Local News from Monday, May 12th, 2025

Next leader of Lancashire County Council announced

The next leader of Lancashire County Council is set to be Cllr Stephen Atkinson.
Woman dies following fire at property in Morecambe

A woman has died following a fire at a property in Morecambe over the weekend.
Still time to sign up for Moonlight Walk for St John's Hospice

An annual late-night charity walk for St John's Hospice is returning next month - and Beyond Radio will be there!
'No further action' as police end investigation into Morecambe & Lunesdale election allegations

Police said "no criminal offences have been committed" after completing an investigation into alleged irregularities in the Morecambe and Lunesdale general election campaign.
Carnforth family's final run in tribute to much-loved dad who died in Helvellyn fall

A couple from Carnforth are dedicating their last ever 10K run to the memory of their son-in-law who died after a fall from Helvellyn.
Plans to extend Lancaster car park at former homeless service site

Plans to extend a public car park in Lancaster have been submitted.
Crews tackle fire started on Morecambe Bay coastal cliff edge

Emergency services say fire crews had to put themselves in unnecessary danger to tackle a fire on a Morecambe Bay cliff edge over the weekend.
Crews called to vehicle fire on M6 near Lancaster

Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire on the M6 near Lancaster.
Firefighters called to dishwasher fire in Morecambe

Crews tackled a dishwasher fire in Morecambe,.