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• Mounted Police make arrests in Lancaster day of action

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  An earthquake hit the Silverdale area on Wednesday morning.

• Lancaster Jazz Festival will not happen in 2026

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

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• Family announce closure of Morecambe hobby shop after 30 years

  A mother and daughter who run a popular arts and crafts shop in Morecambe have announced it will soon be closing down after 30 years.

• New bench in Lancaster offers Hope to people in Mental Health Awareness Week

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• Young Morecambe creators prepare to show off Eden Project garden at Chelsea Flower Show

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• Crime Commissioner opens fund using seized criminal cash

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