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• Deadline day to have your say on plans to scrap Lancaster City Council

  Today (March 26) is the deadline day for a public consultation into plans for sweeping changes to local government affecting the Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area.

• New town warden to help tackle littering and anti-social behaviour in Morecambe

  A new street warden will be going on patrol in Morecambe town centre.

• "So proud": Lancaster children's home receives 15th 'Outstanding' Ofsted grade

  A children's home in Lancaster has been handed its 15th consecutive 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted.

• Suspected fire at Heysham commercial property discovered to be faulty light fitting

  Multiple fire resources were called to the scene of a suspected fire at a commercial property in Heysham yesterday.

• Morecambe FC issues statement after winding up petition filed against club

  Morecambe Football Club has responded after a winding up petition was filed against the club by a supplier.

• New centre for people with disabilities opens in Morecambe

  An inclusive multi-sensory centre for children and adults with disabilities has opened in Morecambe.

• Lancaster city centre food charity closed after partial collapse of wall

  The premises of a Lancaster food surplus charity is currently closed after the partial collapse of a wall at the property.

• High street coffee shop set to open in former Burger King in Lancaster

  A high street coffee shop chain is set to open in Lancaster in the city centre's former Burger King.

• Council issues warning after fake QR codes found on carpark pay machines

  Drivers in the Lancaster district are being warned after fake QR codes were found on pay and display machines in the city.

• Brief Encounter clock returns to Carnforth station after six years

  The niece of a star of Brief Encounter was a special guest as the iconic clock from the movie returned to Carnforth station after six years.

• Three Morecambe and Lunesdale schools to benefit from nursery places cash boost

  Three schools in Morecambe and Carnforth have been awarded Government funding to improve access to nursery places locally.

• New look for Morecambe music venue approved

  A Morecambe music and events venue is set for a new look, after councillors approved plans.

• Plans for 250 homes at former Carnforth quarry site thrown out by planners

  Plans for up to 250 homes on the site of a former quarry in Carnforth have been rejected by councillors.

• Lancaster police to hold free bike marking event

  An event to improve bike security takes place in Lancaster next month.

• Local priorities discussed on Police and Crime Commissioner’s visit to Morecambe

  A range of local issues were discussed with police officers during a visit of the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner to Morecambe.

• 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.