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Morecambe FC has condemned the decision taken to scrap replays in the FA Cup from next season.

Here is our weekly What's On Guide to sport in the North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay area.

Here are the latest results from the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 45 Aspatria 19

Lancaster City extended their winning run to four games with an away victory against high-flying Warrington Rylands.

Morecambe's defeat at Stockport County in League Two saw the Hatters secure promotion at Edgeley Park.

Rugby league club Heysham Atoms are set to play their first competitive game at their new ground.

Here is your weekly guide to local sport in the North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay area.

Lancaster City will travel to Warrington Rylands in the penultimate game of the season.

Morecambe FC’s board has expressed their ‘significant disappointment’ after the club was deducted three points for a financial rule breach.

Tyson Fury says he'll celebrate becoming undisputed heavyweight boxing champion of the world with a pub crawl round Morecambe!

A press conference has been held at Morecambe Football Club ahead of Tyson Fury's undisputed world heavyweight boxing title fight.

Morecambe's play off hopes are all but over after a disappointing defeat in League Two at a windy Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Here are the latest results in the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

Match report: Vale of Lune 0 Birkenhead Park 67

Here are the latest results for Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club.

A legend of Morecambe Cricket Club who gave 61 years of service including as captain, vice-chairman, chairman and president has died after a short illness.

Lancaster City earned a third consecutive win in their last home game of the season on an emotional day at Giant Axe.

Farrend Rawson's work in the community earned him the League Two Player in the Community award in the EFL Community Awards 2024.

Morecambe slipped five points from the League Two play offs after a disappointing afternoon at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Here is your weekly guide to sporting fixtures across North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay.

Two Lancaster City icons and fan favourites will play the final home game of their careers when the Dollies face Gainsborough Trinity.

The new Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League champions have been crowned.

David Norris has announced he will leave Lancaster City and retire at the end of the season.

Match report: Vale Social 43  Kendal Social 12

Lancaster City player Paul Jarvis has announced he will retire the end of the season.

Lancaster City picked up maximum points over the Easter weekend - winning away at Guiseley and beating rivals Bamber Bridge.

Morecambe maintained their play off push with back to back Easter wins, following victory over the Bluebirds in the Morecambe Bay derby at the Mazuma in League Two.

Goals from Nelson Khumbeni and Charlie Brown fired Morecambe to victory over their Lancashire rivals to earn Ged Brannan’s side a first win in five games on Good Friday.

Goalkeeper Andre Mendes has left Lancaster City to sign for Bury.

The Morecambe FC Co-Chairman has responded to the news that the club is under an embargo after issues relating the money owed to HMRC.

Morecambe Football Club has been placed under embargo from the English Football League over payments due to HMRC.

Here is your weekly guide to local sport in North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay.

Lancaster City will look to regain form as they play two games in 48 hours this Easter weekend.

The North Lancashire and District Football League is to fold, ending more than a century of local grassroots football.

Former Lancaster City manager Mark Fell will become manager of Workington AFC when the current season ends in April. 

The Morecambe FC club captain and a project bringing together Armed Forces veterans have both been recognised at a top football community awards ceremony.

Match Report: Burnage 38 Vale of Lune 7

Lancaster City were beaten by two second-half goals on Non-League Day in front of a record home crowd for the season of 1010.

Morecambe slipped five points from the play off places after falling to a fourth straight defeat in League Two at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was presented with a very special gift when he attended a boxing show in Morecambe.

Lancaster City are back at The Giant Axe to host Marine on Non League Day.

Here is your weekly guide to What's On in sport across North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay over the coming week.

Morecambe darts star Dave Chisnall has taken victory in the Players Championship 6 in Hildesheim, Germany.

Here are the latest results and times from Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club.

The Mazuma Mobile Stadium will play host to Morecambe FC Women this weekend.

Here are the latest results in the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 17 Altrincham Kersal 36

Lancaster City were beaten 2-0 by Morpeth Town to make it three straight losses.

Morecambe slipped to their third straight defeat in League Two after defeat at The Peninsula Stadium.

Here is your weekly guide to local sporting fixtures in North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay.

Lancaster City visit Morpeth Town hoping to put their last two losses on the road behind them.

Here are the latest results in the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

Morecambe couldn’t complete another away day comeback as the Shrimps fell to defeat in South Wales in a pulsating League Two encounter.

