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Longest running music festival in Morecambe saved thanks to key sponsor

Organisers of Morecambe's longest running music festival have thanked a company that champions young people with disabilities for saving this year's event.

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Food hygiene fails and passes as 15 pubs, restaurants and takeaways in Lancashire given new ratings

15 businesses across Lancashire have received updated hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

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34 nostalgic pictures of Morecambe's Happy Mount Park through the years

The popular Happy Mount Park is situated at the eastern end of Morecambe promenade.

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Lancaster care home nurse struck off by NMC after giving unprescribed medication and trying to frame colleague

A nurse who double-dosed a care home resident and then tried to frame a colleague has been struck off by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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16 pictures bring back happy memories of Morecambe’s popular Frontierland fairground

Frontierland theme park in Morecambe operated from 1906 to 1999, with a final year consisting of only travelling rides in 2000.

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Dog blood donors urgently needed in Lancaster and Morecambe - here's how to check if your pet can help

Pet Blood Bank UK is currently appealing for dogs in Lancaster and Morecambe to come forward as blood donors to help save the lives of other dogs.

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Lancaster fashion store hosts women in business event

Renes in Lancaster proudly hosted its first ever Women in Business Networking Event, welcoming nearly 50 inspiring women into the boutique for a vibrant evening of connection, celebration, and community.

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Doctor reminds people in Lancaster and Morecambe of healthcare options over  Easter bank holiday

People in Lancaster and Morecambe are being reminded to use https://111.nhs.uk/ online as their first point of contact for non-emergency medical advice over the Easter bank holiday weekend (April 18-21).

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PHOTOS: Hundreds enjoy fun activities at Lancaster University's 'Campus in the City'

More than 600 people enjoyed Lancaster University’s popular Campus in the City event.

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The faces of 14 shoplifters, thieves, burglars and robbers jailed in Lancashire in 2025 so far

These are the faces of 14 shoplifters, thieves and burglars jailed in Lancashire in 2025 so far.

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Carnforth woman’s bowel cancer story shared to raise awareness

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is backing a campaign that encourages people to share potentially-lifesaving information.

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'Do I have to get my child sectioned before you'll help me?' Plan to improve Lancashire special needs services

Dozens of extra staff are to be recruited as part of an attempt to reduce the "unacceptable delays” faced by Lancashire families needing support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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Lancaster Farms inmates paid £152k in compensation in last five years

More than £152,000 in compensation has been paid to inmates injured at Lancaster Farms over the past five years, it has been revealed.

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Family pay tribute to Clapham man who died in collision near North Yorkshire village Ingleton

The family of a man who died in a collision near Ingleton on Tuesday (April 15) have movingly paid tribute to him.

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Court news for Lancaster and Morecambe

The following people were dealt with by magistrates at Lancaster, Preston and Burnley:

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Morecambe camper van protesters hold prom and town hall demos

Camper van owners who oppose a potential ban on overnight parking along Morecambe promenade have protested amid fears of increasing restrictions on leisure vehicle owners.

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Wards at Royal Lancaster Infirmary to reopen to visitors after norovirus outbreak

Ward 35 and the Acute Medical Unit at Royal Lancaster Infirmary are to reopen to visitors after a norovirus outbreak.

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Police target nuisance riders illegally riding off-road motorbikes and e-bikes

Police countywide are cracking down on people illegally riding off-road motorbikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and electric assisted pedal cycles.

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Thousands raised in memory of Lancaster & Morecambe College student, 18, who died of cardiac arrest

Fundraisers are under way in memory of a much-loved sports student from Lancaster & Morecambe College who died suddenly of cardiac arrest aged just 18.

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Morecambe campervan protest held against proposed overnight promenade ban

Critics say campervans spoil the view