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  Police are appealing for information after a pedestrian was knocked down by an e-biker in Morecambe who failed to stop at the scene.

• Mechanical elephant once used as children's ride returns home to Lancaster

  A mechanical elephant built at a Lancaster mill around 75 years ago has finally made his way home.

• Lancaster solar-powered electric vehicle charging hub plans given go-ahead

  Plans for a new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Lancaster have received a unanimous thumbs up.

• Family appeal for help after Carnforth engineer’s asbestos-related death

  The family of a Carnforth man who died from mesothelioma have appealed for former colleagues to come forward with information about conditions at a Lancaster factory in the 1960s.

• Motorist seriously injured in Carnforth road crash

  A man has been seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Carnforth.

• Lancaster food charity unveil new permanent base in Morecambe

  A Lancaster food charity forced to leave their premises in the city centre earlier this year have found a new home in Morecambe.

• Work completed at new solar energy farm in Lancaster

  A new solar farm near Lancaster University is now generating renewable energy to help fund vital council services.

• Lancaster MP to run 10K race to help fund £150k children's playground scheme

  The Lancaster MP will run a 10K in Morecambe to raise funds towards a new community playground.

• Family leaves hotel in Morecambe after 73 years after acquisition by top international chain

  A family has bid a fond farewell after their hotel in Morecambe was acquired by a leading international operator.

• More details announced for Light Up Lancaster

  The team behind Lancaster's popular annual light art festival have announced more activities to enjoy at this year's event.

• Residents rally round to protect Morecambe play area from vandals

  Residents have pulled together to help protect a valued community park from vandalism.

• Bank holiday weekend events cancelled due to thunderstorms forecast

  Events in the local area planned to take place over the Bank Holiday Weekend have had to be called off due to forecasts of thunderstorms and heavy rain.

• "Feelings are running high": Battle over name for new local council escalates

  Our local MPs and Lancaster City Council remain at loggerheads over the name of a new local authority for the District - and you've had your say too.

• Temporary car park closure announced for upgrade works at Lancaster park

  A car park will close while council resurfacing works are carried out at a park in Lancaster.

• Morecambe FC says pension issue now resolved as embargo talks continue

  Morecambe FC has announced that pension fund issues that led to the National League placing a transfer embargo on the club have been resolved.

• Morecambe man charged with child image offences

  A man from Morecambe has been charged with three counts of possessing indecent or pseudo images of a child.

• Emergency services at scene of M6 crash near Lancaster

  Emergency services have been called after a crash on the M6 near Lancaster.

• New pub opens its doors in West End of Morecambe

  A brand new craft ale bar and kitchen has opened in the West End of Morecambe.

• Inpatient survey results reflect improvements across Morecambe Bay health trust say leaders

  A national survey has highlighted positive experiences of inpatients at Morecambe Bay health trust.