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  A reality series filmed in Morecambe starring boxer Tyson Fury has been shortlisted for a National Television Award.

• Man and dog flee scene after attack on chihuahua in Lancaster

  Animal welfare officers are appealing for witnesses after a four-year-old chihuahua suffered serious injuries following an attack by another dog in Lancaster.

• Mayor of Lancaster saddles up for charity race night

  The mayor of Lancaster is inviting residents to get their glad rags on for a Race Night in aid of his two chosen charities.

• LISTEN: Personal trainers set for gruelling 100-mile three peaks charity challenge

  Two personal trainers are set out on a 100-mile running challenge up three mountains and then back to their gym in Bolton-le-Sands for causes close to their hearts.

• Mum takes on a million steps to help school and toy appeal in memory of caring daughter

  A mum is taking on a million steps challenge in memory of her daughter who made a huge difference to the lives of local children.

• Student apartments plan revealed for derelict former Lancaster pub

  Plans have been revealed to convert a closed-down pub in Lancaster into student accommodation.

• Crunch meeting called to vote on future of Morecambe sports and social club

  An extraordinary meeting will be held at a Morecambe sports and social club to decide if it should reopen after a period of closure.

• PHOTOS: New images reveal plan for major renovations at Morecambe's iconic Midland Hotel

  Major renovations are being proposed at Morecambe's historic Midland Hotel.

• Stunning new drone images show 100 'Eric Morecambes' on beach to celebrate centenary

  Striking aerial images have been revealed showing 100 people recreating Eric Morecambe's iconic 'Bring Me Sunshine' pose to help celebrate the great comedian's centenary.

• Rescue team's warning after motorist cut off by rising tide

  A rescue team has been called out to a motorist cut off by rising tide at Sunderland Point.

• Trapped person freed from vehicle after crash in Heysham

  Firefighters freed a person trapped inside a vehicle following a road traffic collision in Heysham.

• Firefighters tackle house fire in Lancaster

  Crews have tackled a fire at a house in Lancaster.

• Emergency services called to road crash in Carnforth

  Emergency services were called to a road crash in Carnforth.

• Firefighters called to wildfire in Lancaster

  Crews have tackled a wildfire in Lancaster.

• UPDATED: Police put 48 hour dispersal order in place after report of stabbing and arrests in Lancaster

  Police have put a dispersal order in place in parts of Lancaster after they made two arrests on a housing estate.

• Eden Project Morecambe Hub set to open as start of work on site draws closer

  A new Eden Project Morecambe Hub will officially open its doors ahead of the long-awaited start of work on the new £100m visitor attraction.

• Morecambe BID gets overwhelming backing to continue for another five years

  A group championing the businesses of Morecambe town centre has been re-elected to serve a third term.

• Forces veteran launches campaign to stop demolition of former Morecambe bus shelter

  A campaign has been launched to stop a former bus station waiting room in Morecambe from being demolished.

• LISTEN: "A thriving Winter Gardens benefits Morecambe"

  Huge progress has been made on multi-million pound plans to fully reopen the Morecambe Winter Gardens.

• New mural unveiled to brighten up crime hot-spot in Lancaster city centre

  A striking new mural has been revealed to brighten up a hotspot for criminal activity in Lancaster city centre.