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It has been announced that the long-awaited sale of Morecambe Football Club has been completed.

The National League says Morecambe FC's suspension will be lifted and they could play again as early as next weekend - but only if a deal to sell the club is finalised.

Morecambe Cricket Club will take on Leyland Cricket Club this weekend to determine the winner of the 2025 Meyler Cup.

An agreement has reportedly been reached over the sale of Morecambe FC - and a Shrimps fans group has called it "a significant step forward" in the long-running saga.

A fundraiser has been launched to support Morecambe Cricket Club women's team.

Arnside Cricket Club’s captain says the club’s future is bright across the board after a recent cup win.

Lancaster City are still on the hunt for their first points and goals of the new season after being beaten by FC United of Manchester at the Giant Axe.

Morecambe CC made it ten straight wins in the Palace Shield Premier Division after a comfortable victory away at Westgate.

A local cricket club has been given a big boost towards its appeal to raise money for new facilities for its women’s section.

A Morecambe FC fans group has slammed the club's owner for "another empty, meaningless statement" after he said he was continuing to "work with a number of potential buyers".

Clubs from across the country have shown their support to Morecambe FC on what was due to be the start of the season for the Shrimps.

A rugby league player with local links bagged a try as England Women convincingly beat Wales.

Lancaster City began their Northern Premier League campaign with a narrow opening day defeat on the road.

The prospective buyers of Morecambe Football Club say a latest attempt to move the sale process on has been thwarted after the current owners cancelled a mediation meeting.

Lancaster-born football star Scott McTominay has been nominated the sport’s most prestigious individual prize, the Ballon d’Or.

Morecambe CC’s lead at the top of the Palace Shield Premier Division has been extended after a thrilling last over victory.

The head of Morecambe FC's official charity says their projects at the club will continue "until somebody puts a padlock on the front door".

The boss of Morecambe FC's kit suppliers has spoken about the incredible demand from fans for the club's new football strip during the current crisis.

The Morecambe FC women's teams are preparing for a new season amid the crisis surrounding the club.

Lancaster City's new season gets under way this Saturday when they travel to Hyde United in the NPL Premier Division.

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has spoken out on the crisis at Morecambe Football Club.

Morecambe FC fans queued in their hundreds to get their hands on the club's new kit in a show of unity for the crisis-hit club.

A rugby league player with local links has been included in the latest England Women squad.

Rugby league club Heysham Atoms have held a successful 'sponsored tackle' fundraising event which included a 'dunking' for some of its players!

Staff are continuing to work at Morecambe FC amid fears that the club would officially shut down today (August 4).

Tickets have flown out in the first 24 hours of sale for an event celebrating Morecambe Football Club.

A retired police officer and successful author has been named the new President of Vale of Lune Rugby Union Club.

The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has made a direct plea to the owner of Morecambe FC to sell the club and end the current crisis.

Shareholders of Morecambe FC and its prospective buyers say the crisis-hit club will "officially shut" on Monday unless a takeover is completed.

The chair of the Shrimps Trust fans' group is to step down from the role.

Two martial artists from a Lancaster academy have been crowned British champions.

Here are the latest results for the Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club as runners took part in races including the Abbeystead Supper Run and Morecambe half marathon.

Morecambe beat Lancaster to extend their lead at the top of the Northern Premier Division.

First-team football operations at Morecambe FC have stopped and more players will leave the crisis-hit club this week.

A team from the Lancaster area are competing in a milestone edition of a Europe-wide event getting under way today (July 30).

Further talks have taken place with would-be buyers of Morecambe Football Club in efforts to save the Shrimps.

The chair of a Shrimps supporters group and the town's MP have spoken out after Morecambe Football Club was suspended from the National League.

The National League has announced it has suspended Morecambe Football Club.

Morecambe FC faces a crunch meeting over its future after the National League said "further sanctions" could be brought against the club.

Morecambe's fine run of form continued as they beat Torrisholme by 54 runs in a top of the table clash.

A group of Morecambe FC shareholders have issued an ultimatum to the owner - sell the club within 48 hours or face High Court action.

Two local hockey clubs have merged to create a new Lancaster & District Hockey Club.

Morecambe FC's next pre-season fixture "will go ahead as planned" as concerns for the future of the Shrimps continue to grow.

An 11-year-old boy from Morecambe is continuing his family legacy after being picked to play for England at table tennis.

Dave Chisnall was beaten 10-7 by Mike De Decker in the first round of the Betfred World Matchplay in Blackpool.

It was a day of high emotion as fans of Morecambe FC gathered at the club they love, worried for its very existence.

The current owner of Morecambe FC says ‘sales agreements will be completed today’, after naming the man he says is leading a consortium to take over the Shrimps.

The Morecambe FC owner says "recent guesses" on the identity of a prospective new buyer of the club are "not accurate".

