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  A champion of Lancaster city centre has spoken of his frustration at continued anti-social behaviour aimed at local businesses.

• Lancaster MP "disappointed" in Government decision on Jackdaw gas field

  The Lancaster MP has criticised the Government's decision to approve drilling in the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.

• Morecambe announced as key part of Lancashire stage of Tour de France

  Morecambe will be placed firmly in the spotlight when the Tour de France passes through the Lancaster district in 2027.

• Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth Remembrance services announced

  Services will take place across the Lancaster and Morecambe district to mark Remembrance Sunday.

• LISTEN: Lancaster prisoners carve penguins for Christmas trail with a difference

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• EXCLUSIVE: Massive Wagons to headline Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch On 2026

  Top rock band Massive Wagons will be the headliners at this year's Lancaster Christmas Lights Switch On.

• Morecambe mum celebrates podium success at Ms Great Britain Classic

  A mum from Morecambe has achieved a top three finish at the first time of asking in the Ms Great Britain Classic beauty contest for women aged 45 and over.

• LISTEN: Inside transformation of historic former Morecambe pub and hotel

  We've been behind-the-scenes as a historic former Morecambe pub and hotel is transformed into 14 new apartments.

• Heysham car sales boss "massively disappointed" after losing appeal over ex-pub land

  A car dealership boss has spoken out after a government planning inspector dismissed his appeal over the use of land at a former pub in Heysham.

• LISTEN: Photographer meets 'Alternative Kids' 46 years on for emotional reunion

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• Council deal with more than 4,000 fly-tipping incidents in Lancaster district since start of year

  Lancaster City Council say they’ve dealt with the equivalent of 30 double-decker buses filled with unwanted household items that have been fly-tipped since January.

• Police issue warning about cold callers in Carnforth

  Police have issued a warning about cold callers targeting elderly residents in Carnforth.

• Project to prepare inmates for release unveiled at Lancaster prison

  A new facility that aims to prisoners prepare for life after release and reducing the risk of reoffending has been unveiled at HMP Lancaster Farms.

• Free disabled parking to continue in Lancaster City Council car parks after huge response to survey

  Free parking for an unlimited time in Lancaster City Council pay and display car parks will continue for disabled Blue Badge holders following a public survey.

• Lancaster district premises visited as part of hate crime awareness campaign

  Premises and venues across the Lancaster district were among the many places visited by local officers as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week.

• What's On: Our Halloween and bonfire/fireworks events guide

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• Man arrested after two-car crash in Morecambe

  A man has been arrested after a crash near Torrisholme Square in Morecambe.

• Lancaster MP welcomes plans to fine bus and train passengers for playing loud music

  The Lancaster MP has backed a government plan to fine people for being noisy on public transport.

• Fireworks seized after anti-social behaviour in Lancaster park

  Police seized fireworks after ‘repeated incidents’ of anti-social behaviour at a park in Lancaster.

• Lancaster district recognised for shaping the future of our food

  Our local area has become the first in the North West to receive a prestigious award for transforming how we produce and use food.