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• New average speed cameras on A6 in Lancaster go live

  A new set of average speed cameras will go live from next week on the A6 in Lancaster as part of continuing work to reduce casualties on local roads.

• BREAKING NEWS: Vintage by the Sea festival not happening in 2025

  The popular Vintage by the Sea festival will not take place in Morecambe in 2025.

• Tributes paid to much-loved Morecambe Brass Band musician

  Tributes have been paid to a Morecambe Brass Band musician who was much loved for her "enthusiasm, welcoming and friendly nature, and belief in what was good and right".

• LIVE UPDATE: High winds from Storm Eowyn hit the Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area

  Winds of up to 80mph are battering the Lancaster and Morecambe Bay area from Storm Eowyn.

• Morecambe Sainsbury's cafe to close as chain axes 3,000 jobs nationwide

  A Morecambe supermarket cafe is set to close as a retail chain announced plans to axe more than 3,000 jobs.

• Morecambe pub boss steps away saying "it's a difficult time" for licensed trade

  A popular DJ and pub boss from Morecambe has decided to step away from the licensed trade saying "people just can't afford to go out as much any more".

• "Most recognised councillor in Morecambe" set to become mayor of Lancaster

  The next mayor of Lancaster has been elected and is a well-known face around the District.

• New closure date for popular Lancaster antiques centre

  A new date for the closure of a much-loved Lancaster antiques centre has been announced.

• ‘A punch in the guts’ - Morecambe FC say financial uncertainty is preventing any further signings

  Morecambe FC have addressed the reasons why the club haven’t made any further signings in the January transfer window.

• Minute's silence held after deaths of former Lancaster city councillors

  A minute's silence has been held in tribute to two former councillors and a long-serving council officer.

• Morecambe MP elected chair of Parliament humanist group

  The MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale has been elected chair of a Parliamentary group which champions humanism.

• Police investigating after coach driver assaulted outside Lancaster Bus Station

  Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after a coach driver was assaulted outside Lancaster Bus Station.

• Crews tackle fire at stables in Morecambe

  Firefighters have tackled a fire at stables in Morecambe.

• Morecambe bra shop forced to shut down after burglars steal all the stock

  A bra shop in Morecambe has had to close down after virtually all of its stock was stolen in a burglary.

• Four-day live music extravaganza being planned after Lancaster festival takes a break

  A four-day live music event will still happen in Lancaster this October despite the annual music festival taking a break.

• Work under way on £80,000 revamp of public tennis courts

  Work is under way on an £80,000 facelift for two park tennis venues in our area.

• Rail passengers told 'do not travel' amid 90mph winds warning

  Passengers have been given a 'do not travel' warning as severe gales are due to hit the region over the weekend.

• Fundraiser launched for award-winning festival that celebrates Italy in Lancaster

  Fundraising is underway to ensure a popular Lancaster festival that celebrates Italian culture can go ahead later this year.