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  People from across the Lancaster district are being asked to have their say on where future development should take place.

• Controversial housing plan in fields near A6 given green light after appeal

  A controversial plan to build up to 200 houses in fields between Bolton-le-Sands and Slyne has been given the go-ahead after an appeal was successful.

• Former Morecambe MP meets new Isle of Man leader for talks

  The former Morecambe MP has met with the new Chief Minister of the Isle of Man for talks on strengthening trade links with Heysham Port.

• Hidden gem craft ale micropub opens in Lancaster city centre

  A micropub has opened in a hidden part of Lancaster city centre.

• Lancaster theatre launches poll to decide 2027 Park Show in 40th birthday year

  Fans of a Lancaster theatre have the chance to pick next year's Park Show to help celebrate its 40th birthday.

• Pioneering scheme at Lancaster hospital aims to keep patients fit and mobile

  Royal Lancaster Infirmary staff are backing a groundbreaking scheme to encourage patients to stay as active as possible when in hospital.

• PHOTOS: Thousands enjoy spectacular Light Up Lancaster 2026

  Light Up Lancaster 2026 brought three memorable nights of art and entertainment to the city.

• Image of man released after woman assaulted in train altercation in North Lancashire

  British Transport Police officers have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was assaulted in an altercation on a train in North Lancashire.

• Police investigate after Morecambe family's lucky escape from exploding firework

  Police are investigating after a firework was set off dangerously close to a mum and her children and nearly blew up in their faces.

• Premier Inn plans to open new 110-bedroom hotel in Lancaster

  Plans for a new Premier Inn hotel in Lancaster have taken a step forward.

• Police appeal after reports of youths setting off fireworks on Morecambe promenade

  Police are appealing for information after reports of youths setting off fireworks on Morecambe promenade.

• Firefighters tackle house fire at Cockerham

  Crews have put out a house fire at a village near Lancaster.

• Appeal to trace rider of e-bike after vehicle seized in Carnforth

  The rider of an e-bike fled from police when the vehicle was seized after being driven in an anti-social manner in Carnforth over the weekend.

• Award-winning head teacher of Heysham school to retire after 34-year career

  A head teacher who helped turn around a primary school in Heysham is set to retire after 34 years in education.

• Public toilets closed amid cost-cutting at Lancaster shopping centre

  Public toilets have been closed until further notice amid cuts at a shopping centre in Lancaster.

• Man accused of stealing joints of meat at Lancaster Asda by hiding them in his trousers

  An arrest has been made after security guards at a Lancaster supermarket detained a man who'd allegedly tried to hide two joints of meat in his trousers.

• LISTEN and PHOTOS: Spectacular display of 12,000 poppies unveiled at Lancaster landmark

  A spectacular cascade of around 12,000 poppies has transformed a Lancaster landmark into a moving tribute for this year’s Remembrance.

• Eden Project Morecambe boss gives update on early stages of work on new £100m attraction

  Work on the first stages of the Eden Project Morecambe are progressing to plan, Beyond Radio has been told.

• Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth Remembrance services announced

  Services will take place across the Lancaster and Morecambe district to mark Remembrance Sunday.