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• Paralympic hero unveils life‑changing rehab bike at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

  A Paralympic gold medallist was the special guest as a special piece of rehabilitation equipment was unveiled at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

• Police warning after anti-social behaviour reports at Lancaster Castle and Priory

  Police have issued a warning after reports of anti-social behaviour in some areas of Lancaster city centre.

• Friend's heartbreaking appeal for help with woman's dying wish to return home

  A heartbreaking appeal has been launched to help a dying woman return to her homeland from Lancaster.

• Morecambe bar unveils striking new look

  A bar overlooking Morecambe Bay has revealed its new look to a positive response.

• Discount shop in Lancaster shuts down

  A discount department store in Lancaster has closed after the chain collapsed into administration.

• Former hotel and bar on Morecambe front is sold prior to auction

  A former night-spot and hotel overlooking Morecambe Bay has been sold.

• Morecambe Prom reopens after car pulling trailer hits lamppost

  Police had to close the Prom in Morecambe after a car pulling a trailer collided with a lamppost.

• Crackdown on crime in night time economy launched

  Lancashire Police is joining forces with partners across the county to officially launch a crackdown on crime in the night time economy - including new measures to protect the most vulnerable. 

• Lifeboat crew issue parking warning after weekend call out

  Morecambe’s lifeboat crew are asking people to park responsibly after issues during a call out over the weekend.

• Police issue quicksand warning after riverbank danger for school pupils in Lancaster

  Police have warned of the dangers of quicksand and mud after they stopped a group of schoolchildren from stepping onto a muddy riverbank in Lancaster.

• Lancaster animal shelter launches 'Big Build' fundraiser to help save charity

  A struggling animal rescue charity in Lancaster has launched a 'Big Build' fundraiser for its new state-of-the-art kennel and cattery.

• LISTEN: Morecambe "definitely submitting a bid" to become first UK Town of Culture

  Morecambe WILL throw its hat in the ring to become the first ever UK Town of Culture - it has been confirmed.

• Heysham Port upgrade blamed for traffic chaos 'trapping residents in their homes'

  Heysham Port has come under fire over traffic congestion which has led to lengthy tailbacks and people unable to get out of their driveways.

• LISTEN: Tourism champs hail Eden Project and Tour de France as huge for Morecambe Bay area

  Champions of Morecambe Bay tourism have spoken of their excitement over work due to start on the Eden Project and the Tour de France visiting the area.

• Donation helps college pan ability football team to play in national championships

  A college football team can play at the national championships thanks to a donation from a charity set up as the legacy of a Lancaster school.

• LISTEN: Meet the new manager of the Midland Hotel in Morecambe

  A new general manager has been appointed at Morecambe's famous art deco Midland Hotel.

• LISTEN: Main contractor to build Eden Project Morecambe to be announced this month

  A main contractor tasked with building the Eden Project Morecambe is expected to be in place by the end of this month, it has been announced.

• £1.2m of funding for flood defence schemes in Lancaster district announced

  Almost £1.2m of funding has been announced for a number of flood defence schemes and upgrades in the Lancaster district.

• Morecambe Bay hospital trust unveils new painless blood test

  Patients with learning disabilities and needle phobia are benefiting from a painless new form of blood sampling pioneered by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

• Thousands raised to help boost return of Lancaster Music Festival

  A crowdfunder has been launched to help fill the city's streets and spaces with music and dance at the returning Lancaster Music Festival.