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PHOTOS: Popular Morecambe pub reopens after £400,000 revamp into craft ale bar
We have had a peek inside a popular Morecambe pub following its £400,000 revamp into a craft ale bar with rooms.
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Morecambe FC confirm late payment of wages
Wages have not been paid to staff or players at Morecambe FC.
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Lancaster MP welcomes government funding for Supa Skips clean up
The Lancaster MP has welcomed the decision to grant more than three quarters of a million pounds towards the clean up of the A1 Supa Skips fire.
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Fundraiser launched to save Morecambe's longest-running music festival as grant row rumbles on
A fundraiser is under way to save Morecambe's longest-running music festival as a row continues over a council's decision not to award a grant.
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Man seriously injured after being struck by van on M6 near Lancaster
A man was seriously injured after being struck by a van on M6 near Lancaster.
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Furry fundraisers' annual dog walk gives Morecambe charity a £3150 boost
A sponsored dog walk has raised more than £3150 to help a Morecambe charity support disabled children, young adults and their families.
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Ceremony to mark 80 years since WW2 airman died after plane crash near Heysham
A Second World War airman who died after a plane crash near Heysham 80 years ago will be remembered during an Anzac Day ceremony in Morecambe.
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£1m cannabis factory discovered during police raid in Morecambe
A police raid has uncovered a £1m cannabis factory in Morecambe town centre.
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New £250,000 extension at Carnforth swimming pool gets official opening
A new £250,000 extension to an indoor swimming pool in Carnforth has been officially opened.
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PHOTOS and INTERVIEWS: Exciting new look inside Eden Project Morecambe revealed at Winter Gardens event
New images of how the inside of the Eden Project Morecambe might look were revealed to hundreds of visitors at a special two-day event.
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Jackknifed lorry causes M6 travel chaos between Carnforth and Kendal
A jackknifed lorry caused travel misery for motorists on the M6 between Carnforth and Kendal yesterday evening.
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Council considers £2m bid to bring vacant Morecambe building back to life
A bid for £2m of government cash could breathe new life into one of Morecambe's vacant buildings - with the Queens Hotel one of the options being looked at.
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Woman dies after falling from motorway bridge near Lancaster
A woman has died after falling from a bridge over the M6 near Lancaster.
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Incredible find 'reunites' Morecambe football hero with winner's medal 50 years after Wembley win
A chance discovery 'reunited' a Morecambe FC legend with a winner's medal from a famous match at Wembley 50 years ago.
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Morecambe rock band to headline tribute concert for Hairy Bikers star
Morecambe rockers, Massive Wagons, have been announced as the headline act at a concert in tribute to Barrow’s star of The Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers.
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Lancaster nurse whose husband was captured by Taliban hopes to inspire students
A Lancaster nurse who gained a first class degree while her husband was a captive of the Taliban has been selected as part of a national campaign to inspire people to go to university.
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Wray Scarecrow Festival starts this weekend
The hugely popular Wray Scarecrow Festival and Fair gets underway this weekend.
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Police bust ‘sophisticated cannabis cultivation’ operation in empty Morecambe town centre building
Police uncovered what they described as ‘sophisticated cannabis cultivation’ in an empty Morecambe town centre building this week.
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Beacon lighting and wartime songs in Morecambe to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
A beacon lighting will be held in Morecambe to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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INTERVIEW: Eden Project Morecambe chief expects full funding package by summer and spade in ground by autumn/winter
An Eden Project Morecambe chief has laid out the timescales as the countdown to work starting on the new £100m attraction enters its final months.
South Cumbria News
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Junior Citizen scheme for young people ran across Ulverston, Grange and Windermere
South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing Team, along with Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, held a series of Junior Citizen days for local primary school children in Ulverston, Windermere and Grange this week.
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Recognition for South Cumbria officers who jailed County Lines drug dealers whilst safeguarding vulnerable
Teams of officers and staff who have worked to secure convictions against County Lines offenders have been commended by the Chief Constable of Cumbria.
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Multi million pound A595 investment in South Cumbria gets the green light
A multi million pound investment to improve the A595 at Grizebeck has been given the green light by Government.
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South Lakes MP pays tribute to volunteers at Kendal Town Football Club in Parliament
South Lakes MP Tim Farron has praised the hard work of the volunteers who run Kendal Town Football Club.
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Bomb squad called to Oxenholme station
Bomb disposal experts rushed to Oxenholme train station earlier today after a suspicious item was found.
Local Sport
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Morecambe FC confirm late payment of wages
Wages have not been paid to staff or players at Morecambe FC.
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What's on in Local Sport W/C April 27
Here is our weekly guide to what's on in local sport across North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay.
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Lancaster City aim to end season on a high with trip to FC United of Manchester
Lancaster City play their final game of the 2023/24 campaign this weekend looking to extend their winning run to five games.
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Junior players wanted for North Lancashire football clubs
Football clubs have appealed for new players to increase the numbers in their junior teams.
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Incredible find 'reunites' Morecambe football hero with winner's medal 50 years after Wembley win
A chance discovery 'reunited' a Morecambe FC legend with a winner's medal from a famous match at Wembley 50 years ago.
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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Morecambe rock band to headline tribute concert for Hairy Bikers star
Morecambe rockers, Massive Wagons, have been announced as the headline act at a concert in tribute to Barrow’s star of The Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers.
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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.
Business News
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Family-run Lancaster tyres and car care firm wins two awards
A family-run tyres and autocare business is celebrating after winning two awards.
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Popular Morecambe fabric and gift shop returns as pop-up on Prom
A popular Morecambe fabric and gift shop has returned as a pop-up more than two years after it closed.
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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.
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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Comedian Jason Manford to play Lancaster date
Jason Manford is coming to Lancaster’s Grand Theatre later this year.
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Acclaimed Haitian singer-songwriter to perform in Morecambe
A singer-songwriter whose musical journey has taken her from Haiti to the United States to the UK will perform in Morecambe.
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One-man show with Aled Jones announced for Lancaster Grand
Singer and presenter Aled Jones is bringing his one-man show to the Lancaster Grand.
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Morecambe rock band to headline tribute concert for Hairy Bikers star
Morecambe rockers, Massive Wagons, have been announced as the headline act at a concert in tribute to Barrow’s star of The Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers.
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Wray Scarecrow Festival starts this weekend
The hugely popular Wray Scarecrow Festival and Fair gets underway this weekend.