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Life belt rescue after hovercraft called out to person struggling in water in Morecambe
Morecambe hovercraft has been called out to a report of somebody struggling in the water in the bay.
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Appeal against refusal of 129 new homes thrown out due to 'national importance' of Torrisholme Barrow
A government inspector has dismissed a housing developer's appeal against the rejection of a 129-homes scheme due to the 'national importance' of Torrisholme Barrow.
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All the road closures for Lancaster Grand Prix cycle races
Roads will be closed in Lancaster while a major annual cycling race weaves through streets in the city.
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Mini-beach forms as residents wait weeks for water leak repair
A pipe leak on a residential street is taking so long to fix that residents have created their own mini-beach!
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Morecambe 1940s Revival to bring vintage sights and sounds
A packed programme of vintage entertainment will return at the Morecambe 1940s Revival.
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Events announced for you to help shape vision for Lancaster District in 2040s
A series of drop-in events will be held so residents can give their views on how the Lancaster district should look in the 2040s.
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Family pays tribute to Lancaster man as police investigation continues one year on from his death
The family of a Lancaster man has paid an emotional tribute to him one year on - as a police investigation into his death continues.
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Call for 500 ‘citizen scientists’ to help complete pioneering hand identification research at Lancaster University
Lancaster University researchers need the help of 500 volunteers in a pioneering hand identification research project.
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INTERVIEW: Morecambe Pride chief calls for support from whole community ahead of this year's event
The main organiser of this year's Morecambe Pride has called for everyone to join together in a show of support after homophobic graffiti blighted last year's celebrations.
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Police appeal after man tries to steal pensioner's handbag outside Morecambe supermarket
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man attempted to steal an elderly woman’s handbag outside a Morecambe supermarket.
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Health secretary says new Lancaster hospital will be 'considered carefully'
A proposed new hospital in Lancaster will be 'considered carefully' as part of a review by the new government.
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UPDATE: Man dies after collision on the M6 between Lancaster and Preston
A 33-year-old man has died following a collision on the M6 between Lancaster and Preston this week.
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Lancaster MP defends voting against calls to scrap controversial two-child benefit cap
The Lancaster & Wyre MP has defended voting against calls to scrap the 'two-child benefit cap' saying she remains opposed to the controversial policy.
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New Morecambe MP vows to keep promise to deliver Eden Project during maiden Commons speech
The new MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale has promised to deliver the Eden Project Morecambe in her first speech to the House of Commons.
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INTERVIEWS: Visitors to Morecambe meet our Eric on statue's 25th birthday
It's 25 years since the Eric Morecambe Statue was unveiled and on the anniversary - as always - lots of people came from far and wide to have their photos taken with the man himself.
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£2.5m of Eden Project Morecambe funding unlocked to ‘prepare site for activation’
The first tranche of the £50m government funding for Eden Project Morecambe has been released as the new attraction moves one step closer to becoming reality.
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New Latin American bar and restaurant coming to Lancaster city centre
A new cocktail bar and restaurant serving South American food is set to open in Lancaster.
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Children open new state-of-the-art playground in Lancaster
A new state-of-the-art playground in Lancaster has been officially opened by a group of local children.
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INTERVIEW: Man who created Eric Morecambe Statue celebrates its 25th anniversary
The man who created the Eric Morecambe Statue has spoken of his pride on the 25th anniversary of its unveiling.
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Closed-down village pub near Lancaster could be converted into apartments
A Grade II listed village pub near Lancaster could be converted into residential apartments.
South Cumbria News
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Traders preparing for move into fantastic temporary market
Final preparations are being made as Barrow Market traders get set to move into a fantastic new home while work starts on the the multi-million pound rejuvenation of the Market Hall.
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Theatre at Barrow’s Forum closed following discovery of asbestos
The theatre at Barrow’s Forum has been closed following the discovery of asbestos.
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Bumper Brilliant Barrow Summer of Fun gets under way
The Brilliant Barrow Summer of Fun is taking place once again throughout the school summer holidays to provide a range of free, family-friendly activities in the town centre.
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Visiting on Ward 6 at Furness General suspended due to Norovirus outbreak
Visiting on Ward 6 of Furness General Hospital continues to be suspended due to a Norovirus outbreak.
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Two people charged in burglary investigation
Two people have appeared court after they were charged by officers investigating a series of burglaries in Barrow.
Local Sport
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Team GB hockey star from Kirkby Lonsdale aiming for second Olympic Games medal
A hockey player from Kirkby Lonsdale is taking aim at another Olympic medal as the Games are set to get under way in Paris.
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Every kick, every game, every goal - Shrimps Live is back!
Beyond Radio is once again partnering with Morecambe Football Club ahead of the Shrimps’ new season in Sky Bet League Two, for full match commentary of every game.