The draws for the Moore & Smalley Palace Shield Cricket cups have been made.

Hundreds of Morecambe FC fans turned out in a Demonstration of Support organised by the Shrimps Trust.

Lancaster City lost 2-1 to Matlock Town with two first-half goals proving to be the difference.

Morecambe fell to a 3-1 defeat to Wrexham at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium in League Two.

Lancaster City travel to Matlock Town on Saturday hoping to recover from a heavy midweek loss.

The captain of Heysham Atoms' ladies team has signed for Salford Red Devils.

Here is your weekly guide to sporting fixtures across North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay.

Tyson Fury has arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of his rescheduled undisputed heavyweight championship fight - and had a tense meeting with rivals Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou.

A second-half goal from Jordan Slew saw the Shrimps move to within goal difference of the play offs in League Two.

Lancaster City's run of good results came to a halt as they were beaten 5-0 away from home at Ashton United.

Here are the results in the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League from March 5.

Morecambe forward Charlie Brown has signed a contract extension at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Match Report: Whitchurch 24 Vale of Lune 12

Lancaster City battled hard to get the three points in a 1-0 win at home to Basford United.

Morecambe darts ace Dave Chisnall reached the last 16 of the televised UK Open before coming up against teenage superstar Luke Littler.

Morecambe came from behind to win a thrilling game against Crewe Alexandra with goals from Joe Adams, Jordan Slew and Farrend Rawson securing the three points.

Lancaster City are back at The Giant Axe as they face Basford United.

Here is your guide to what's coming up in local sport across North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay.

Whitby Town and Lancaster City played out a 1-1 draw on the coast.

Here are the latest match reports from Lancaster Hockey Club.

Here are the latest results in the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

After spending Saturday packing bags at ASDA to raise money for their forthcoming tour of the Scottish Borders, the Vale of Lune Under 15s took to the main pitch at Powder House Lane.

The points were shared between the Shrimps and the Mariners at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium in League Two.

Lancaster City were due to take on Ashton United looking to extend their unbeaten run to five games. UPDATE: this preview was written before the game was called off due to a waterlogged pitch.

Morecambe FC posted a loss of £1.27 million during their second season in League One, the club has announced.

Forward Jordy Hiwula has joined Morecambe Football Club on a deal until the end of the 2023/24 campaign.

Here is your guide to sporting fixtures in North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay over the coming week.

The Shrimps slipped to a first away defeat in five league games at the Poundland Bescot Stadium in League Two.

Here are the latest results in the Castle Landscape & Driveways Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

Lancaster City were on the wrong end of a 7-4 scoreline in a thrilling cup tie with Bamber Bridge.

Up-and-coming Nelson Birchall has scored a third round stoppage win in his second professional fight.

Match Report: Vale of Lune 39 Winnington Park 10.

Lancaster City couldn’t make it four wins in a row as they drew 1-1 with Workington AFC.

A second half equaliser from Chris Stokes earned a hard fought point for the Shrimps in South West London.

Lancaster City will welcome Cumbrian side Workington AFC to The Giant Axe hoping to make it four wins in a row.

Here is your guide to sporting fixtures in North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay over the coming week.

Here are the latest results from the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

Rugby league club Heysham Atoms now know their men's team’s fixtures for the upcoming 2024 season.

Morecambe came from 2-0 down to win it with the last kick of the game in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Tranmere Rovers in League Two.

Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club are celebrating after winning a major cross country league title.

Lancaster City are recruiting for a new team of Armed Forces veterans.

Lancaster City beat Ilkeston Town 3-2 at the New Manor Ground on Saturday to make it three wins on the bounce.

Ged Garner's fourth minute goal was enough to give manager Ged Brannan his first home win as manager.

A demonstration will be held next month over the ownership situation at Morecambe Football Club.

Lancaster City visit Ilkeston Town at the New Manor Ground after two successive wins.

Assistant manager John McMahon has left Morecambe Football Club with immediate effect.

Here is your weekly guide to upcoming sporting fixtures across North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay.

The Morecambe assistant manager John McMahon has been charged by the FA with misconduct in relation to betting.

Here are the latest results from the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

Morecambe’s Dave Chisnall’s Cazoo Masters campaign came to an end after defeat in the quarter final stage in Milton Keynes.