An Olympic boxer from the Lancaster and Morecambe area who went on to become one of the UK's most respected sport journalists has died, aged 82.

Morecambe FC fans have shown support for their team by clubbing together to raise money for a treat for the players.

Goals from Steven Yawson and Nathan Caine gave Lancaster City the win in a friendly at Kendal Town.

Morecambe are into the final of the Meyler Cup after edging past Penrith in their semi-final encounter at Woodhill Lane.

Morecambe remain top of the Palace Shield Premier Division after beating Rufford.

The head of a Morecambe FC supporters group says the crisis-hit football club is "effectively grinding to a halt".

A company who are all set to buy Morecambe FC say they may take legal action over the owner's last-minute U-turn on the sale of the club.

A Morecambe man is looking for players to join a new Lancashire walking football team - but only those with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder or recovering from stroke should apply.

The long-awaited sale of Morecambe FC will be completed on Monday - the Shrimps' owners have said.

The owner of Morecambe Football Club says a new deal to sell the club will be signed with a last-minute buyer - throwing the Shrimps' future into further doubt.

The local MP has pleaded with the owner of Morecambe Football Club to sell up as the crisis at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium deepens.

Morecambe began their pre-season fixtures with a 2-1 victory at Longridge Town on Tuesday night.

Takeaways have rallied round to support Morecambe FC staff with free food as their salaries remain unpaid due to the crisis at the club.

The prospective new bosses of Morecambe FC have made a final appeal to the current owner to sell his shares and allow their takeover of the crisis-hit club.

A Morecambe-born boxer has turned professional and is now training at one of England’s most prestigious gyms.

The board of directors at Morecambe Football Club have resigned for a second time after a deal to takeover the Shrimps wasn't completed as expected today.

A local businessman who has stopped sponsoring Morecambe Football Club until it is sold says he is devastated to have to make that decision.

The Morecambe FC owner has released another statement in a tumultuous week for the club.

Morecambe extended their lead at the top of the Palace Shield Premier Division after beating Burneside.

Local MP Lizzi Collinge has highlighted the ongoing issues over the future of Morecambe Football Club in parliament.

Tyson Fury is up for a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk and has even named a possible date and venue.

The Morecambe FC owner has sacked the club’s board of directors as the future of the Shrimps remains uncertain.

The Morecambe FC board will call in administrators on Wednesday morning unless the long awaited sale of the club is completed before then.

The board at Morecambe Football Club say the deal to take over the ownership of the club is on the brink of collapsing.

Morecambe Cricket Club first XI are into the semi-finals of the Meyler Cup after a dramatic bowl out finish against Longridge.

Morecambe won the toss and elected to bat in a top of the table match with Preston knowing a win would replace their opponents at the top. 

Here are the results for Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club runners for May 2025.

Lancaster defeated Morecambe by 30 runs in a T20 local derby.

Striker Jack Stretton has become Morecambe FC’s first signing of the summer. 

Morecambe arrived at Penrith looking to get back to back victories, away from home after last week’s thrilling win versus Fylde. 

Barry Roche is to leave Morecambe Football Club to pursue new opportunities, ending a 17-year association with the Shrimps.

Lancaster light heavyweight Troy Gallagher scored a comfortable points win in his third professional fight.

Morecambe travelled to Fylde looking to get back to winning ways after three consecutive losses in the league. 

A spokesman for the prospective buyers of Morecambe FC has told Beyond Radio there are "exciting times ahead" for the club.

The long-awaited sale of Morecambe Football Club has been cleared by the English Football League.

John McGuinness MBE finished in seventh and 16th place in his two starts at this year's Isle of Man TT races.

Here are the latest senior race results for Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club including the London Marathon and an annual scarecrow festival 10k near Lancaster.

Lancaster boxer Niall Fielding remained undefeated with a points win in Manchester.

Today marks a thousand days since Morecambe Football Club was officially put up for sale.

Morecambe FC’s pre-season fixtures have been revealed, including two local derbies.

Morecambe Cricket Club First XI lost out to Lancaster in the Palace Shield Premier Division at Lune Road.

Lancaster-born football star Scott McTominay scored a spectacular bicycle kick as he led Napoli to the club's second Serie A title in three years.

Morecambe superbike star John McGuinness MBE is preparing to compete at the Isle of Man TT Races.

Morecambe Cricket Club First XI lost for the first time in the league this season in a competitive match at Kirkham & Wesham.

Lancaster City have announced their first pre-season friendly of the summer.

A father and son's new boxing gym is helping people to beat the bullies, beat anxiety and get fit - and even a certain Beyond Radio presenter has donned the gloves!

Morecambe 1st XI looked to continue their good start to the season as they hosted Westgate 1st XI

Following Morecambe FC’s relegation into the National League, the club and fans will experience a number of differences to various aspects, both on and off the pitch.

