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Repairs to a vital access gate used by boats coming in and out of Lancaster Port have received a funding boost.

Firefighters have issued safety advice after tackling two blazes in the open in Carnforth this week.

An aerial display by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota plane will be part of this year's Armed Forces Day celebrations in Morecambe.

A Heysham primary school will open a new nursery in September after receiving more than £140,000 in government funding.

The candidates standing in this year's local elections have been announced.

A series of events and workshops will be held in the Lancaster area for people to gather over good food.

Lancaster City Council has been shortlisted in four categories in a top local government awards.

A man has pleaded guilty to a murder in Heysham on the seventh day of his trial.

Scientists at Lancaster University’s Hazelrigg weather station have recorded the driest March since records began at the site nearly 60 years ago.

A recording of the sights and sounds of Morecambe made more than 40 years ago has been shared publicly for the first time since it was produced.

Supporters of a Lancaster hospice have been rallying round after vandalism to its city centre charity shop.

A scheme to help bring Morecambe back into bloom is well under way.

Work has been completed on an eye-catching new cycle and pedestrian friendly crossing in Morecambe.

There were plenty of good news stories for the Morecambe Bay area at the launch of its annual brochure for tourists.

A village hall in Carnforth has been earmarked for a £1 million refurbishment project.

Morecambe’s lifeboat crew responded to reports of ‘flashing lights and red flares’ at sea over the weekend.

Around 2,000 children have taken part in an annual singing festival in Lancaster.

Only a handful of tickets are left for an annual weekend celebrating the music of the Mods in Morecambe.

The line-up has been revealed for a new festival bringing three days of live music to Morecambe.

A local cancer charity will stage a number of fundraising events at a popular Morecambe venue, as part of a new partnership.

Crews have tackled a building fire in the West End of Morecambe.

Local heroes from across the Lancaster district have been recognised by the outgoing High Sheriff of Lancashire.

A man has been jailed after being found in possession of jewellery and watches he’d stolen from a store in Lancaster city centre.

Lancaster's famous coffee roasters are set to open a new 'hidden' venue and restaurant in the city centre.

A homecare provider has launched a new initiative to help tackle loneliness and isolation.

A 1920s-themed ball has raised more than £20,000 for a Lancaster-based cancer charity.

A sculptor from Morecambe is set to unveil his statue of one of the most famous artists of all-time.

The last motorbike ridden by the late Hairy Biker Dave Myers has raised money for a Lancaster charity.

Fisheries officers have begun patrols along the Morecambe Bay coastline trying to protect endangered European eels from poachers.

The founder of a Lancaster charity that supports people living with neurological conditions has been recognised with a special accolade.

Morecambe Town Council has called for football fans to stop parking dangerously near Morecambe FC on match days.

Lancaster University will host a summer school open to the public looking at the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by con-artists.

A free event to help improve your health and wellbeing will be held in Lancaster.

A photographer from Lancaster has talked about battling mental health while preparing to take on a 21-mile run to raise funds for Mind.

The founders of a Carnforth-based charity that provides training for schools in children’s safeguarding have met with the Morecambe MP.

Camper van owners will stage a public protest against attempts to ban overnight parking of motorhomes on Morecambe Promenade.

A Lancaster city centre hotel has entered its 400th anniversary year with big plans for the future.

Fire crews from Morecambe and Bolton-le-Sands attended a fire in Warton yesterday afternoon.

Lancaster and Morecambe College are celebrating their latest Ofsted inspection which graded the College as Good across all areas.

A woman found in possession of a large quantity of cocaine and cash in Lancaster city centre has been jailed.

Family members have helped launch a new campaign for St John's Hospice by sharing cherished memories of their loved ones in a touching video.

People living outside the LA1-LA6 postcodes will be charged for entry to Lancaster City Museum in a shake-up of admission prices.

Plans to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Carnforth have been announced.

Renovation work on a parish church centre in the West End of Morecambe is under way.