Match report: Vale of Lune 67 - 14 Liverpool St Helens

Christian Sloan struck a beautiful effort late on in the game to give Lancaster City a 1-0 home win over Matlock Town on Saturday (February 3).

A brace from striker Ged Garner Morecambe come from behind to win at the Broadfield Stadium in League Two.

Dave Chisnall put on a five-star display in the Cazoo Masters after picking up a Player of the Year award.

Morecambe world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury’s fight against Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed title has been postponed after he sustained a cut while sparring.

Carnforth Cricket Club’s captain has stepped down after seven years.

Lancaster City welcome Matlock Town to The Giant Axe this Saturday (February 3) looking for another big win.

Swedish forward Julian Larsson has joined Morecambe on loan for the remainder of the season from Nottingham Forest.

Morecambe have signed Bolton Wanderers midfielder Nelson Khumbeni on loan until the end of the season.

Free six-day introductory football coaching courses for teenagers are being delivered near Milnthorpe during upcoming school holidays.

Here is your guide to local sporting fixtures for the next seven days.

Morecambe winger Adam Mayor has joined Championship side Millwall for an undisclosed fee plus future contingency payments.

An audience with cricket legend Sir Ian Botham is coming to Lancaster.

Members of Lancaster and Morecambe Hockey Club have spoken to Beyond Radio about their plans for the future.

Lancaster City came from 2-0 down to beat NPL Premier Division strugglers Bradford Park Avenue.

Match Report: Kirkby Lonsdale 13-20 Vale of Lune

The search for a first home league win for manager Ged Brannan goes on after a disappointing afternoon at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Experienced defender Simon Grand has left Lancaster City to sign for rivals Bamber Bridge.

Here is your guide to the week's local sporting fixtures.

Oscar Threlkeld has signed a contract extension, keeping him at Morecambe until the end of the 2023/24 campaign.

Here are the latest results from the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

Morecambe’s game against Crewe Alexandra has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

A former England and British Lions player was guest of honour at the Vale of Lune's first charity dinner since before lockdown.

An 'introduction to cricket umpiring' course is being held in Lancaster this February.

Match Report: Vale of Lune 27 Burnage 8

A dramatic stoppage time winner from substitute Charlie Brown saw the Shrimps secure victory over MK Dons in League Two.

Here are the latest results from the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

Lancaster City have this week launched a campaign to raise funds for the club.

Here is your weekly guide to sporting fixtures across North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay.

Morecambe have added a defender and a winger to their squad. 

Morecambe assistant manager John McMahon has returned to work following a period of absence due to medical reasons.

Striker Ged Garner has joined Morecambe on loan from Barrow AFC for the rest of the season.

Isaac Lowe will face Hasibullah Ahmadi from Afghanistan on the undercard of Tyson Fury's undisputed heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

As the new cricket season draws closer, the Westmorland Cricket League has announced the draw for the first stage of its divisional cups. 

Lancaster City face Bamber Bridge in the quarter final of the Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy

The new co-manager of Morecambe FC Women and the team's captain have spoken exclusively to our Saturday Sports Show.

Lancaster City’s first game under new manager Chris Willcock was a heavy 4-0 defeat to an in-form Hyde United.

Charlie Brown’s first league goal for the club was enough to secure a well deserved point for Morecambe against the high flying Stags.

Lancaster City have officially announced Chris Willcock as their new manager. 

Joe Adams has joined the Shrimps on loan from Wigan Athletic until the end of the season.

Here is your weekly guide to local sporting fixtures across North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay.

A grass roots local football club is chasing more league and cup success just three years into its history.

Here are the latest results from the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

Lancaster City were beaten 2-1 at home by top of the league Radcliffe.

Morecambe’s last remaining summer loanee, Tom Bloxham, has been recalled by his parent club, Shrewsbury Town.

The Moore & Smalley Palace Shield Cricket Competition (PSCC) has announced its fixtures for the 2024 season.

Lancaster City will look to build on an impressive victory at the weekend when they host top of the pile Radcliffe.

Nick Clark has been named as Morecambe FC Women’s new joint first team manager. 

Morecambe’s on loan midfielder, Eli King, has been recalled by his parent club, Cardiff City.

Morecambe’s top scorer, Michael Mellon, has been recalled from his loan spell by parent club, Burnley.

