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  Around 15 memorial benches will be removed near the site of the planned Eden Project Morecambe and relatives have been asked to come forward.

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  The Lancaster branch of Lloyds bank is set to shut later this year.

• Child's trike stolen from garden in Morecambe is found after police appeal

  A little boy has been reunited with his trike after it was stolen from a garden in Morecambe.

• Rock star John Waite proud of Lancaster roots on visit to home city

  Lancaster rock star John Waite has delighted residents on a visit back home.

• Morecambe and Heysham pubs win big at Lancashire Tourism Awards

  Pubs from Morecambe and Heysham were among the winners at a county-wide celebration of the best in tourism.

• First spades in the ground at Morecambe school's pioneering eco-garden

  Land at a Morecambe primary school is being transformed into an eco-garden for pupils to learn about nature, wellbeing and the outdoors.

• Morecambe FC Director of Fan Engagement resigns

  The Morecambe Football Club Director of Fan Engagement has resigned after four-and-a-half months in the role.

• 65 e-bikes and e-scooters seized in three months during Lancaster district crackdown

  65 e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized by police over the last three months in the area of the county including the Lancaster district.

• Police appeal for theft of calculators from Lancaster stationers

  Police are appealing for information after the theft of a quantity of calculators from a Lancaster stationers.

• Major investment announced for Williamson Park

  A major new programme to future proof much loved heritage assets at Williamson Park is set to get underway.

• Calls for public consultation into ward closure plans at Lancaster hospital

  A group of councillors have called for a public consultation into plans to close a ward at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

• Lancashire Climate Action Forum to be held in Lancaster

  Communities from across the county will come together in Lancaster for the third Lancashire Climate Action Forum.

• LISTEN: Return dates announced after success of third Bay International Film Festival in Morecambe

  A third annual 10-day festival bringing world class film to Morecambe has earned rave reviews while rewarding local movie-makers.

• Arrest after more mobility scooter thefts in Morecambe

  Police have again warned owners of mobility scooters be on their guard after more thefts in Morecambe.

• Food champions to gather in Lancaster for national award talks

  A public meeting in Lancaster this month will set out the path for North Lancashire to achieve a nationally recognised food sustainability award.

• Morecambe school pupils brave chill to raise hundreds for local charities

  Students from Morecambe Bay Academy have raised money for two vital local charities.

• PHOTOS: Lancaster glows with vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations

  Chinese New Year celebrations brought Lancaster to life with colour, rhythm and celebration.

• King Charles returns to Lancaster while on visit to county

  King Charles has passed through Lancaster again while on a visit to other parts of Lancashire.

• New holiday apartments plan revealed for Lancaster city centre

  A planning application has gone in to convert an empty former photography studio in Lancaster into four holiday apartments.

• Lancaster student jailed for attempting £48k fraud using stolen data

  A man who tried to scam thousands of pounds using stolen data while studying at Lancaster University has been sent to prison.