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  Police are investigating after a sexual assault in Lancaster.

• Morecambe MP responds to damning NHS maternity services inquiry

  The MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale said that "families have been treated appallingly after tragedies" in her response to an investigation into maternity services.

• Morecambe Bay mum feeling wonderful after reaching final of Ms Great Britain Classic

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• UPDATED: Morecambe Bay Fringe Festival chief slams plans for separate Lancaster event

  The organiser of a long-running arts festival in Morecambe has hit out at plans to run a similar event in Lancaster - saying they should be working together.

• Lancaster youth charity team to face epic cycling challenge inspired by teenager

  A team from a Lancaster-based youth charity will cycle the length of Britain this summer in memory of a special teenager.

• Lancashire Police launch summer crackdown on drink and drug driving

  Lancashire Police are urging motorists not to drink or drug drive throughout the summer, warning offenders they will face the full force of the law if they do, like any other time of year.

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  Police have renewed an appeal for witnesses and footage after four people - including a patient - were injured in a crash involving an ambulance and a van in Lancaster.

• Revamped animal attractions reopen at Lancaster park

  Two popular attractions at a Lancaster park have reopened after several months of closure for repairs.

• New images revealed as public consultation opens on £100m Lancaster regeneration plans

  You can now have your say on a planned £100m regeneration scheme in Lancaster to include a food hall/music venue, hotel, student accommodation, multi-storey car park and more.

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  A passenger in a patient transport ambulance has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a road crash in Lancaster.

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  Lancaster City Council is inviting parents of children and young people receiving free school meals to sign up for its Summer Holiday Activities and Food Programme.

• Morecambe Bay hospital trust named in damning national review of maternity services

  The trust that runs the Royal Lancaster Infirmary has been named in a damning report into the care given by NHS maternity wards.

• Lancaster TV chef to receive Honorary Fellowship from University of Lancashire

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