Match Report: Douglas IOM  27  Vale of Lune 13

Lancaster earned all three points against Macclesfield thanks to first-half goals from Sam and Charlie Bailey.

Heysham Atoms rugby league club will restart training this week and are interested in new players joining at all levels.

The Shrimps bowed out of the FA Cup after defeat against Championship opposition in round three in South Wales.

Norwich City goalkeeper Archie Mair has joined Morecambe on loan for the remainder of the season.

Morecambe manager Ged Brannan has strengthened his backroom staff with the appointment of David Fitzgerald as First Team and Senior Professional Development Coach.

Women aged 35 and over are invited to participate in monthly recreational football sessions in Milnthorpe.

Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club ended 2023 with their annual Festive Fun Run last month.

Lancaster City’s interim manager and captain Andrew Teague has left the club.

Here is your weekly guide to local sporting fixtures across North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay.

Morecambe’s on loan defender James Connolly has been recalled by his parent club, Bristol Rovers.

Free agent Gwion Edwards has become Morecambe’s first signing of the January transfer window.

A former dual-code international is coming to Vale of Lune RUFC later this month as part of a charity night.

Ethan Walker has left Morecambe Football Club after being recalled by parent club, Blackburn Rovers.

Tyson Fury has arrived in Saudi Arabia for training camp ahead of the biggest fight in boxing.

Morecambe began 2024 with a point in League Two, following a stoppage time equaliser from Jacob Bedeau at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Our final Saturday Sports Show of 2023 took a look back at an eventful year of sport in the North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay area.

Lancaster City’s 2024 got off to a winning start with a a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Atherton Collieries.

Dave Chisnall was knocked out of the PDC World Darts Championship after a 5-1 loss to Luke Humphries.

Dave Chisnall is through to the quarter-finals of the PDC World Darts Championship.

Morecambe’s Head of Recruitment is to leave the club in the next few days to pursue an opportunity elsewhere.

The Shrimps ended 2023 with a heavy defeat at Meadow Lane, on a difficult night for Ged Brannan’s men.

Dave Chisnall is through to the fourth round of the PDC World Darts Championship after a dominant 4-1 win against Gabriel Clemens.

Two late goals from rivals Bamber Bridge meant that Lancaster City suffered their first loss in eight on Boxing Day.

The Shrimps let a two goal lead slip to draw 2-2 at Bradford City in their Boxing Day League Two encounter at the University of Bradford Stadium.

Lancaster drew 0-0 with Worksop Town at The Giant Axe in a scrappy affair.

It was a home defeat in League Two for the Shrimps following a 3-1 defeat to MK Dons at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Lancaster City play three games over the festive period as their search for a new management team continues.

Steve Woodburn is Heysham Atoms ARLFC’s new men's team head coach, the club has announced. 

Here is your guide to local sporting fixtures over the Christmas and New Year period.

Here are the latest results in the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

Runners are about to take part in an annual fun run with a Christmas theme in Lancaster.

Morecambe FC and the owner of the club have been charged after financial failings following late payment of wages last season.

Match report: Vale of Lune 15 – 15 Crewe & Nantwich

Lancaster City beat Stafford Rangers 4-2 away from home to extend their unbeaten run.

Morecambe’s Dave Chisnall has progressed to round three in the PDC World Darts Championships after a 3-1 victory over Cameron Menzies.

Morecambe thrashed Doncaster to give manager Ged Brannan his first league victory in charge of the Shrimps.

Morecambe midfielder Cameron Rooney has signed a short-term loan deal with Northern Premier League West Division side Runcorn Linnets.

Here is your weekly guide to local sporting fixtures.

A little girl from Lancaster and her Welsh pony will be the youngest rider and the oldest horse in a top international equestrian final.

Lancaster City travel to the NPL Premier Division’s bottom side on Saturday.

The Morecambe FC assistant manager will take a period of leave from the club, as he recovers from surgery.

Morecambe darts ace Dave Chisnall gets his 2024 World Championship campaign underway this weekend at London’s iconic Alexandra Palace.

Ten new teams will join the Westmorland Cricket League for the 2024 season.

Here are the latest results in the Castle Landscapes & Driveways - Morecambe Super Fives Darts League.

Morecambe’s trip to Walsall in League Two has been postponed due to FA Cup third round commitments for both teams.