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Morecambe cops discuss local crime issues with Police and Crime Commissioner

Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw met with neighbourhood officers in Morecambe to hear first-hand about community concerns and the issues frontline teams are tackling across the Lancaster area.

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Trains cancelled at Carnforth and no trains between Lancaster and Skipton due to flooding

Multiple reports of flooding in the Carnforth area mean services running between Skipton and Lancaster, and also between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness are disrupted.

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Watch the moment famous Brief Encounter clock makes its return to Carnforth station

Visitors to Carnforth Railway Station can once again see the original clock made famous by the 1945 film Brief Encounter, which has returned to its rightful home 80 years after the film's release.

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Brief Encounter clock returns to Carnforth station after six years

The niece of a star of Brief Encounter was a special guest as the iconic clock from the movie returned to Carnforth station after six years.

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Iconic Brief Encounter clock returns to Carnforth station

Carnforth station’s famous Brief Encounter clock is back in its rightful place.

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Scam alert after fake QR codes found on Lancaster car parking machines

Lancashire County Council have issued a scam alert after they removed fake QR codes from parking pay and display machines in Lancaster over the weekend.

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Crash and roundabout flooding causing delays on M6 near Carnforth in Lancashire

There are delays after a crash and flooding on the M6 in Lancashire this afternoon.

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Three Morecambe and Lunesdale schools to benefit from nursery places cash boost

Three schools in Morecambe and Carnforth have been awarded Government funding to improve access to nursery places locally.

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New look for Morecambe music venue approved

A Morecambe music and events venue is set for a new look, after councillors approved plans.

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Paralympic hero brings inspiration as he unveils life‑changing rehab bike at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Colleagues working in the Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary celebrated the official launch of their new over-bed rehabilitation bike with Paralympic gold medallist Stuart Robinson MBE.

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Plans for 250 new homes at former Carnforth quarry site blocked by city council

Plans for up to 250 new homes on a former quarry site in Carnforth have been rejected – against the recommendation of council officers.

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Plans for 250 homes at former Carnforth quarry site thrown out by planners

Plans for up to 250 homes on the site of a former quarry in Carnforth have been rejected by councillors.

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Lancaster community centre leaders send derelict building warning to families

Community figures have issued a warning about the dangers of youngsters playing at a derelict church building.

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April showers on the way: Brits are rushing to buy this “storm-proof” umbrella – now 43% off (aff)

After months of wild weather and April showers still looming, shoppers are snapping up a heavily discounted windproof umbrella that promises not to flip inside out in strong gusts.

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Taxi firm outlines plans for new Morecambe town centre office

A Morecambe taxi firm has submitted plans to the city council to open a town centre office.

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Lancaster police to hold free bike marking event

An event to improve bike security takes place in Lancaster next month.

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Local priorities discussed on Police and Crime Commissioner’s visit to Morecambe

A range of local issues were discussed with police officers during a visit of the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner to Morecambe.

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Paralympic hero unveils life‑changing rehab bike at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

A Paralympic gold medallist was the special guest as a special piece of rehabilitation equipment was unveiled at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

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Government funding will boost nursery provision for three Morecambe and Lancaster schools

More children in Morecambe and Lunesdale will get access to childcare close to home, with three schools receiving government funding to open a Best Start school-based nursery or expand existing provision.

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Building work at Lancaster hospital means A & E patients use different entrance

The building works to help improve the Royal Lancaster Infirmary Emergency Department for patients and colleagues is ongoing.