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• Morecambe's two bathing beaches receive Seaside Awards amid calls to improve water quality

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• Lancaster remains best university in North West England in Complete University Guide

  Lancaster has retained its crown as the top university in North West England in the Complete University Guide 2025.

• 'Music with the Mayor' initiative launched to support North Lancashire’s Citizens Advice

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• DIARY: Beyond Radio presenter fighting cancer continues his '60 Before 60' challenge

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• BIG FIGHT COUNTDOWN: Tyson Fury's father John headbutts Usyk supporter ahead of undisputed heavyweight title fight

  Chaos erupted at a media day ahead of Tyson Fury's undisputed heavyweight title fight as 'The Gypsy King's dad headbutted one of the opposition team.

• Decision to refuse Galgate housing scheme planning permission upheld following public inquiry

  A decision to refuse permission to build 108 homes on land at Galgate has been upheld by a government inspector.

• INTERVIEWS and PHOTOS: The story of Highest Point festival 2024

  Glorious sunshine, crowds of happy people and big-name acts combined to bring joy and fun to Highest Point festival 2024.

• INTERVIEW: Lancaster prison officer backed by Tyson Fury wins sport contest ahead of Miss England bid

  A prison officer from Lancaster who is being backed by Tyson Fury to become Miss England 2024 has won a sporting contest to be fast-tracked to the final 12.

• VIDEO and INTERVIEW: Lancaster schoolboy, 10, makes drum 'n' bass DJ debut at Lancaster festival

  A 10-year-old boy from Lancaster is now aiming for Glastonbury after making his debut as a DJ at Highest Point festival.

• Highest Point 'Lancaster Rocks' night cancelled due to thunderstorms warning

  The Lancaster Rocks music night - which was due to take place tonight (Sunday) in Lancaster’s Williamson Park as the finale to Highest Point festival - has been cancelled due a Met Office weather warning.

• Quad bike rider dies after road crash in Morecambe

  A quad bike rider has died after a road crash on Marine Road West in Morecambe.

• Morecambe guesthouse couple to star on reality TV show 'Four in a Bed'

  A couple who run a guesthouse in Morecambe are set to star on a hit Channel 4 reality TV show.

• PHOTOS: Northern Lights dazzle on Highest Point festival day one

  The Northern Lights made a spectacular late night appearance on day one of Highest Point festival in Lancaster’s Williamson Park.

• Mother and son unveiled as new Lancaster mayoral team

  The new Mayor of Lancaster has officially donned her robes - and will be assisted in her year in office by her son.

• New police and crime commissioner for Lancashire begins role

  Clive Grunshaw has taken up his role as Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire, following his recent election to be the public's voice in policing.

• Morecambe homeless man jailed after admitting criminal damage

  A homeless man has been sent to prison after admitting criminal damage in Morecambe town centre.