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• Coastal pollution clean-up training to be held on Morecambe beach

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• Man seriously injured at Morecambe pub "making excellent progress" as investigation continues

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• MP hopes for improved mobile signal at last as new mast installed in Lancaster

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• Opening date announced for animal rescue charity's new Morecambe home

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