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  Two Morecambe women are preparing to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge to raise money for a little girl living with an ultra-rare genetic condition.

• Firefighters and swim centre team give key water safety message on Morecambe school visit

  Children have been taught how to stay safe and alert around water on a visit from firefighters and leisure centre staff to a Morecambe primary school.

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

  Police are continuing to investigate after finding a stolen motorcycle which had been ridden dangerously around the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

• Man arrested in Lancaster after bridge jump hoax call

  A man has been arrested after a hoax report that somebody had jumped from a Lancaster bridge.

• Local hospice wins national award for Will donation campaign

  A campaign by a Lancaster hospice that encouraged people to support them in their Will has won a national award.

• Cash boost for babies and families at Royal Lancaster Infirmary after fundraising at local golf club

  The Neonatal Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary has been given a significant boost after a year-long programme of fundraising driven by the former Captain and Lady Captain of a local golf club.

• Morecambe’s Pride in Place Board give update on West End investment programme

  The board responsible for delivering a £20m investment programme in Morecambe’s West End have given an update on the progress made so far.

• Children's play area in Lancaster opens after £118k revamp

  Families in south Lancaster are celebrating the opening of a revamped children's play area.

• Illegal tobacco and counterfeit clothing seized during raid on Lancaster city centre shop

  Illegal tobacco and counterfeit clothing have been seized during a raid on a shop in Lancaster city centre.

• Lancaster bowling green fundraiser hits target

  A bowling club in South Lancaster is celebrating after a fundraising campaign reached its target.

• Six food businesses in Lancaster district fail allergen tests

  Food from businesses across the district continues to be tested for allergens as part of Lancaster City Council’s work to protect residents and visitors with food allergies.

• LISTEN: Stars of Morecambe and Wise stage show can't wait for Eric's 100th birthday

  A duo who star in an acclaimed Morecambe and Wise stage show can't wait to perform on the Winter Gardens stage to celebrate our Eric's centenary.

• LISTEN: Thousands enjoy Wray Fair finale to annual scarecrow festival

  Crowds packed into Wray village to enjoy a spectacular family fair finale to the annual scarecrow festival.

• PHOTOS and VIDEO: Incredible sand art on Morecambe beach honours Sir David Attenborough

  A stunning tribute to Sir David Attenborough for his 100th birthday has been created on a beach in Morecambe.

• Row over Morecambe FC debt as ex-directors' firm issues winding-up petition against club

  A company set up by two former directors of Morecambe FC has issued a winding up petition against the club over a £56,000 land debt.

• Morecambe Pride handed £3,500 grant boost

  This month’s Morecambe Pride has been handed a boost thanks to the awarding of £3,500 in grant funding.

• North West awards delight for talented stars of Lancaster musicals

  Talented performers in Lancaster musicals have scooped awards at a ceremony crowning the best in the North West.

• Music festival set for Lancaster over Bank Holiday postponed due to ‘ongoing planning’

  A music festival due to take place in Lancaster over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend has been postponed until September.

• Lancashire Police Museum in Lancaster celebrates fourth anniversary

  The Lancashire Police Museum in Lancaster is celebrating its fourth anniversary and 100,000th visitor.

• Police investigate alleged sexual exploitation at Lancaster flat

  Police are investigating reports that a flat in Lancaster is being used for criminal activity linked to sexual exploitation.