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• 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.

• Mental health champion arrives in Lancaster on 10-month charity walk

  A writer walking 4,200km over 10 months across the UK and Ireland for mental health charities has been welcomed to Lancaster.

• Celebrating a day of discovery in Morecambe with Lancaster University

  Hundreds of visitors joined the popular Campus in the City festival, bringing research to life in the heart of the Lancaster and Morecambe community.

• Cafe couple love being back by Morecambe Bay as new sign goes up

  A couple well-known for running cafes in Morecambe say they've definitely made the right move as they settle into their new premises close to the Eden Project site.

• Morecambe primary school's pioneering eco-garden set to open

  Green-fingered children will welcome the community to the opening of a new eco-garden at a Morecambe primary school.

• Beyond Radio to broadcast live on Eric Morecambe's centenary

  Beyond Radio will host a special live programme to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Eric Morecambe.

• Date announced for spades in ground at Eden Project Morecambe

  A date for work to start on the long awaited Eden Project Morecambe has been revealed for the first time.

• Morecambe cinema turned DIY store gains listed building status

  A former cinema turned DIY shop in Morecambe has been listed for its importance as a heritage building.

• ‘Baby bank’ charity launches to help families in Lancaster and Morecambe

  A ‘baby bank’ charity is launching to help families across Lancaster and Morecambe.

• Music festival to raise funds and remember Morecambe's much-loved dancing man

  A music festival will be held in Lancaster to raise funds in memory of a much-loved local legend known for his dancing feet.