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  A local businessman who has stopped sponsoring Morecambe Football Club until it is sold says he is devastated to have to make that decision.

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  Traffic lights in Morecambe which have been causing "dangerous and frustrating" issues for drivers have been fixed, said Lancashire County Council.

• Children proudly show MP their new school allotment after £3500 boost

  Green-fingered school children have proudly shown off their new allotment to their local MP.

• Person rescued from roof of house in Lancaster

  Fire crews have rescued a person from the roof of a property in Lancaster

• Morecambe woman passes college course at the age of 91

  A pensioner from Morecambe has proven age is no barrier to life long learning.

• Police Commissioner launches new fund to combat violence against women and girls

  Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has unveiled a new funding initiative aimed at supporting projects that address violence against women and girls across the county.

• Morecambe FC owner says "work continues to complete the sale process"

  The Morecambe FC owner has released another statement in a tumultuous week for the club.

• MP takes Morecambe FC plight to parliament

  Local MP Lizzi Collinge has highlighted the ongoing issues over the future of Morecambe Football Club in parliament.

• Time capsule buried as part of Lancaster church’s 20th anniversary

  A time capsule has been buried by children at a Lancaster church to mark their 20th anniversary.

• Tyson Fury teases boxing retirement U-turn for third fight with Oleksandr Usyk

  Tyson Fury is up for a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk and has even named a possible date and venue.

• 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'.