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  A man has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from Lancaster city centre.

• Teacher from Carnforth sentenced after admitting incidentally assaulting child

  A teacher from Carnforth has been sentenced for non-recent sex abuse on a female student.

• Lancaster food business fined £20,000 for health and safety breaches

  A Lancaster food business has been handed a £20,000 fine for health and safety failures.

• Reopening date announced for popular Lancaster pub

  The reopening date for a popular pub in Lancaster city centre has been announced after a long period of closure.

• Lancaster Pizza Hut closes after administrators appointed

  The Lancaster branch of Pizza Hut is among 79 outlets to close nationwide after administrators were appointed.

• Witness sought after attempted knifepoint robbery in Morecambe

  Police are investigating after a woman was robbed at knifepoint on a street in Morecambe over the weekend.

• PHOTOS: Intrepid team treks across iconic pilgrimage route for Lancaster hospice

  A group of intrepid local adventurers have completed a charity trek across a famous ancient Spanish pilgrimage route to raise money for a Lancaster hospice.

• First glimpse of Eden Project Morecambe to go on display at Chelsea Flower Show

  A garden to be part of Eden Project Morecambe - named with a nod to the town's favourite son - will go on display at the world famous Chelsea Flower Show.

• Carnforth Town Council award funding to swimming pool solar panels

  Carnforth Town Council has awarded £3,000 to support the installation of solar panels at the local community swimming pool.

• Eden Project seeks green light for design changes to £100m Morecambe attraction

  An updated planning application has gone in for the Eden Project Morecambe - described as a "once in a generation opportunity" for the town.

• Man charged following burglary and theft in Morecambe

  A man will appear in court after being charged with offences including a burglary in Morecambe earlier this month.

• 'The Traitors' game featuring Beyond Radio raises £6400 for Lancaster cancer charity

  An evening of deceit, code-breaking and fun based on hit TV show 'The Traitors' - and involving Beyond Radio - has raised more than £6400 for a Lancaster cancer charity.

• Search for young heroes of Lancashire gets under way

  A search for the county's most inspiring young people has been launched.

• Lancaster declares itself a Butterfly-Friendly City

  Lancaster City Council has announced a pledge to become a Butterfly-Friendly City in partnership with national charity Butterfly Conservation.

• LISTEN: How creative team are bringing 'Good Things' to Morecambe

  A group of creative people are literally bringing 'Good Things' to Morecambe and have big plans to expand their work further.

• Baylight organisers’ new Chair promises ‘even more spectacular’ event in 2027

  The new Chair of the organisation behind Morecambe’s popular Baylight Festival says the event will return ‘even more spectacular than before’ in 2027.

• Appeal after vehicle hits parked cars and fails to stop near Lancaster school

  Police are appealing for information after a vehicle failed to stop after hitting parked cars close to a school in Lancaster this morning.

• Stunning textile sculpture installed at Ashton Memorial in Lancaster

  A stunning textile sculpture has gone on display inside the Ashton Memorial in Lancaster.

• Morecambe charity for disabled people to open Santa's Sensory Grotto in Lancaster

  A charity supporting children and adults with disabilities will open an accessible Santa's Grotto in Lancaster this Christmas.

• PHOTOS: Candlelit vigil held in Lancaster to remember little loved ones

  A poignant candlelit gathering has been held in Lancaster during Baby Loss Awareness Week.