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• Morecambe MP calls on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to step down

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• Lancaster hospital bosses take extra measures to cope with pressures on services

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• Future of Lancaster restaurant uncertain as owners announce closure plans

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• New taxi booking office gets green light to open in Morecambe

  A new walk-in taxi booking office has been given the thumbs up to open in Morecambe town centre.

• Up to 90 new homes near Bay Gateway get thumbs up from council

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• Carnforth woman tells of weight loss journey ahead of new Morecambe slimming group launch

  A woman preparing to open a new slimming group in Morecambe says she wants to inspire others.

• Park and Ride bus services to Lancaster city centre to reduce

  Bus services from the Lancaster Park and Ride to the city centre and Royal Lancaster Infirmary will reduce from July.

• WATCH and LISTEN: Walking with sheep as mayor revives ancient tradition at Lancaster farm

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• Lancaster University professor is new President of the Royal Astronomical Society

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• Friends from Morecambe to take on Ultra Marathon for brave toddler

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• Police probe after stolen motorbike being ridden dangerously found in Morecambe

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• Man arrested in Lancaster after bridge jump hoax call

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