A criminal gang who smuggled drugs and phones into Lancaster Farms prison have been given lengthy jail sentences.

A Lancaster church has celebrated the opening of a new Welcome building as part of a multi-million pound redevelopment.

Lancaster University has named its next vice-chancellor.

A new box office has opened at Morecambe Winter Gardens for its events and concerts this year.

An author's 'cosy crime novel' set in the Lune Valley has been inspired by the war in Ukraine and refugees.

A foodbank volunteer from Lancaster sang her way towards a £100,000 head-to-head with a legendary quiz brain on hit ITV show 'The Chase'.

The Morecambe Winter Gardens has been given the go ahead to carry out plans to increase its capacity to 1600.

The Eden Project CEO says the project director of their planned new Morecambe attraction was appointed after a "rigorous process" involving more than 60 applicants.

Work has been completed on a major improvement project to a road near Carnforth which was once one of the UK's shortest motorways. 

The chairman of Morecambe Town Council has announced he has left the Morecambe Bay Independent group to join Reform UK.

The Chief Executive of Lancashire County Council will write to the boss of the Post Office to demand the branch in Morecambe town centre is spared from closure.

A new project director for Eden Project Morecambe - its first official employee - and a new design team have been appointed.

Plans for celebrating the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Morecambe have been announced.

A man has been arrested as police investigate burglaries at Chinese takeaways and a bar in Lancaster.

A Lancaster house built by the man famous for locking up the Pendle Witches celebrates its 400th anniversary later this year.

Six new Non-Executive Directors have joined the board of Lancaster and Morecambe Chamber of Commerce.

Police have put out an appeal for information after a man with a large bottle tried to break into a house in Morecambe.

The UK's first and only craft beer festival to be held inside a prison is coming to Lancaster.

More than 150 guests helped raise more than £15,000 at a charity ball in aid of a Morecambe charity for young people with disabilities.

Two friends have opened a school in Morecambe to share their passion for Irish dancing with a new generation.

A youth football team will take on a fundraising challenge after their goalkeeper's mum and dad were both diagnosed with cancer.

More than five million people watched the latest series of The Bay, according to official figures.

A teenage scooter rider suffered serious injuries following a collision with a car in Morecambe over the weekend.

Beyond Bear has been setting an example ahead of the start of a campaign to keep Lancaster tidy.

Morecambe Bay businesses are celebrating after being named as finalists in awards recognising family-run firms.

Emergency services have rescued two people from the River Lune in Lancaster.

Emergency services were called to a car on fire on the M6 near Lancaster.

A recruitment company and a security firm from Lancaster have both won at an annual countywide business awards.

The latest figures show that visitor numbers to the Lancaster and Morecambe District are on the up.

Strike action affecting trains at Lancaster on Sundays has been called off.

Leaders on Lancaster City Council have clashed as talks continue over plans for a major shake-up of local government.

A campaign for electric trains between Morecambe and Heysham - and to add extra platforms on the route to support the Eden Project - has taken a step forward.

The flag of the Commonwealth has been raised above Morecambe and Lancaster town halls on an annual day of celebration.

A minute's silence has been held in memory of a former leader of the Conservatives on Lancaster City Council.

A Lancaster mum diagnosed with skin cancer after a chance encounter is helping researchers to trial a pioneering blood test that can spot signs of melanoma returning.

Children at a Morecambe primary school have enjoyed a special week of books and breakfast - helped by a friendly seal!

Lancaster tip has been shut because workers were trying to clear a backlog of waste caused by motorway closures in the area, a councillor said.

An award winning TV chef from Lancaster has announced she will be leaving her role at a renowned luxury hotel and restaurant after 23 years.

Head teachers in Morecambe and Lancaster have spoken of their delight as their schools received a share of £13,000 raised from an annual music festival supported by Beyond Radio.

County-wide plans to spend a government grant will include improvements to Lancaster city centre bus services, it has been announced.

