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• New Irish pub set to open in Morecambe

  A new Irish pub is set to open its doors in the West End of Morecambe.

• Families invited to become superheroes for mini marathon in Morecambe

  Children and families in Morecambe are being invited to take part in a new superhero-themed mini marathon launched by two local charities.

• Children celebrate success in Beyond Radio's first Junior Poet Laureate Competition

  Budding young wordsmiths have been recognised at Beyond Radio's first Junior Poet Laureate Competition.

• PHOTOS: Work continues on new apartments at landmark former hotel in Morecambe

  Work is well under way on a transformation of a landmark Morecambe hotel into 14 new apartments.

• Adam Lakeland unveiled as new Morecambe FC manager

  Adam Lakeland has been unveiled as the new Morecambe FC manager, on a three year contract.

• LISTEN: Mastermind champ from Lancaster to host charity quiz at city venue

  Lancaster's new Mastermind champion is set to host a very special quiz night of her own in the city centre.

• Unique workshop tackling racism in schools to be held in Lancaster

  A unique game-based city centre workshop in Lancaster will look to help stamp out racism in the classroom.

• Painless blood test championed by Lancaster family wins NHS Excellence Award

  A painless form of blood sampling for people with learning disabilities championed by a Lancaster family has been recognised at the first ever NHS Excellence Awards.

• Police issue wildfire warning after bonfires reported on fells near Lancaster

  Police have issued a wildfire warning after bonfires were reported on the fells near Lancaster.

• Launch in Morecambe for book which could save you thousands in tax

  A launch will be held in Morecambe for a new book aimed at helping UK property investors to navigate the complexities of the tax system.

• Plans for up to 90 new homes near Bay Gateway could get green light

  Council officers have recommended that planning permission should be granted for up to 90 new homes in a field near Torrisholme.

• Mayor to re-enact ancient sheep tradition at Lancaster farm

  Tradition has it that Freemen and Freewomen of Lancaster are allowed to 'pasture a limited number of beasts'.

• Lancaster by-election candidates named

  The candidates contesting a Lancaster City Council by-election have been named.

• Firefighters tackle lorry fire at business premises in Heysham

  Crews have tackled a fire in a lorry containing seven tonnes of cardboard at a commercial premises in Heysham.

• Lancaster police continue drive to tackle city centre street drinking

  Police continue to work to tackle the problem of street drinking in Lancaster city centre.

• Exhibition inspired by Eden Project Morecambe to open in Lancaster

  A photo exhibition celebrating the upcoming start of work on the Eden Project Morecambe will go on display in Lancaster.

• Spectacular night-time drone show to be part of Armed Forces weekend in Morecambe

  More events have been announced for this year's expanded Lancaster & Morecambe Armed Forces weekend including a night-time drone show above the Promenade.

• LISTEN: Sing along as venue celebrates Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday

  A mass sing along to 'Bring Me Sunshine' and other songs made famous by Morecambe and Wise will be held to mark the 100th birthday of Eric Morecambe.

• Morecambe Vintage Bus Day receives grant boost

  The popular Morecambe Vintage Bus Day has received a grant boost to help support the event next month.

• Morecambe pensioner, 94, to release debut album for charity

  A 94-year-old pensioner from Morecambe is to realise his dream of releasing an album thanks to the help of a local homecare provider.