Morecambe FC have announced they’ve released nine players following the club’s relegation to the National League.

Morecambe Cricket Club began the new season with a six wicket win over Torrisholme.

Match Report: Blackburns 3rds 29 Vale 3rds 21

Lancaster Hockey Club has held its end of season presentation.

Morecambe slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Harrogate Town on the final day of the League Two season at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Morecambe defender, Luke Hendrie, is the Beyond Radio Shrimps Live Player of the Season 2024/25.

The co-chairmen of Morecambe Football Club have given their first interview to Beyond Radio since relegation from the football league.

Lancaster Phoenix saw record numbers for their annual Easter korfball tournament at the weekend, with more than 50 youth players competing alongside an adult competition.

Bare Cricket Club will field two new teams for the 2025 season, enhancing their commitment to community engagement and talent development.

A 1-1 draw away at Matlock Town bought Lancaster City’s Northern Premier League season to a close.

Morecambe's final EFL away game of the season ended in a 4-1 defeat to Chesterfield at the SMH Group Stadium.

Morecambe Cricket Club's first men's XI prepared for the start of the new season with a friendly win over Lancaster University.

The team at the club shop at Heysham Golf Club are celebrating after winning a national award.

Directors at Morecambe FC said they won't give up after the huge disappointment of the club being relegated back to non-league football.

A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a young boxer who lost his life in a road traffic collision in Morecambe over the Easter weekend.

Lancaster City suffered defeat in the final home League game of the season as Bamber Bridge's sharp eye for goal ensured the visitors took the spoils in a 4-1 victory.

After 18 seasons in the English Football League, Morecambe's relegation to the National League was confirmed after a 3-1 defeat to Salford at the Mazuma on Easter Monday.

Lancaster City will be playing in the Northern Premier League Premier Division next season after a 2-0 victory over Warrington Rylands.

Ten-men Morecambe slipped to the edge of relegation from League Two after a 1-0 defeat at Bromley.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune A 45 Anselmians 2nds 24

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 1st XV 45 Lancashire Royals 21

Runners from Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club have enjoyed success racing across the world as well as closer to home.

Lancaster City survived a late comeback to pick up their first win under Jimmy Marshall.

Morecambe slipped closer to relegation from League Two after a 2-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Carlisle at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Morecambe's Nelson Birchall remained undefeated in his professional career after a sizzling performance in Manchester.

MATCH REPORT: Northwich 26 Vale of Lune 19

The Dolly Blues showed encouraging signs under new boss Jimmy Marshall but fell to a defeat in the closing stages.

Morecambe are six points from safety with five to play, after a ninth straight away defeat in League Two at Grimsby.

Lancaster City Football Club have announced the appointment of Kendal Town boss Jimmy Marshall as their new manager.

The Shrimps cut the gap to League Two safety to four points with six games to play after recording their first back to back wins of the season.

Coastal Amateur Boxing in Morecambe closed out their season with a show of competitive bouts featuring young boxers from around the UK.

Lewis Mansell’s strike in the opening stages of the second half wasn’t enough as City fell to a 4-1 defeat to promotion pushing Worksop Town.

The gap to League Two safety is now seven points after Morecambe’s 1-0 victory over Swindon Town at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Lancaster City and Morpeth Town cancelled each other out on Non League Day at Giant Axe.

Two of the brothers in Morecambe's fighting Birchall family looked impressive as they made their professional boxing debuts.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 54 Burnage 39

Morecambe lost 1-0 for the 14th time this season as the Shrimps slipped seven points from League Two safety after a defeat at Port Vale.

Lancaster City FC will offer free admission to local sporting clubs, under 12s, serving military personnel and veterans, and blue light card holders at their match this Saturday.

The new captains at Morecambe Golf Club have driven in to office.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune Under 16s 32 Kendal Under 16s 19

Ilkeston Town’s clinical eye for goal put the Dolly Blues to the sword at the New Manor Ground.

Ten men Morecambe slipped six points from safety in League Two after a 2-2 draw with the Bluebirds in the Morecambe Bay derby at the Mazuma.

A Lancaster City player will compete in a brand new national televised football competition alongside a host of former football stars and influencers.

A back-to-back world champion from Morecambe has called for more support for disability darts in the town.

Under new stewardship, Lancaster City hit Basford United for four to climb away from the relegation zone.

Troy Gallagher won his second professional fight with a convincing victory over experienced Harry Matthews.

Dave Chisnall gave eventual champion Luke Littler a tough scrap during the Morecambe man's quarter-final exit at the Belgian Darts Open.

MATCH REPORT: Altrincham Kersal 26 Vale of Lune 43

Morecambe are four points from League Two safety after a 2-1 defeat at Stadium MK. 

A Morecambe cheerleading group are preparing to participate in the pinnacle of their sport in America.

