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Reform UK choose next Lancashire County Council leader - and he has a message on asylum hotels and budget cuts
Stephen Atkinson is set to become the leader of Lancashire County Council after the Reform UK group that now controls the authority installed him at their helm.

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Next leader of Lancashire County Council announced
The next leader of Lancashire County Council is set to be Cllr Stephen Atkinson.


Abnormal load to cause traffic delays in North Yorkshire and on M6
Motorists have been warned that an abnormal load travelling between Nortrh Yorkshire and the M6 is expected to caused delays.

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Police appeal after car stolen during Garstang burglary
Police are appealing for information after a car was stolen during a burglary in Garstang.


Shops in Bentham and Ingleton 'run dry' of bottled water after Yorkshire Water issues ‘boil order’
Shops in the Bentham and Ingleton areas have sold out and run dry of safe still drinking water according to social media, after Yorkshire Water issues ‘boil order' for tap water.


James Cole crowned Apprentice of the Year at JTL Apprenticeship Awards 2025
Morecambe apprentice James Cole has been announced as the North West Regional Apprentice of the Year (Electrical) at the JTL Regional Awards 2025.


Further roadworks to take place along A6 in Lancaster
Further work is due to take place on upgrading the road surface of a busy stretch of the A6 in Lancaster.


Radford Family respond to questions over weekend trip
The family enjoyed a weekend away in the sunshine


Woman dies following fire at property in Morecambe
A woman has died following a fire at a property in Morecambe over the weekend.


Police probe as woman, 60s, dies in tragic Morecambe house fire
A joint investigation has been launched


Still time to sign up for Moonlight Walk for St John's Hospice
An annual late-night charity walk for St John's Hospice is returning next month - and Beyond Radio will be there!


'No further action' as police end investigation into Morecambe & Lunesdale election allegations
Police said "no criminal offences have been committed" after completing an investigation into alleged irregularities in the Morecambe and Lunesdale general election campaign.


M&S gives update following cyber attack after customers noticed changes to loyalty card
Everything you need to know about the recent Marks & Spencer cyber attack.


Carnforth family's final run in tribute to much-loved dad who died in Helvellyn fall
A couple from Carnforth are dedicating their last ever 10K run to the memory of their son-in-law who died after a fall from Helvellyn.


Plans to extend Lancaster car park at former homeless service site
Plans to extend a public car park in Lancaster have been submitted.


Crews tackle fire started on Morecambe Bay coastal cliff edge
Emergency services say fire crews had to put themselves in unnecessary danger to tackle a fire on a Morecambe Bay cliff edge over the weekend.


Crews called to vehicle fire on M6 near Lancaster
Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire on the M6 near Lancaster.


Firefighters called to dishwasher fire in Morecambe
Crews tackled a dishwasher fire in Morecambe,.


Former Lancaster homeless centre could become car park under city council’s Canal Corridor scheme
Plans have been revealed to extend a public car park at the site of the former Lancaster and District Homeless Action Centre.


Look inside former Lancaster pub which is up for sale for £285k
A former community pub in the heart of Lancaster is being listed for sale.
