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• Morecambe GP practice changes phone number as part of "improved patient experience"

  Morecambe and Heysham's NHS medical practice will change its telephone number as part of a new system to "improve patient experience".

• Tributes paid to man who died as Kirkby Lonsdale tries to recover from devastating fire

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• Lancaster Library to shine bright in support of arson-hit Liverpool library

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• Carnforth 1940s weekend will celebrate 80th anniversary of iconic movie

  A special weekend is planned next year in Carnforth to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the iconic movie, Brief Encounter.

• Lancaster primary school recognised for healthy food initiatives

  A primary school in Lancaster has been recognised for its commitment to promoting a healthy food culture.

• Morecambe author, 93, releases new book for Lancaster hospice

  A 93-year-old author from Morecambe who has raised thousands for a Lancaster hospice has released his latest book.

• Plans revealed for future of ex-Nat West bank in Morecambe

  A planning application has gone in for the former Nat West bank in Morecambe.

• Parents share their experiences of an outstanding care facility in Lancaster

  A care facility in Lancaster rated outstanding in its latest inspection has been praised by parents of its users.

• Tyson Fury in new Netflix documentary: "I made Morecambe famous"

  Tyson Fury has explained in a new Netflix documentary how tourists now come on holiday to Morecambe hoping to meet him.

• Lancaster pupils get royal approval for 'Together at Christmas' carol service

  Lancaster schools have been part of a carol service inspired by the Princess of Wales' annual 'Together at Christmas' event.

• Search for man who went missing from Lancaster continues two years on

  The search is continuing for a man who went missing from Lancaster two years ago.

• Thousands raised after man dies and homes destroyed in Kirkby Lonsdale fire

  People have rallied together to raise thousands of pounds after a man died and residents lost their homes in a fire in Kirkby Lonsdale.

• Millions listen as Morecambe mum who runs toy appeal gets surprise visit from Radio 1

  A big-hearted mum from Morecambe who runs a toy appeal in memory of her sister was stunned when a Radio 1 DJ arrived at her home to surprise her live on-air.

• Takeaways in Lancaster district given order to stop selling food to customers with allergies

  Seven takeaways have been told to stop serving customers with food allergies following a district-wide spot check by Lancaster City Council.

• Police investigate break-in at Lancaster city centre shop

  Police are investigating after a burglary at a shop in Lancaster city centre.