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Lancaster to Barrow trains to run again after derailment
Trains between Lancaster and Barrow will run again after it was announced that the line will reopen following a derailment.
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Morecambe chief exec to depart the Shrimps in the summer
Morecambe Football Club’s chief executive will depart in the summer, the Shrimps have announced.
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Controversial Frontierland plans would have left Morecambe Town Council with 'critically low' reserves
Morecambe Town Council would have had 'critically low' financial reserves if controversial plans to spend £1m of taxpayers' money on a Frontierland project had gone ahead - says an auditor.
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'Significant progress' as repair work continues after Lancaster-Barrow train came off tracks
Railway bosses say "significant progress" has been made to get trains running between Lancaster and Barrow again after a derailment four weeks ago.
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Council teams go head-to-head to pull seven-and-a-half tonne truck in Lancaster
Two teams of Lancaster City Council staff will go head-to-head in a truck pull for good causes.
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Morecambe artist returns to exhibit at 'Olympics of art world' in Venice
An artist from Morecambe is set to exhibit his work at the 'Olympics of the art world' in Venice for the second time.
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Appeal after break-in attempt at hospice shop in Morecambe
A Lancaster hospice has appealed for help after an attempted break-in at a charity shop in Morecambe.
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'Increasingly concerned' police renew appeal to find man who went missing in Morecambe
Police say they are increasingly concerned about a 73-year-old man who went missing from Morecambe.
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West End Festival announces return in 2024
A long running festival based in the West End of Morecambe will return next month.
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INTERVIEW: Drummer shares his music memories from Simply Red stardom to glorious Morecambe sunsets
A musician who shot to fame with Simply Red has visited the Beyond Radio studio to talk about his fascinating career and how he wants to help the Morecambe music scene.
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Celebrate Earth Day in Lancaster district
Lancaster City Council will be celebrating Earth Day next week by giving out wildflower seeds alongside the opportunity to find out more about the work it’s doing to tackle the climate emergency.
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INTERVIEW: How the Prince's Trust is helping young people in Lancaster and Morecambe
Young people in Lancaster and Morecambe continue to receive opportunities thanks to a charity set up by King Charles.
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Woman rescued near Morecambe Promenade as lifeboat called out three times in a day
A woman was rescued after becoming stuck in mud off Morecambe Promenade in one of three call-outs in a day for the town's lifeboat crew.
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Firefighters called to house fire in Morecambe
Firefighters were called to a house fire on Morecambe Road in Morecambe.
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Human remains found near Silverdale included 'skull believed to be male'
Human remains found near a Silverdale beach included a skull which police believe is male, a detective inspector has told Beyond Radio.
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Lancaster City Council secures more than £750,000 from government towards Supa Skips clean up
The Lancaster City Council leader has praised a ‘cross-party effort’ after more than £750,000 of government cash was secured to help pay for the clean-up operation at the Supa Skips site.
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Man suffers serious facial injury in ‘vicious attack’ by man ‘in possession of knuckledusters’
Police in Lancaster say a man suffered a serious facial injury after being assaulted with knuckledusters in the city centre.
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INTERVIEW: Morecambe antiques dealer moves to new home in Lancaster city centre
An antiques dealer has moved his treasure trove of collector's items from Morecambe Promenade to a new home in Lancaster city centre.
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Morecambe Winter Gardens advertise new paid roles for ‘People’s Palace’
New jobs will be created at the Winter Gardens in Morecambe as the restoration of the grand old theatre moves into its next phase.
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Morecambe and Lancaster arts groups receive award nomination for school vaccination project
A Morecambe music charity and a Lancaster dance group are up for a major award after helping schoolchildren make informed choices about vaccinations.
South Cumbria News
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98% of pupils secure place at first choice primary school in South Cumbria
More than 98 per cent of pupils have been offered their first-choice primary school in South Cumbria.
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Barrow man charged with burglary and fraud
A man from Barrow has been charged with burglary, fraud and assault offences after incidents in the town.
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Long-serving nurse marks retirement with head shave to help Barrow hospital baby unit
A long-serving nurse braved a head shave upon her retirement to raise funds to help babies at a Barrow hospital.
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Boxing champion turned poet joins dream project to show off the best of Barrow
A former boxing champion turned poet is among four artists working with Barrow people on a dream project.
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Kirkstone Pass to close for resurfacing works
Drivers are being reminded that Kirkstone Pass will be closed to all vehicles for two weeks from tomorrow (April 16) for resurfacing works.
Local Sport
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Morecambe chief exec to depart the Shrimps in the summer
Morecambe Football Club’s chief executive will depart in the summer, the Shrimps have announced.