Morecambe moved to within one point of League Two safety after a fine 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Manager Chris Willcock has left Lancaster City Football Club by mutual consent.

Here are the latest results for the Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 32 Sandbach 29

A 20th minute goal by Jordan Scanlon gave Hyde United all three points and left Lancaster City looking over their shoulder at the relegation places.

Morecambe slipped to yet another 1-0 defeat – their 13th of the season – against Gillingham in League Two at the Priestfield Stadium.

Morecambe FC has announced a loss of around £1.2 million, for a second consecutive year.

MATCH REPORT: Lancaster City 1 Macclesfield 3

MATCH REPORT: Eccles 2nd XV 26 Vale 2nd 7

Morecambe fell to defeat against league-leaders Walsall at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium, to remain in the League Two relegation zone.

Morecambe remain in the League Two relegation zone after another 1-0 defeat, against Doncaster Rovers at the Mazuma.

An indoor bowling league based at Salt Ayre Sports Centre is celebrating a near-£20K Lottery grant.

Work on a Memorial Garden at the home of Morecambe Football Club has been completed.

MATCH REPORT: Winnington Park 21 Vale of Lune 24

Morecambe moved to within two points of safety in League Two after a 2-0 win over Accrington in the Lancashire derby at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

The first ever Lancaster & Morecambe Series of Darts has been announced.

MATCH REPORT: Firwood Waterloo 21 Vale of Lune 20

A second half penalty from former Premier League striker Adam Le Fondre was enough to see Lancaster City defeated by FC Utd of Manchester at Giant Axe.

Morecambe remain in the League 2 relegation zone after a 2-0 defeat at high-flying Notts County at Meadow Lane.

Morecambe's Reece MacMillan fought his heart out but was beaten in his shot at the British and Commonwealth Titles.

Here are the latest seniors results for Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club.

Lancaster boxer Walter Fury wants to make his fighting family - including cousin Tyson - proud when he enters the ring for his third professional bout.

Morecambe pro boxer Reece MacMillan is ready to write his name in the history books by becoming British champion.

Morecambe remain in the League Two relegation zone after slipping to a 2-1 defeat at Newport County.

Forward Ged Garner has joined on loan from Barrow for the remainder of the season.

Morecambe boxers took home plenty of wins and trophies as boxing returned to the Trimpell Club.

Match Report: Eccles 12 Vale of Lune 38

After a winless January, Lancaster City got off to the perfect start in February to continue their unbeaten run against the Lions of Guiseley.

Morecambe moved off the bottom of the League Two table after a pulsating 4-2 victory in the Lancashire derby with Fleetwood Town at the Mazuma.

Forward Andy Dallas has joined Morecambe on loan from Barnsley until the end of the season.

A Lancaster boxer has struck gold at a first ever national university and college championships.

Morecambe FC can sign players in the January transfer window after satisfying the financial requirements of the English Football League.

Morecambe remain six points from safety in League 2 after Bradford condemned the Shrimps to their 10th 1-0 defeat of the season.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune Colts 22 New Brighton Colts 0

The ten men of Morecambe fell to a narrow defeat against Colchester United at the JobServe Community Stadium.

Morecambe FC have addressed the reasons why the club haven’t made any further signings in the January transfer window.

A top pool player from Morecambe has beaten the best in the world to become the 'Last Woman Standing'.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 43 Widnes 10

Boxing will return to a Morecambe sports and social club featuring some of the town's talented amateur fighters.

A Sam Bailey sizzler wasn’t enough to spark a late comeback in Staffordshire for Lancaster City.

Morecambe are five points from safety in League Two after a 1-0 defeat to high flying Crewe Alexandra at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Lancaster City lost ground on the chasing play-off pack as a solitary goal was enough to dispatch a below par Dollies on Wednesday night in Teesside.

Attacking midfielder Callum Cooke has become Morecambe’s second January signing on a deal until the end of the season.

Goalkeeper Ryan Schofield has joined Morecambe on a short term deal until the end of the season.

Tyson Fury's manager has spoken to Beyond Radio about what the future may hold for 'The Gypsy King' after he announced his retirement from boxing.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing.

Morecambe were knocked out of the FA Cup by Premier League giants Chelsea, on a weekend to be proud of for the Shrimps.

The date has been confirmed for Morecambe's rearranged fixture at Newport County in League Two.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 36 Douglas 10

Morecambe darts ace Dave Chisnall has missed out on a place in the Premier League.

Here are the latest results from the Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club including races from over the festive period.

Morecambe forward Charlie Brown has completed a move to fellow League Two side, Accrington Stanley.

The co-chairmen of Morecambe FC have publicly laughed off an online rumour linking Wayne Rooney with the manager's job at the Shrimps.

The co-chairmen of Morecambe Football Club told fans they have suffered "sleepless nights refreshing the bank account hoping promised money will come in" during the ongoing sale saga.