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  A renowned Morecambe DJ and events promoter of 55 years is preparing for his latest venture - a brand new pop music festival.

• Long motorway delays after lorry and van involved in crash near Lancaster

  The M6 was closed after a crash involving a van and a lorry south of Lancaster.

• Motorist caught driving at double the limit near primary school during Lancaster police operation

  A motorist was caught driving at twice the speed limit near to a primary school during a police operation on a street in Lancaster.

• Crews tackle fire near Heysham

  Three fire engines were sent to deal with a fire in the open at Middleton on Wednesday afternoon.

• Co-op store plans revealed for former village pub near Lancaster

  Plans have been revealed for a closed-down 17th century village pub near Lancaster to be converted into a Co-Op store.

• Lancaster and Morecambe MPs slam council over free disabled parking survey

  MPs have hit out at Lancaster City Council over a public survey asking for views on the future of unlimited free pay-and-display parking for disabled people.

• LISTEN: "Where are the parents?" Detective inspector speaks out on Lancaster youth crime

  Detective Inspector Adie Knowles has spoken out about a recent spate of youth anti-social behaviour and other crime in Lancaster city centre.

• UPDATED: Morecambe Bay mum feeling wonderful after reaching final of Ms Great Britain Classic

  A mum of two from the Morecambe Bay area has been named a finalist in the Ms Great Britain Classic beauty contest for women aged 45 and over.

• What's On: Our Halloween and bonfire/fireworks events guide

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• Family of Lancaster baby who spent her first six months in hospital back kids' play area appeal

  A family whose six-month-old baby daughter has gone home for the first time is supporting an appeal for a new outdoor play area at a Lancaster hospital.

• LISTEN: Lancaster Music Festival returns with local and international appeal

  Tens of thousands of locals and visitors alike poured into the city centre to enjoy the return of Lancaster Music Festival.

• LISTEN: Morecambe mum completes one million steps challenge for daughter's legacy of kindness

  A proud mum has completed a one million steps challenge in memory of her daughter whose toy appeal continues to bring smiles to children in need.

• Blue Badge holder free parking in Lancaster City Council car parks could be scrapped

  A review of free parking for disabled Blue Badge holders in Lancaster City Council’s car parks is under way - and one option on the table is to remove it altogether.

• PHOTOS: Inside new Morecambe second-hand bookstore after couple's dream becomes reality

  A couple whose video diaries chronicled their dream to run a second-hand bookshop in Morecambe said they have had an amazing opening day.

• Popular Lancaster café to close after the owners announce retirement

  A popular Lancaster café will close at the end of the week after the owners announced their retirement.

• Police issue warning over cold callers in Heysham area

  Police have issued a warning about cold callers working in the Heysham area.

• Acceptable Behaviour Contracts issued as police speak to 26 youths after Lancaster ASB spate

  Twenty six young people have been spoken to by police after a series of incidents of anti-social behaviour in Lancaster city centre.

• Fundraising for £150,000 revamp of Lancaster playground receives grant boost

  A campaign to raise £150,000 to build a new playground in Ryelands in Lancaster has received a significant boost.

• Emergency services called to concern for welfare in Lancaster

  Police said a large emergency services presence in Lancaster was due to a report of a concern for welfare.