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Morecambe add striker Lee Angol to the ranks
Striker Lee Angol has become Morecambe's 17th summer arrival.
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Morecambe FC appoints new first team physio
Morecambe FC has appointed a new first team physio.
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Beyond Radio to host outside broadcast at Lancaster Grand Prix cycle races
Beyond Radio will present a live broadcast from this year's Lancaster Grand Prix Cycle Races, in association with Booths.
Beyond Radio Station News
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Every kick, every game, every goal - Shrimps Live is back!
Beyond Radio is once again partnering with Morecambe Football Club ahead of the Shrimps’ new season in Sky Bet League Two, for full match commentary of every game.
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Beyond Radio to host outside broadcast at Lancaster Grand Prix cycle races
Beyond Radio will present a live broadcast from this year's Lancaster Grand Prix Cycle Races, in association with Booths.
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INTERVIEWS and PHOTOS: Beyond Radio hosts main stage at Carnforth Carnival
Beyond Bear taking part in a tug o'war with 'Robbie Williams' was one of many highlights of a lively Carnforth Carnival!
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GENERAL ELECTION: Coverage on Beyond Radio
Beyond Radio will present a special show bringing you the general election results.
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Beyond Radio prepares to host Carnforth Carnival
Beyond Radio is delighted to once again be hosting the main stage at this year's Carnforth Carnival this weekend.
Local Music News
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Lancaster alt-rock band announce new single ahead of debut album
A Lancaster-based alternative rock band are unveiling their new single ahead of the release of their debut album.
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PHOTOS: Morecambe Music Festival: Our venue-by-venue diary
Beyond Radio's GREG LAMBERT visited all 37 venues at Morecambe Music Festival. Here's his diary of a packed and varied weekend of live music in the town.
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New album by young Morecambe musicians released
Young musicians from More Music have released a brand-new compilation album of original music from the Lancaster and Morecambe music scene on Spotify.
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IN SESSION: Molly Warburton
Popular local singer-songwriter, Molly Warburton, paid a visit to the Beyond Radio studios to surprise one of our presenters.
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IN SESSION: Jumpin’ Johnson & The Nervous Fellas
We were delighted to welcome the incredible blues band, Jumpin’ Johnson & The Nervous Fellas, into the studio for a Beyond Radio session in our Live Lounge.
Business News
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Morecambe care team leader wins national award
A team leader at supported living services in Morecambe and Lancaster has been recognised for her “contagious passion for caregiving” with a national award.
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TV show couple to leave Morecambe pub they transformed with 'The Hotel Inspector'
A couple who transformed a Morecambe pub with a little help from TV's 'The Hotel Inspector' have decided to move on.
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Hollywood and Netflix composer visits Morecambe music shop
A Hollywood composer who worked on the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise has paid a visit to a music shop in Morecambe.
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INTERVIEW: Son of 'Burger Bill' overwhelmed by support as fast food van reopens after Lancaster legend's death
A son of a Lancaster legend has thanked the people of the city as he reopened his dad's iconic burger van for the first time since he died.
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INTERVIEW: Family business moves into new office amid 'renaissance' of Morecambe's West End
Owners of a Morecambe family business who have moved into a new seafront office say the renaissance of the West End is under way.
Advertising Features
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Eden Private Hire goes from strength to strength
Eden Private Hire is going from strength to strength providing taxi, private hire and coach hire services throughout the local area.
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INTERVIEW: Morecambe electrician firm celebrates its 10th birthday
Torrisholme electricians MJ Catterall are celebrating their 10th birthday and we've been speaking to owner Matt Catterall about the business and his support of local sport.
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Lancaster city centre opticians celebrates 50th birthday
An opticians is celebrating 50 years of providing the personal touch to customers in Lancaster city centre.
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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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ADVERTISING FEATURE: 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.
What's On
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Bumper Brilliant Barrow Summer of Fun gets under way
The Brilliant Barrow Summer of Fun is taking place once again throughout the school summer holidays to provide a range of free, family-friendly activities in the town centre.
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Ex-Chumbawamba singer to perform at closing night of Morecambe Fringe
A former member of 'Tubthumping' band Chumbawamba will perform at the closing night of this year's Morecambe Fringe Festival.
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Morecambe 1940s Revival to bring vintage sights and sounds
A packed programme of vintage entertainment will return at the Morecambe 1940s Revival.
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Shakespeare and Shirley Valentine part of new season at Lancaster theatre
The new autumn and winter season at The Dukes includes Shakespeare and Shirley Valentine.
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Celebrity chef to headline event celebrating Milnthorpe nursery’s 40th anniversary
Celebrity chef, Phil Vickery, is the special guest at an event celebrating the 40th of a South Cumbrian nursery.