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Shrimps Trust call for ownership communication in open letter to Morecambe FC chairman
The Shrimps Trust is urging the owners of Morecambe FC to significantly improve fan engagement, claiming an ongoing lack of communication with supporters was damaging the club.
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Police appeal after man dies following collision in Lancaster village
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man sadly died in a collision in Forton.
Appeal after man dies following collision in Forton
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man died in a collision in Forton.
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Pictures and video as workmen arrive at new Morecambe McDonald's
Work is finally under way on the new Morecambe McDonald’s after months of no apparent activity on the site.
Free taxi driver course being offered by Lancaster City Council
Lancaster City Council is currently offering a taxi driver course free of charge thanks to government funding.
Motorists warned as date revealed for switch-on of Lancaster supermarket traffic camera
A camera to catch drivers making illegal manoeuvres at a Lancaster supermarket is set to be switched on next month.
Free bike marking event to take place in Lancaster
An event to improve bike security takes place in Lancaster next month.
Lancaster drivers to be fined under new powers if they attempt dangerous manoeuvres
Drivers in Lancaster will be fined if they attempt unlawful manoeuvres, under new powers being rolled out for enforcing moving traffic offences at a dangerous junction.
Arrests made and drugs seized in Morecambe police operation
An initiative in Morecambe to tackle crime has led to several arrests and the seizure of a quantity of drugs.
Meet the new board chair who will decide how £20m funding will be spent in West End of Morecambe
The new chair of a board who will decide how a £20m investment is to be spent in Morecambe’s West End has been announced.
Three arrests and weapons and illegal drugs seized in Morecambe
Police targeted drugs, anti-social behaviour and vehicle issues during an operation in Morecambe.
Free bike marking event to be held in Lancaster
Lancaster Neighbourhood Policing Team is holding a bike marking and crime prevention event next month.
Lancaster wedding business wins national award
A wedding stationer based near Lancaster has been named a winner at national awards.
Woman arrested in connection with string of thefts from Lancaster village shops
A woman has been arrested in connection with thefts from several village shops.
Charming cottage dating back to circa 1633 for sale in Morecambe village
This enchanting Grade II listed family cottage is steeped in history, charm and character, with every room offering its own magical touch.
Family pays heartbreaking tribute to Lancaster University student found dead on Christmas Day
The family of a Lancaster University student whose body was found in woodland on Christmas Day have paid tribute to an "incredibly intelligent and caring young man".
Latest scores on the doors as 26 Lancashire pubs, restaurants and takeaways given new food hygiene ratings
A total of 26 businesses across Lancashire have received updated food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency.
'Christmas will never be the same': Family's heartfelt tribute to Lancaster University student Tom Dingle
The family of a 19-year-old Lancashire student whose body was tragically found in woodland on Christmas Day have paid a moving tribute to a “kind, intelligent and caring” young man.
Here is what happened during council crackdown on pubs and clubs across Lancaster and Morecambe
A council crackdown has found no breaches of licensing rules in dozens of pubs and clubs across the Lancaster district.
Lancaster firm named one of the UK’s top franchises in the Elite Franchise Top 100 for 2026
Lancaster-based Speedy Freight, one of the UK’s leading same day courier and logistics providers, has been recognised as one of the country’s top franchisors, securing a place in the HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100) for 2026.