A woman has died after a collision on a road in Morecambe.

Police want to trace two people from Morecambe they wish to speak to in connection with a blackmail investigation.

Lancaster and Wyre's Labour MP Cat Smith will be taking on the challenge of the London Marathon 2025 next month to raise funds for the Bay Hospitals Charity.

A service and remembrance walk have been held in Lancaster to mark five years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The McDonalds drive-through in Morecambe has been fenced off as work takes place ahead of a grand reopening next month.

Tyson Fury will swap boxing for football when he manages the England team at this year's Soccer Aid.

Two men who sexually abused a 14 year old girl have been jailed.

Plans to convert the former YMCA building in Lancaster into 17 student flats have been approved.

High street businesses are continuing to face challenging times as two more closed down in Morecambe town centre.

A group of local veterans and families of veterans will be sleeping out on Morecambe Promenade to highlight the issue of homelessness in the military veteran's community.

Carnforth firefighters had to walk to the scene of a blaze over the weekend due to parked cars blocking the road.

Work has been taking place on land near Lancaster University ahead of the building of a major new solar energy farm.

Emergency services were called after a person fell down steps near to the Stone Jetty on Morecambe Promenade.

The road resurfacing schemes planned for the Lancaster district over the next 12 months have been revealed.

Police are looking for a man as they investigate a sexual act in public in Lancaster.

Two youths were arrested and e-scooters seized after gangs of children caused havoc in Lancaster venues.

A two-day BBC Introducing live music show has been announced as part of an event standing in for Lancaster Music Festival this year.

Colourful costumes and brilliant books were the order of the day as Lancaster and Morecambe schools celebrated World Book Day.

Family members who have lost loved ones have spoken fondly of a Lancaster-based cancer charity's special tribute event ahead of its return this spring.

The family of a football-loving girl who died after being hit by a car on a sports pitch in Kendal have paid tribute to "a force of nature".

A brave band of walkers brought together by a Lancaster hotel tackled a one day 30 mile hiking challenge to raise funds for a good cause.

Two events to help people and families learn more about the work of Lancaster University are being held this spring.

Customers of a popular baby goods shop in Lancaster have wished the team well after the owner announced it will be closing after 20 years.

A Lancaster writer who went from a Saturday job at Waterstones to becoming a Sunday Times bestseller is looking forward to being part of the city's oldest festival.

Emergency services have rescued two people from the River Lune at Lancaster.

A man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a road crash in Lancaster.

A popular park cafe in Lancaster is unlikely to reopen in its current form after damage during Storm Eowyn.

The writer of Morecambe-based TV drama The Bay says he still has more stories to tell as he hopes for a sixth series.

An organiser of a four-day live music celebration set to stand in for Lancaster Music Festival this October has revealed more about plans for the event.

Police are appealing for information after a house in Lancaster was burgled while the occupant was inside.

A new sandwich shop in Lancaster has opened its doors and one of its first customers was the city's MP.

A developer has revealed plans to build around 260 new homes in fields off the A6 at Bolton-le-Sands.

New Stop signs have been installed to improve safety at a dangerous Lancaster crossroads.

An opportunity to step into the ultra-sinister world of the ‘Real Peaky Blinders’ is presented later this month at a public lecture organised by Lancaster University.

Firefighters have tackled a derelict building fire in Lancaster.

The date of this year's kite festival in Morecambe has been announced as organisers launched a crowdfunding bid.

A bin wagon and a car have been involved in a road traffic collision in Lancaster city centre.

A new youth centre has officially opened in Lancaster with a creative trail of performances for people to follow across the city centre.

One of two new ships to serve the Heysham to Belfast freight route has been launched at a ceremony in China.

Lancaster City Council has agreed its budget for 2025/26 at a heated meeting at Morecambe Town Hall.

Food waste bins are set to return to households across the Lancaster and Morecambe District as part of a nationwide drive to boost recycling.

A record number of films have been submitted for the fourth annual Lancaster International Film Festival.

