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34 great pictures capture primary school days across Lancaster and Morecambe in the late 2000s
A search through our archives unearthed hundreds of pictures taken by our photographers at primary schools across the Lancaster and Morecambe district through the years.
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Revamp of Morecambe ambulance station given thumbs up
Planned renovations at an ambulance station in Morecambe have been given the go-ahead.
100 'Eric Morecambes' to celebrate TV comedian's centenary with joyful skip on beach
One hundred 'Eric Morecambes' will do the comic's famous dance as part of a special event to celebrate his centenary year - and a Beyond Radio presenter is one of them!
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Jail watchdog's fears over education cuts and ban on books at Lancaster prison
Prisoners at a Lancaster Category C prison are not allowed to receive books from relatives at the same time as education provision has been slashed by more than 40 per cent, a watchdog’s report has revealed.
Old railway signal box in Lancaster village gets new lease of life
A former West Coast Main Line signal box has been turned into a community classroom.
Proud Lancastrians become Freemen and Freewomen of the city
Fifteen proud Lancastrians were admitted to the rolls as Freemen and Freewomen of Lancaster at the weekend.
Garstang care home residents team up with local football teams for matchday magic
A Garstang care home has joined the nation in celebrating a summer of sport...
Gym goer inspires Lancaster health club manager to learn sign language
A client with a hearing impairment gave team manager Lidia the inspiration to undertake a sign language course...
Police to hold free bike coding events in Lancaster villages
Police are holding two bike coding sessions near Lancaster this weekend.
Lancaster residents warned about summer 'silent killer' danger
With both a heatwave and the summer holiday season now under way, Cadent has issued important advice about keeping safe...
Car and cow involved in Lune Valley collision
Fire crews were called to assist after a car and a cow were involved in a road collision.
Police update following assault at Morecambe bar
Two men have been bailed and another released without charge as investigations into an assault at a bar in Morecambe over the weekend continue.
Best parks and green spaces in Lancaster district announced as 2026 Green Flag Award winners
A number of parks and green spaces across Lancaster and Morecambe have received a coveted Green Flag Award for 2026.
Hest Bank signal box transformed into railway classroom
A former railway signal box at Hest Bank has been transformed into a community classroom for schools.
Lancaster police to hold free bike coding events
There are two opportunities to improve your bike security in the Lancaster district later this week.
Police issue warning after burglaries on Heysham street
Police are asking residents to be vigilant after a spate of burglaries at properties on a street in Heysham.
Police issue update after man seriously injured in assault at Morecambe bar
Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with footage
Police issue update into assault investigation at Morecambe bar
Two men have been bailed and another released without charge as investigations into an assault at a bar in Morecambe over the weekend continue.
PHOTOS: Our tour of the biggest ever Morecambe Music Festival
Morecambe Music Festival 2026 was the biggest ever in the popular event's nine-year history and Beyond Radio went to all 40 venues over four days!
Lancaster chippy boss battles heat to complete second of three charity half marathons
Lancaster fish and chip shop owner Nigel Hodgson has completed the second of three half marathons he pledged to run this year in support of St John’s Hospice.