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  The first spade has gone in at the Eden Project Morecambe site at a 'breaking ground ceremony' after bosses said actual work on site will begin in August.

• New drumming festival to be held in Morecambe

  A new free festival of drumming will rumble onto Morecambe Promenade later this year.

• New four-day Lancaster Fringe Festival announced

  A brand new arts festival inspired by the Edinburgh Fringe is coming to Lancaster next year.

• Former Lancaster antiques centre revamp gets go-ahead

  Plans to convert a former antiques centre in Lancaster into six units for various uses have been approved subject to conditions.

• Controversial new housing plans near Lancaster given thumbs up

  A scheme to build 93 homes to extend Galgate village has been given planning permission.

• LISTEN: Plans revealed for 'permanent seasonal' Lancaster On Ice

  Plans have been revealed for Lancaster On Ice to remain a long-term Christmas attraction for the city.

• Morecambe woman charged with murder following death of eight-week-old baby

  A Morecambe woman has been charged with murder after the death of an eight-week-old baby in 2023.

• Rescue after person stuck in mud in Lancaster

  Firefighters rescued a person stuck in mud in Lancaster.

• Hundreds expected at Eden Project Morecambe 'breaking ground ceremony'

  A 'breaking ground' ceremony described by the Eden Project CEO as "history in the making" will take place today (Wednesday June 24) in Morecambe.

• Morecambe children's nursery announces plans to close during extreme heat

  A children's nursery in Morecambe has decided to close later this week for safety reasons due to the forecast of extremely hot temperatures.

• Lancaster MP responds to Sir Keir Starmer's resignation as Prime Minister

  The MP for Lancaster & Wyre has thanked Sir Keir Starmer for his service after he resigned as Prime Minister.

• Carnforth High School praised as a "caring community" in Ofsted report

  Carnforth High School has received its latest Ofsted report which recognises it as a caring and inclusive community.

• Body of man found in Lancaster park

  The body of a man in his 20s has been found in a Lancaster park.

• LISTEN and PHOTOS: Armed Forces weekend will return after massive crowds enjoy biggest ever event

  The biggest ever Armed Forces weekend in Morecambe was a massive success and will return in 2027.

• Morecambe MP says Sir Keir Starmer "has made right decision" as Prime Minister resigns

  The MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale has given her response after Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister.

• Limited edition artwork will raise vital funds for Lancaster community group

  A striking new artwork celebrating Lancaster’s skyline has been donated to help raise funds for a much-loved community space.

• Green Heritage Plaque marks first home of Lancaster University

  A Green Heritage Plaque marking the first home of Lancaster University has been unveiled.

• New home revealed for £20m Morecambe West End regeneration scheme

  The new home for a multi-million pound scheme to improve the West End of Morecambe has been revealed.

• Wooden nests take flight in Lancaster and Morecambe to stop decline of endangered birds

  A new project to help reverse the dramatic decline of swifts has been launched across the Lancaster and Morecambe District.

• Veterans salute as Armed Forces Day flag raised at start of celebration weekend in Morecambe

  Veterans gathered as a flag celebrating Armed Forces Day was raised at Morecambe Town Hall.