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20 pictures look back at the hugely popular annual Wray Scarecrow Festival from 1999-2000
The countdown is under way for one of the North West’s most popular annual events.
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All are welcome at opening of Morecambe primary school’s pioneering new eco-garden
It’s the time of year when everything’s growing in the garden, especially in one very special shared school space.
Former cinema in Morecambe awarded listed building status
The former Odeon cinema in Morecambe is now a Grade II listed building.
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Date announced for spades in ground at Eden Project Morecambe
A date for work to start on the long awaited Eden Project Morecambe has been revealed for the first time.
Lancaster City Council issues update for residents still waiting for new food waste bins
Lancaster City Council has said people across the district awaiting their new food waste bins should receive them “soon”.
Beyond Radio to broadcast live on Eric Morecambe's centenary
Beyond Radio will host a special live programme to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Eric Morecambe.
Threatened Lancaster day centre workers and clients to lead this year's May Day march
Workers, clients and their families from a threatened Lancaster day centre will lead this year’s trades union May Day march.
‘Baby bank’ charity launches to help families in Lancaster and Morecambe
A ‘baby bank’ charity is launching to help families across Lancaster and Morecambe.
ID checks plan for Heysham ferry passengers
The Isle of Man Government is inviting views on a proposal to require passengers travelling with the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company from Heysham, Liverpool, Birkenhead, Dublin and Belfast to carry identification when they travel.
Morecambe cinema turned DIY store gains listed building status
A former cinema turned DIY shop in Morecambe has been listed for its importance as a heritage building.
Music festival to raise funds and remember Morecambe's much-loved dancing man
A music festival will be held in Lancaster to raise funds in memory of a much-loved local legend known for his dancing feet.
Lancashire pension savers are unwittingly bankrolling disastrous US gas expansion
Do you know where your pension cash is being used? Lancashire pension savers are unknowingly bankrolling a controversial US gas expansion, reports the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.
Lancaster part of drink spiking support pilot scheme
Lancaster is part of a pilot scheme designed to improve access to support for victims of drink spiking.
Lancaster dad sets up community clean-ups in bid to rid River Lune of rubbish
A Lancaster man dedicating his spare time to cleaning up the River Lune is calling on the community to help.
Driver taken to hospital after two car collision in Lancaster
A motorist was taken to hospital after a collision in Lancaster.
New Heysham skatepark plans unveiled
Plans have been revealed for a new skatepark in Heysham.
May the forks be with you at Star Wars themed beer and pie festival in Lancaster
The White Cross, Merchants 1688 and Stonewell Tap Pubs are holding their 18th Annual Beer and Pie Festival this weekend from April 24 to 26.
Beyond Radio licence renewed by Ofcom for next five years
Beyond Radio is delighted to announce that our licence to broadcast has been renewed for another five years.
Owners raise a glass to 20 years at Lancaster pub
Twenty years ago, Hannah and Martin Horner decided that The Blob Shop in Dalton Square was simply too good a venue to be overlooked.
Carnforth business shortlisted for major award
A Carnforth business has been named a finalist for Construction & Building Services StartUp of the Year at the North West regional final of the UK StartUp Awards 2026.