A ceramic artist from a village near Lancaster features in an award-winning BBC show next week.

Cast members of Morecambe-based television drama The Bay have praised the town in a new ITV trailer video released ahead of the new series.

Stunning murals have appeared around Morecambe as part of a new campaign to brighten up the town - and include a touching tribute to a man known for feeding pigeons.

A person has died after being found collapsed outside Lancaster station.

CCTV has shown people acting suspiciously "obviously scouting up and down driveways" as police investigate a spate of shed and garage burglaries in Lancaster.

An event where people can find out more about plans for a new banking hub in Morecambe has been announced.

Lancaster City Council has been given until March 21 to explain how it will reorganise under local government shake-up plans which could see the council scrapped.

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

A legendary DJ is launching a new regular afternoon of live music and memories called 'Radio Morecambe'.

The future of an historic Heysham community building has been secured thanks to a four-figure grant from a renewable energy firm.

A man has been taken to hospital after a car overturned on a residential street in Morecambe.

Plans have been revealed to repair and restore a former Morecambe antiques centre by converting it into 11 flats.

Four months of roadworks to reduce flood risk on the M6 between Lancaster and Kendal are under way.

The driver of a van was found to be three times the legal drink drive limit when they were stopped on the M6 at Lancaster.

Lancaster City FC has condemned the behaviour of fans after police were called to crowd trouble during a league game with Macclesfield.

Thousands of people lined the Promenade to watch a colourful parade as part of the two-day Baylight festival of illuminations in Morecambe.

Bosses at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary have again raised operational levels to their highest point due to rising patient demand.

A highly-respected local journalist who won an award for his sensitive handling of the aftermath of the Morecambe Bay cockling tragedy has died, aged 80.

A gig in Lancaster by top singer-songwriter Frank Turner in aid of a local charity where his sister works has completely sold out.

People have been advised to avoid the beach at Half Moon Bay at Heysham after an apparent oil spill.

The closure of a famous Lancaster antiques centre is approaching and we have been invited to take a look around during its final days of trade.

Young people will host a day of creativity in Lancaster as they launch their brand new youth centre in the city.

A popular Lancaster wedding venue closed due to financial difficulties and falling demand, it has been announced.

Morecambe Town Council's share of Council tax will rise but a leading councillor says this is so they can bring more services to the town.

Morecambe looks set to have a kite festival again this summer after the town council revealed plans to resurrect it.

Police have chased a gang riding off-road bikes through a Morecambe housing estate after reports of them threatening people and causing damage in the town.

Last-ditch preparations are being made ahead of the popular Baylight festival in Morecambe.

A woman has been charged after a report of an elderly woman's bank card being fraudulently used in Lancaster.

The shock closure of a popular Lancaster canalside hotel has left couples without a wedding venue at short notice.

A top chef and familiar face in local hospitality has found a new home behind the bar of a unique Morecambe pub.

A person and a dog had to be rescued by Morecambe’s lifeboat crew after becoming stuck in mud.

ITV has confirmed that Morecambe based crime drama The Bay will return to our screens next month.

Controversial plans to build 49 new houses on a Lancaster car park as part of the Canal Quarter development have taken a step forward.

Lancaster's hospice has joined a national campaign featured in a powerful TV advert based on real-life stories of care.

The last motorbike ridden by a beloved TV personality will help raise funds for a Lancaster-based charity.

A family-run cafe has opened its doors in Morecambe town centre.

A disappointing school report of Eric Morecambe's - as well as many other personal belongings - will go on display in Lancaster after a successful bid at an auction.

An annual music festival in aid of local schools has smashed its previous record total by raising a five-figure sum for the first time.

A Lancaster campaigner whose dad was seriously injured in a road accident while cycling on the Bay Gateway has hailed news of a £6m boost for cycle lanes and walking routes.

A fundraiser has been launched to help expand a five-day festival of art in Lancaster and bring it to the city streets.