Local News from Wednesday, April 1st, 2026

Second date announced for Winter Gardens Eric Morecambe centenary show

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.
Carnforth-based holiday park operator donates £100,000 to Lancaster hospice

A Carnforth holiday park operator has donated £100,000 towards vital community care provided by a Lancaster hospice.
Morecambe filling station remains closed as supermarket 'monitors stock levels'

A supermarket says they will "resupply sites where needed" as a petrol station in Morecambe remained closed today (April 1).
Lancaster Music Co-op prepares £100k Arts Council bid to help overcome funding shortfall

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.
Warning for patients in Lancaster and Morecambe district as resident doctors set to strike next week

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

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