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• Lines reopen after train derailment on Scotland-London line

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• Police arrest two and seize illegal bike in Morecambe

  Police have made two arrests and seized an illegal bike after a crackdown in Morecambe town centre.

• ITV commissions sixth series of Morecambe crime drama The Bay

  A sixth series of hit television crime drama The Bay has been commissioned by ITV.

• E-bike shop moves from Lancaster to new Carnforth showroom

  An e-bike shop is moving from Lancaster city centre to a new location in Carnforth.

• Lancaster workshop to tackle the issue of drink and needle spiking

  A powerful and eye-opening event in Lancaster will tackle the issue of drink and needle spiking.

• Morecambe raw feeds shop up for three 'Animal Star' awards

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• Two new festivals proposed for Morecambe entertainment venue the Platform

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• Second day of disruption as work continues after train derails in Cumbria

  Passengers are being asked not to travel north of Preston for the second day running as work continues following the derailment of a train on the West Coast Main Line.

• Morecambe lifeboat crew’s swift response rescues swimmer ‘being swept dangerously out to sea’

  The fast actions of the local lifeboat crew saved a swimmer in difficulty from being swept out to sea in Morecambe Bay.

• 'Street Meets' announced to answer your questions amid new wheelie bin roll-out

  Residents who are worried about major changes to bin collection services can air their views at a series of 'Street Meets'.

• Campaign group welcomes new "life changing" bus service to Morecambe

  Campaigners have gathered to welcome a new bus service to Morecambe described as a potential "life changer".

• Lancaster prison worker jailed for drug offences

  A mental health counsellor working at Lancaster Farms prison has been jailed for 10 months on misconduct and drugs offences.

• Major disruption as train derails on West Coast Main Line

  A train has derailed on the West Coast Main Line this morning.

• Talks begin for events to mark Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday

  Talks are under way on plans to hold events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Eric Morecambe.

• Lancaster music venue due to shut will now stay open "well into 2026"

  A popular Lancaster music venue due to close at the end of the year will now stay open well into 2026.

• Halloween What's On Guide

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• LISTEN: Launch of new group in Morecambe to help with gambling addiction

  A new support group for people struggling with gambling addiction has been set up in Morecambe.

• LISTEN: New centre for people with disabilities to open in historic Lancaster location

  A new multi-sensory centre for children and adults with disabilities is set to open at a historic house in Lancaster.