Spirit of much-loved Morecambe man lives on through West End music festival

More from Local News

• End of an era as Carnforth high street takeaway shuts

  A popular high street takeaway in Carnforth has closed its doors after decades of serving the people of the town.

• 'Tiny Bowland Tower' stunt helps Lancaster University student radio station win big at awards

  Lancaster University's student radio station is celebrating a big awards win - including one for dressing up as the iconic Bowland Tower!

• Lancaster WH Smith to be renamed after £76m sale of UK stores

  A familiar name from the Lancaster high street is set to disappear following the sale of WH Smith stores across the UK.

• Post Office branch to remain in Morecambe under new franchise deal

  Full Post Office services will remain in Morecambe but not necessarily in the current location - it has been announced.

• Beyond Radio presenter speaks out after gang's violent threats on Morecambe cycle track

  A Beyond Radio presenter has spoken out after being threatened by a gang of youths while walking along the cycle track in broad daylight.

• Land purchased for community farm in Lancaster

  A Lancaster district food network has successfully purchased a three acre plot of land just outside the city centre.

• Fire crews deal with road traffic collision in Morecambe

  Fire crews had to give medical attention to a person involved in a road traffic collision in Morecambe.

• Widespread damage caused as vandals target Morecambe primary school

  A primary school in Morecambe is counting the cost after suffering extensive vandalism over the weekend.

• Town centre road in Kirkby Lonsdale closed after fire is now open

  Market Street in Kirkby Lonsdale has reopened to vehicles, after it closed following a major fire in December.

• Lancaster youth charity announces local NHS stalwart as new Chair

  An NHS stalwart from Lancaster has been named as the new Chair of a pioneering local youth charity.

• PHOTOS: New Prom Fest music festival pulls crowds to sunny Morecambe

  The first ever Prom Fest music festival was a huge success and Beyond Radio was delighted to be part of it.

• PHOTOS: Flower bed planting scheme brings beautiful colours to Eric Morecambe Statue

  Volunteers and council staff have joined forces to give our Eric a blooming great floral view.

• Lancaster man jailed for sexually assaulting woman

  A Lancaster man has been jailed for more than five years for sexually assaulting and attacking a woman.

• 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.