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• Man jailed for life for murder of man in Heysham

  A man has been jailed for life after admitting to a murder in Heysham.

• Plans revealed for new McDonalds restaurant in Morecambe

  McDonalds are planning to open a new restaurant in Morecambe town centre.

• Morecambe music charity’s work celebrated by The King at Windsor Castle reception

  The work of a Morecambe music charity in the local community has been celebrated by The King at a special Windsor Castle reception.

• Morecambe electrical contractor announces retirement

  A businessman from Morecambe has announced his retirement and the closure of his electrical contractors office after more than a decade.

• Lancaster city centre baby shop closes doors after 20 years

  A popular baby goods shop in Lancaster has closed its doors for the final time after 20 years.

• New police commander for Lancaster district announced

  Lancashire Police have unveiled the new force commander for the Lancaster district.

• Morecambe Vintage Bus Day celebrates the public transport of yesteryear

  There’s a chance to take a nostalgic trip on the Morecambe buses of yesteryear at the Vintage Bus Day next month.

• Drivers taken to hospital after M6 crash near Carnforth

  Two drivers were taken to hospital after a crash on the M6 near Carnforth.

• Crews tackle tumble dryer fire in Carnforth

  Firefighters have tackled a tumble dryer fire at a house in Carnforth.

• Appeal to find woman with links to Lancaster and Morecambe who went missing in Kendal

  Police have appealed for help to find a missing woman who has links to Lancaster and Morecambe.

• Driver 'more than three times over alcohol limit' after M6 crash near Lancaster

  Police said a driver was more than three times over the legal alcohol limit following a crash which brought the M6 to a standstill near Lancaster.

• Morecambe Winter Gardens to open to public for new season

  The Winter Gardens will open to the public for a new season of weekend tours where people can find out about the latest plans for the theatre.

• 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.