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• Lancaster district recognised for shaping the future of our food

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• 11-year-old child arrested as part of crime crackdown in Lancaster city centre

  An 11-year-old child has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences committed in Lancaster city centre over recent weeks.

• New eateries set to open in heart of Lancaster shopping area

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• LISTEN: Chain of 800 bras along Morecambe Promenade to put spotlight on breast cancer

  A chain of 800 bras will stretch for a third of a mile along Morecambe Promenade to shine a light on breast cancer.

• Owner calls for support after burglary at Morecambe cafe

  The owner of a cafe in Morecambe town centre said he is "absolutely raging" after an overnight break-in.

• Morecambe Halloween fundraiser gets star backing with help from Lancaster Ghostbusters

  An annual fundraising Halloween display in Morecambe has received Hollywood and national TV support with a little help from the Lancaster Ghostbusters.

• Families join annual candlelit vigil in Lancaster park in Baby Loss Awareness Week

  An annual candlelit vigil has been held in a Lancaster park for those affected by the loss of a baby or young child.

• Morecambe park reopens after £33,000 revamp

  A popular play area in Morecambe has been transformed after a £33,300 revamp.

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• Long motorway delays after lorry and van involved in crash near Lancaster

  The M6 was closed after a crash involving a van and a lorry south of Lancaster.

• Motorist caught driving at double the limit near primary school during Lancaster police operation

  A motorist was caught driving at twice the speed limit near to a primary school during a police operation on a street in Lancaster.

• Crews tackle fire near Heysham

  Three fire engines were sent to deal with a fire in the open at Middleton on Wednesday afternoon.

• Co-op store plans revealed for former village pub near Lancaster

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