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• Cash for repairs to Lancaster Port gate announced in £6.5m flood defence package

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

• Carnforth fire crews issues safety advice after tackling blazes in the open

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

• EXCLUSIVE: Battle of Britain Dakota display announced for Armed Forces Day in Morecambe

  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.

• Heysham school to open new nursery after government cash boost

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

• Local election candidates announced

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

• Holiday park empire donates £100K to Lancaster hospice

  A holiday park company has been thanked after donating £100,000 to a Lancaster hospice.

• Lancaster and Morecambe events will 'Spring into Action' over food

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

• Lancaster City Council shortlisted for four local government awards

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

• Man pleads guilty to Heysham murder

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

• Driest March in Lancaster since records began

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

• Pioneering Morecambe 'podcast' from 1980s unearthed after 44 years

  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.

• Lorry driver from Morecambe arrested after positive roadside drug test

  A lorry driver from Morecambe was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs in the South Lakes.

• Hundreds raised after vandalism to Lancaster hospice shop

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

• Plans under way to bring spring flowerbed planting back to Morecambe

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

• New cycle and pedestrian friendly crossing completed in Morecambe

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

• INTERVIEWS: Morecambe Bay visitor guide launched with high hopes for tourist season

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

• Council looking at ways to fund £1m refurb of village hall in Carnforth

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

• Pan-disability game at Morecambe FC will raise awareness of autism

  A pan-disability football game will take place at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium to help raise awareness of autism, and the support available to those who may need it.

• Morecambe lifeboat crew respond to reports of ‘flashing lights and red flares’

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