a half years.

Morecambe’s lifeboat crew were called out over the weekend to find a dog who had become separated from its owner on the sands.

A new mini supermarket has opened on a main road between Morecambe and Lancaster.

Investigations continue after a derelict trailer was found abandoned in a layby in Lancaster.

A man has been charged after a pedestrian died after being by a car in Morecambe last year.

Our reporter GREG LAMBERT joined two road safety champions out and about in Morecambe and Heysham to highlight some of the biggest potholes in the area.

Stars of the thriving Lancaster and Morecambe area musical theatre scene celebrated a big night of awards wins.

Heysham 1 power station has been thanked for donating firefighting equipment to help a charity to save lives on rescue missions around the world.

A drop-in event will be held about plans for Morecambe to apply to become the first UK Town of Culture.

Friends of The Platform have celebrated the life of a legendary comic as well as an award to a leading supporter of the venue.

A support programme to help protect vulnerable women in Lancaster and Morecambe has been awarded funding from Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner.

A Lancaster Indian restaurant has kept its premises licence, even though thousands of pounds of penalties relating to the use of illegal workers remains unpaid.

Fire crews were called to rescue a person stuck on a cliff edge at Heysham.

Bosses at Heysham power station say there is likely to be increased noise and steam coming from the site in the coming days.

The team at a Lancaster community and arts centre are thrilled after a grant of £220,617 from the National Lottery.

A dad from Heysham has bounced back from a near-fatal cardiac arrest to help others including his stepdaughter who herself survived a horrific car crash.

Lancaster Pride will return to the city in 2026 and a fundraiser has been launched.

Beyond Radio will be joining in a community tidy up in Lancaster in the first of 10 events this year to celebrate our 10th birthday.

A man has been sent to prison for 14 years for a rape in Lancaster.

A crowdfunding appeal to help create a community farm in Lancaster has raised more than 80 per cent of its target.

Firefighters freed a person from a vehicle after a road traffic collision in Nether Kellet.

Firefighters have been called to a chemical spillage at a premises in an industrial area of Lancaster.

The Lancaster MP wants government talks on the importance of day centres amid continuing uncertainty over the future of a vital service for elderly people.

A stellar line-up has been revealed for the 2026 Morecambe Poetry Festival.

Abandoned properties that have blighted neighbourhoods across the Lancaster district have been transformed and returned to use.

A man has been left with a significant head injury following a collision between two vehicles in Lancaster.

A motorist has died after a road traffic collision at Melling.

A group helping residents with their energy use is celebrating major successes at a north west awards ceremony.

People from across the county gathered in Lancaster for the third Lancashire Climate Action Forum.

Young people are invited to join a new free project at Lancaster University to help develop future leaders in sustainability.

A Carnforth charity shop has given more than £201,000 to community groups across the Lancaster and Morecambe district - including Beyond Radio.

Police have asked residents to keep an eye out for a bike stolen from a property in Morecambe.

The Morecambe lifeboat crew were called into action to respond to a report of a person stuck in mud.

Fire crews dealt with a blaze on a lorry at Heysham harbour over the weekend.

Roads in the Lancaster and Morecambe District to either be resurfaced or repaired over the next year have been announced.

Part of the one-way system in Lancaster city centre has now reopened after it was closed following the collapse of a wall.

The Morecambe MP has been dancing with Strictly stars in Westminster - and has responded to criticism of the timing of the event given the crisis in the Middle East.

A 101-year-old D-Day war veteran from Lancaster has received the Honorary Freedom of the City of Lancaster in a ceremony.

Plans to replace the digital timetable screens at Lancaster Bus Station are in the works.

Roads in Lancaster city centre were closed after a wall collapsed onto a parked car during rush hour.

Friends of a much-missed Lancaster publican have shared memories of a man they described as "the beating heart" of their community.

A road safety champion has thrown down the gauntlet to highways bosses over the number of potholes in Morecambe.

Lancashire Police have made a number of arrests in Lancaster and Morecambe on suspicion of money laundering.

A drug dealer has been jailed after cocaine was found hidden in crisp packets during a raid at a property in Lancaster.

Fire crews spent three hours dealing with commercial property blaze in Carnforth on Wednesday morning.

Fire crews were sent to deal with a blaze at an address in Morecambe on Wednesday afternoon.

Morecambe Football Club has been placed under an embargo by the National League for reported ‘non-compliance with league financial regulations.’

The centenary of Eric Morecambe's birth is coming up and a series of 'Wacky' events will be held to celebrate.

A campaign is continuing for new mobility crossings across the Lancaster and Morecambe District to make life easier for disabled residents.

A triple celebration has been held to remember a driving force of Lancaster's hospice with help from a well-known ice cream firm.

A Morecambe cheerleading group have clinched a double gold medal at a prestigious international competition in Germany.

A charity in Lancaster which has helped thousands of animals find loving homes over almost 50 years is in urgent need of financial help.

A Lancaster Indian restaurant could lose its premises licence as thousands of pounds of penalties relating to the use of illegal workers remains unpaid.

A popular Morecambe pub will soon be under new ownership, it has been announced.

The group who will decide how £20 million of funding for the West End of Morecambe will be spent have held their inaugural meeting.

Two carved wooden owls who 'watched over Carnforth' for several years have been officially named in tribute to the famous movie filmed at the town’s train station.

Lancashire Police are urging residents and local businesses to remain vigilant following a spike in reports involving counterfeit currency being used across the county.

Bins in the Lancaster and Morecambe District will be collected on a cycle of every three weeks instead of two from Monday, March 30.

You can find out about two major issues - the climate and Local Government Reorganisation - at two public meetings in Lancaster this month.

A £72m programme to improve roads in Lancashire is set to be approved after the Reform UK county council set its first budget.

New electronic bus timetable display screens are being tested in Morecambe and Heysham.

Thousands of local young people are set to gain access to new climate action projects designed to grow the skills needed to care for Morecambe Bay.

Police say young people are putting themselves at risk by entering abandoned and derelict buildings in the Lancaster area.

Police have been called to a fight in Morecambe town centre involving a group of up to 50 youths.

Morecambe Football Club has received a potentially life-saving first aid kit as part of a countywide campaign stemming from the Manchester Arena terror attack.

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

Firefighters were called to a fire in Lancaster involving two wheelie bins.