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Morecambe FC ‘outraged’ at decision to scrap FA Cup replays as club calls for independent regulator
Morecambe FC has condemned the decision taken to scrap replays in the FA Cup from next season.
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What's On Guide to Local Sport W/C April 20
Here is our weekly What's On Guide to sport in the North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay area.
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Latest Morecambe darts league results
Here are the latest results from the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.
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Vale of Lune excel in cup tie win over Aspatria
MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 45 Aspatria 19
Beyond Radio Station News
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Beyond Radio's Silent Mark appears on TV game show The 1% Club
Beyond Radio presenter Silent Mark has appeared on hit ITV Saturday night game show The 1% Club.
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INTERVIEW: Beyond Radio presenter fighting cancer for third time takes on '60 before 60' challenge
A Beyond Radio presenter who is fighting cancer for the third time is taking on 60 different challenges before his 60th birthday to fulfil his bucket list and raise money for charity.
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Beyond Radio to once again host Big Family Day Out at Highest Point festival
Beyond Radio is delighted to be hosting The Big Family Day Out at Highest Point festival once again - with a diverse range of local and national performers on the main stage.
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PHOTOS: Beyond Radio's Greg Lambert and musician Jay Blackburn present funds from music festival to local schools
Beyond Radio's Greg Lambert has joined musician Jay Blackburn in presenting money raised from an annual music festival to six schools in Morecambe and Lancaster.
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A huge thank you to Beyond Radio founding director Nathan Hill as he departs for pastures new
The Beyond Radio team would like to give a massive thank you to one of our founder directors Nathan Hill as he embarks on a new adventure.
Local Music News
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INTERVIEW: Drummer shares his music memories from Simply Red stardom to glorious Morecambe sunsets
A musician who shot to fame with Simply Red has visited the Beyond Radio studio to talk about his fascinating career and how he wants to help the Morecambe music scene.
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Lancaster musician releases debut poetry book
A popular Lancaster musician has unveiled her latest creative pursuit – a book of poems.
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IN SESSION: Scott Millington
We were delighted to welcome Lancaster singer-songwriter Scott Millington into the Beyond Radio studio.
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IN CONVERSATION: Evie Plumb
Beyond Radio’s Chris Brookbanks has been talking to the lead singer of Lancaster band, LOWES, as they release their new single.
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Lake District band’s new single tells story of World War II plane crash
The new single from a local band recounts the story of the night a plane crashed into a Lake District fell during World War II.
Business News
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INTERVIEW: Morecambe antiques dealer moves to new home in Lancaster city centre
An antiques dealer has moved his treasure trove of collector's items from Morecambe Promenade to a new home in Lancaster city centre.
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Champion of Morecambe steps away from Chamber of Commerce role
A champion of Morecambe is stepping away from his role with the area's Chamber of Commerce.
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Lancaster community centre 'toasts' new partnership with neighbouring takeaway
A Lancaster community centre and its takeaway neighbours are toasting a new partnership.
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New head of operations appointed at Lancaster and Morecambe Chamber of Commerce
Lancaster and Morecambe Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new head of operations.
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Lancaster telecoms company celebrate award wins
A Lancaster based digital telecoms company is celebrating after winning a number of regional and national awards.
Advertising Features
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Lancaster property specialists celebrate 30th anniversary
Lancaster property firm Fisher Wrathall Commercial is celebrating its 30th year in business.
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Team from The Ship at Caton look back on 100 days at the helm
The team at The Ship at Caton have been reflecting on their first 100 days in charge of the village pub near Lancaster.
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Christmas Party Nights with top quality festive entertainment at The Royal Bar & Shaker in Morecambe
The Royal Bar & Shaker in Morecambe has some exciting plans for this festive season.
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Revealed: The Worlds Biggest Online Slot Machine Winners
Some of the biggest ever progressive jackpot wins in the history of online slots are revealed right here.
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The Best Casinos in Lancaster
Over the last couple of decades, video games have gone from being the exclusive preserve of the ‘nerds’ to one of the most popular forms of entertainment on the planet.
What's On
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West End Festival announces return in 2024
A long running festival based in the West End of Morecambe will return next month.
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Lancaster stand-up comic ready for festival homecoming gig
A Lancaster stand-up comic is returning to her home city to perform at a brand new festival.
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Line up revealed for new silent film festival at Morecambe Winter Gardens
The line up has been revealed for a new festival combining classic cinema with live music at Morecambe Winter Gardens.
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INTERVIEW: Special evening of lights in Lancaster will remember loved ones lost to cancer
People who have lost loved ones to cancer will gather to remember them at a poignant event in Lancaster.
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What's On Guide W/C April 15
Here is our What's On guide to entertainment around North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay over the coming week.