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Annual visitor numbers to Lancaster and Morecambe District rise again

The latest tourism figures for the Lancaster district show the number of visitors has risen again year-on-year.
Eric flower beds help bring silver success to Morecambe

Beautiful flower beds near the Eric Morecambe Statue have helped the town win a major award.
Figures show festive trading boost for Lancaster city centre

Many shops and pubs in Lancaster city centre have reported strong trading figures during the Christmas period.
Lancaster's pioneering zip wire and bunjee tower removed after decline in use

An outoor attraction billed as the first of its kind in Europe has been removed from a Lancaster sports centre due to a drop in popularity.
Lancaster city centre pub to relaunch as Irish bar

A Lancaster high street pub is set to reopen as a new Irish bar.
Chinese New Year celebrations to return to Lancaster

Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the Chinese New Year celebrations in Lancaster, welcoming the Year of the Horse.
Plans for up to 90 new homes in Lancaster field revealed

Plans have been submitted to build up to 90 new houses in a development described as providing "a new edge to Torrisholme".
Cafe and shop demolition at Lancaster park given green light

Plans to demolish the cafe and shop at Williamson Park in Lancaster have been approved.
'Shocking' number of arrests as Lancashire police reveal extent of crackdown on drink driving

Police have revealed what an inspector described as a "shocking" number of arrests during a crackdown on drink and drug driving over the Christmas period.