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  A Lancaster woodland area has been made more accessible thanks to a new pathway.

• Arrest made after number of vehicles damaged overnight in Lancaster

  Police in Lancaster have made an arrest after a number of vehicles were damaged overnight in Lancaster.

• Morecambe champion of cats to receive British Empire Medal in special ceremony this week

  A woman from Morecambe who helps find homes for stray, injured and unwanted cats will receive the British Empire Medal later this week.

• Morecambe FC to provide autism sensory packs for fans at home games

  Morecambe FC will offer autism sensory packs for home games at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

• Lancaster district friendship group announces new ‘frenergy’ events to promote socialising

  A local group has announced a number of events this month aimed at making it easier for people in Lancaster and Morecambe to socialise regularly and make new friends.

• Alumni celebrate 60 years of Cumbria's university Lancaster campus

  Alumni and former staff members attended the University of Cumbria Lancaster campus first alumni open day, marking the 60th anniversary of the site in the city.

• Brave Lancaster student whose final wish touched the world has died, aged 21

  A Lancaster University student who captured the hearts of the world with her wish to spend her final days at home in Peru has died, aged 21.

• Morecambe school and nursery went into lockdown after report of man wielding knife

  At least one school and a children's nursery in Morecambe went into lockdown after a report of a man wielding a knife nearby.

• Lancaster rock star John Waite entertains care home residents on visit to home city

  Lancaster music legend John Waite put on special performance for care home residents on his return to his home city.

• Police investigate aggravated burglary near Lancaster

  Police have released a description of a man they want to speak to as they investigate an aggravated burglary near Lancaster.

• Lancaster DJ heading for UK Top 10 singles chart

  A Lancaster DJ could achieve a UK Top 10 single with his latest track.

• Morecambe branch of Halifax bank to close

  The Morecambe branch of Halifax bank inside the Arndale centre will close early next year.

• Lancaster takeaway has its premises licence revoked

  A Lancaster city centre takeaway has had its premises licence revoked after repeatedly employing illegal workers.

• Vandals cause £1,600 damage by setting fire to Lancaster public bins

  Vandals have caused more than £1,600 worth of damage by setting fire to public recycling bins in Lancaster.

• New pharmacy and healthcare hub to open in renovated Lancaster city centre building

  A pharmacy and health care hub will open soon as part of a transformation of one of Lancaster's biggest eyesore buildings.

• Lancaster city centre takeaway boss asks for 'one last chance' as licence decision due

  A Lancaster takeaway boss has asked for "one last chance" as a decision is due on whether he can keep his premises licence.

• Body found in search for missing Morecambe man

  A body has been found in the search for a Morecambe man who went missing last month.

• Beyond Radio presenter fighting cancer completes his fifth Great North Run

  Beyond Radio presenter Phil McGrath was among the local people to take part in this year's Great North Run.

• Morecambe FC supporters' trust elects new chair

  A new chair has been elected at the Shrimps Trust.

• Morecambe couple raise more than £20,000 in memory of their baby boy

  A Morecambe couple who tragically lost their baby boy have raised more than £20,000 to help families in the same situation.