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  Beyond Radio will host a special live programme to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Eric Morecambe.

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• Morecambe cinema turned DIY store gains listed building status

  A former cinema turned DIY shop in Morecambe has been listed for its importance as a heritage building.

• ‘Baby bank’ charity launches to help families in Lancaster and Morecambe

  A ‘baby bank’ charity is launching to help families across Lancaster and Morecambe.

• Music festival to raise funds and remember Morecambe's much-loved dancing man

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• Lancaster part of drink spiking support pilot scheme

  Lancaster is part of a pilot scheme designed to improve access to support for victims of drink spiking.

• New Heysham skatepark plans unveiled

  Plans have been revealed for a new skatepark in Heysham.

• Beyond Radio licence renewed by Ofcom for next five years

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• Driver taken to hospital after two-car crash in Lancaster

  A motorist was taken to hospital after emergency services were called to a road traffic collision in Lancaster.

• Man jailed after throwing brick in face of Lancaster police officer

  A man has been jailed after a Lancaster officer was seriously injured after being hit in the face with a brick thrown through the window of a police car.

• Contractor sought for next phase of Lancaster’s Canal Quarter development

  Lancaster City Council has begun the search for a partner to undertake the next phase of the Canal Quarter development.

• Review begins of Council Tax single person discount in Lancaster district

  Lancaster City Council has launched a review of households currently receiving a single person Council Tax discount to ensure support is reaching only those who are eligible.

• Lancaster quizzer's delight as she wins Grand Final of TV show Mastermind

  This year's champion of the iconic BBC TV quiz show Mastermind is from Lancaster!

• Forty venues announced for return of Morecambe Music Festival

  Forty venues have been announced for the four-day Morecambe Music Festival - expected to once again be a major highlight of the town's summer season.

• Plans for 115 new homes in Lancaster given green light again

  A new housing scheme near the former Lancaster Moor Hospital has again been given the thumbs up.

• Ex-pub bowling green could return after Heysham car dealership refused planning permission

  A car dealership could be ordered to reinstate a bowling green at a closed down Heysham pub after planning permission was refused.

• Morecambe MP welcomes government funding boost for local organisations

  Two community organisations in Morecambe have secured a share of new government funding aimed at bringing people together and strengthening local ties. 

• Campaigners form human chain on A6 in support of green belt land

  Residents have lined a main road as part of a national day of protest against development on green belt land.

• PHOTOS: Stained glass window restoration revealed at Morecambe Winter Gardens

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