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• Lancashire launches Safer Streets Summer campaign

  Lancashire Police have launched a new summer campaign this week aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour and boosting safety across town centres and high streets.

• ‘Crisis point’ - Morecambe FC owner sacks board of directors as administration row rumbles on

  The Morecambe FC owner has sacked the club’s board of directors as the future of the Shrimps remains uncertain.

• INTERVIEW: Can you tell AI voices from real ones? Lancaster University takes on the scammers

  A language expert challenged our listeners to tell between voices created by AI and those of real people - ahead of a scam-busting summer school at Lancaster University.

• Man dies after crash on A6 near Garstang

  A man in his 30s has died after a crash on the A6 near Garstang.

• INTERVIEW: Design legend's vase inspired by Lancaster landmark to go on public display

  A stunning vase by a renowned designer inspired by one of Lancaster's most famous landmarks will go on public display in Williamson Park.

• Local MPs go against government as watered-down welfare cuts pass key vote

  The MPs for both Lancaster and Morecambe both voted against government plans for cuts to benefits.

• UPDATED: Administration threat as Morecambe FC owner given sale ultimatum

  The Morecambe FC board will call in administrators on Wednesday morning unless the long awaited sale of the club is completed before then.

• Morecambe shortlisted for 'Let's Celebrate Towns' award

  Morecambe has been shortlisted for a national award celebrating the UK's thriving towns.

• Lancaster and Morecambe crem installs new postbox for 'Letters to Heaven'

  Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium has installed a special postbox so people can post 'Letters to Heaven'.

• Plan for new multi-use games area at Heysham sports centre

  A Heysham sports centre has revealed plans for a new multi-use games area for football and basketball.

• New banking hub to open in Morecambe shopping centre

  A new banking hub is set to open in the Arndale centre in Morecambe.

• Owner's warning after cat found caught in trap on Lancaster street

  A pet owner has spoken out about her cat's ordeal after he was found caught in a trap on a Lancaster roadside.

• Lancaster Brewery explains why it cancelled Reform UK booking

  Lancaster Brewery said they received "a wave of negative reviews, aggressive emails and online hostility" after cancelling a booking for a Reform UK event.

• Pensioner knocked off mobility scooter in Morecambe hit and run

  A woman in her 80s on a mobility scooter has been injured in a hit and run in Morecambe.

• Lancaster City Council wins top award for work on climate change

  Lancaster City Council has won an award at the 'Oscars for local government' for its work on climate change.

• Morecambe pensioner raises thousands for hospice on John O'Groats to Land's End trek

  A Morecambe hiker has achieved his ambition to walk from John O'Groats to Land's End in less than 40 days in memory of a close friend.

• Paralympic champion inspires pupils at Silverdale school

  Pupils at a Silverdale school enjoyed getting physical during the visit of a Paralympic gold medallist.

• Plan for state-of-the-art 'Street Hub' in Lancaster to replace old payphones

  There are plans to install a new state-of-the-art BT Street Hub - a 21st century replacement for the payphone - outside a Lancaster supermarket as part of an intended rollout across the city.

• 18-hour rescue bid after unmanned 40ft yacht drifts 'dangerously close' to Heysham shipping lane

  Rescue services were called after an unmanned 40ft yacht lost its mooring and got stuck in rocks near Heysham power stations.

• Developers plan £100m revamp of old brewery site in Lancaster

  Developers have bought the derelict brewery site in Lancaster city centre aiming to transform it as part of the long-awaited Canal Quarter.