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Lancashire County Council to debate flag-flying policy
Lancashire county councillors will be asked on Thursday to rethink the process for determining which flags should fly over council buildings.

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Public invited to share stories and photos of Morecambe to help capture coastal magic
Historic England is launching an interactive map of historic coastal landmarks, celebrating the country’s vibrant seaside heritage.


Popular Morecambe street market coming to town
Morecambe BID is excited to announce the return of the much-loved Morecambe local street market this August — and are calling on local traders and stallholders to help make it a vibrant success.

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Lancaster cancer charity ‘gutted’ after theft of equipment from their allotment
A Lancaster cancer and bereavement charity has reported that their allotment site has been targeted by thieves.


BMW driver with 'I score high on my drug test' sticker arrested on M6 in Preston
A BMW driver with an 'I score high on my drug test' sticker was arrested after a police chase on the M6 in Lancashire.


Morecambe school says farewell to head of 21 years
Poulton-le-Sands CE Primary School, Morecambe, has said farewell to its headteacher for the past 21 years, Vicki Bould.


Morecambe Kite Festival flies into town
Get ready for a day of colour and fun in the sky!


Train passengers forced to wade through knee-high water after Carnforth Station underpass floods during heavy rain
Torrential rain left train passengers in Carnforth forced to wade through knee-high water flooding the underpass in order to leave the station.


Caravans on Morecambe Prom slapped with parking tickets over 'obstruction'
Officers have been out in force this morning issuing fines


INTERVIEW: Beyond Radio's youngest presenter chats to new interim CEO of Lancaster youth charity
Our youngest presenter Lucy C has been interviewing - or interrogating (!) - the new interim head of a Lancaster youth charity who helped her get started in radio!


Morecambe FC crisis: Fans rally round to offer support to playing staff
Morecambe FC fans have shown support for their team by clubbing together to raise money for a treat for the players.


South Cumbria’s sickest patients could be treated permanently at Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Furness General Hospital's sickest patients may have to travel to Lancaster on a permanent basis, it’s been announced.


Full Monty star receives Doctorate from Lancaster University
A novelist, dancer and movie actress, who starred in The Full Monty and Oliver Twist, was awarded her Doctorate this week by Lancaster University.


Police slap caravans with parking tickets on Morecambe promenade
Police have slapped caravans with parking tickets on Morecambe promenade this morning.


Man, 32, arrested after two people assaulted at house in Lancaster
A man was arrested after an assault at a house in Lancaster.


Two people taken to hospital after road crash in Carnforth
Two people were taken to hospital after being freed from a vehicle following a crash in the centre of Carnforth.


Police warning after motorists film aftermath of horror M6 crash near Lancaster
Police have warned motorists after footage circulated online following a road crash near Lancaster in which nine people were injured.


Two people taken to hospital after Carnforth collision
Two people had to be cut out of a car after a collision in Carnforth.


Arrest after police drugs raid on Lancaster estate
A man has been arrested after a police drugs raid on a Lancaster housing estate.


Man arrested after police carry out drugs raid on Lancaster house
A man was arrested and a dog removed after Lancaster police carried out a drugs raid on a house on the Marsh estate.
