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• Mechanical elephant once used as children's ride returns home to Lancaster

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• Lancaster solar-powered electric vehicle charging hub plans given go-ahead

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• Family appeal for help after Carnforth engineer’s asbestos-related death

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• Lancaster food charity unveil new permanent base in Morecambe

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• Lancaster MP to run 10K race to help fund £150k children's playground scheme

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• Family leaves hotel in Morecambe after 73 years after acquisition by top international chain

  A family has bid a fond farewell after their hotel in Morecambe was acquired by a leading international operator.

• More details announced for Light Up Lancaster

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