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A family-run cake shop in Torrisholme is celebrating after being crowned Best Bakery of the Year at the UK Small Business Awards.

A Lancaster will writing company has donated thousands to help local organisations through its first ever Community Fund - to celebrate the vital work they do.

Two Lancaster based businesses have been named as finalists in the new Taste Lancashire Producer Awards.

A couple who run a coffee shop and wine bar in Heysham have announced they have also taken over a craft ale pub in Morecambe.

A popular seafront cafe in Morecambe has reopened under new management.

A global healthcare business has opened a new centre in Morecambe producing medical facemasks.

An event next month will mark the official opening of a new branch of a local care provider in Lancaster city centre.

A new wellness cafe has opened its doors in Lancaster.

The Lancaster branch of Poundland is on a list of stores to close across the UK.

A Lancaster accountants has won a major industry award for the second year running.

A group championing Lancaster businesses has announced a five-year plan aiming to win support to continue its work in the city centre.

Lancaster has been named on a list of potential sites for a new M&S Simply Food store.

Work is under way on converting empty shop units in a Lancaster shopping centre into a new Sports Direct store.

A taxi firm has revealed plans to open a new 24 hour office in Morecambe town centre.

Owners of new businesses in Lancaster or those thinking about taking the leap are being offered the opportunity to take part in a new district-wide peer mentoring scheme.

The winners of this year's Love Lancaster Business Awards have been honoured for their work in the city.

A popular Lancaster fashion boutique has won a prestigious industry award.

A Carnforth estate agency is celebrating winning three national industry awards.

A shop specialising in raw feeds for animals is celebrating an accolade at a top awards ceremony.

An e-bike shop is moving from Lancaster city centre to a new location in Carnforth.

A raw feeds shop in Morecambe has a chance of winning three prestigious awards given to people and businesses who help animals.

The reopening date for a popular pub in Lancaster city centre has been announced after a long period of closure.

The Lancaster branch of Pizza Hut is among 79 outlets to close nationwide after administrators were appointed.

A Lancaster company has created a 'Gratitude Gallery' to help staff notice the positives in everyday life.

A third generation of a Morecambe family of chimney sweeps has picked up the iconic brush.

The outgoing Head of Commercial at Morecambe FC says he ‘couldn’t be prouder’ after his departure from the club was announced.

A Morecambe hair and beauty salon has been recognised in a national ceremony.

A women's fashion store in a Lancaster shopping centre is set to close down.

A Lancaster woman's digital marketing company has been named as a finalist in the UK Small Business Awards.

Interactive budgeting games and real-world scenarios will equip students at Lancaster and Morecambe College with essential life skills.

A new restaurant specialising in a popular Japanese noodle dish will open in Lancaster city centre.

A new coffee shop will open in the West End of Morecambe and it's a labour of love for the couple who are working hard to get it ready.

A popular hairdresser is celebrating 40 years in business as a mainstay of Morecambe town centre.

A Lancaster tech skills company is throwing open its doors to showcase all things ‘electech’.

A major showcase for local businesses is set to take place in Morecambe.

A Lancaster vegan café that closed down earlier this month has reopened its doors under a different direction and name.

A Lancaster-based will writing firm will donate a share of its annual profits to 30 worthy organisations via its new Community Fund.

Women looking for help to start up their own businesses will pitch at a Dragons' Den-style event in Lancaster.

A Wetherspoon pub named after one of Lancaster's most famous sons has reopened following a £2.4m revamp.

It's been announced that a new cocktail bar will open in Lancaster city centre later this month.

A Lancaster vegan cafe has closed down but will be reopening later this month as a new business.

A new shop for people who love making things has opened on Morecambe Prom.

A unique shop selling Pokémon cards, collectables, gifts, fancy dress, steam punk, clothing and other curiosities has opened in Lancaster city centre.

A new off licence could open in an empty unit on a main road between Morecambe and Lancaster.

The closure of a discount bakery shop in Lancaster city centre has been announced.

A new shop for fans of trading cards, Pokemon and role playing dice games is set to open in Lancaster city centre.

A popular Lancaster wool shop has opened in a new home.

A Lancaster-based will writing firm has been shortlisted for two more national awards.

A Lancaster firm has received two separate major national plaudits for their dedication as a top UK employer and contracting accountancy.

An accountants founded more than 135 years ago has expanded into new offices just off the motorway in Lancaster.

Businesses from across Lancaster and Morecambe Bay have been named as finalists in the county's annual tourism awards.

Popular women's fashion retailer Bonmarche is set to open a new store in a Lancaster shopping centre.

Police are investigating after a burglary at a Morecambe bar described as "total carnage".

A new spot for 'breakfast, brunch and lunch' is set to open inside a former Italian restaurant in Morecambe.

The CEO of a leading cancer charity has taken on the role of President of Lancaster and Morecambe Chamber of Commerce.

A popular health food retailer will open a new store inside a former card shop in Lancaster.

The McDonald's restaurant in Lancaster city centre is currently shut for a major revamp.

A new landlord has taken the reins at a popular Lancaster pub.

An independent craft distillery based in Lancaster is working with one of the leading whisky makers in Scotland.

A popular store selling military clothing and memorabilia is set to move to a new bigger location on Morecambe Prom.

A hotel group has helped a Heysham sports and community centre get fit for the future with a special donation.

Beyond Radio is hiring! looking to work in media sales, with flexible hours and great earning potential?

A cake shop in Morecambe is proving to be the cream of the crop after winning one award and being shortlisted for another.

A popular hotel, pub and restaurant at the gateway to Lancaster has reopened after a £600,000 revamp.

Takeaways have rallied round to support Morecambe FC staff with free food as their salaries remain unpaid due to the crisis at the club.

A Lancaster businesswoman has been named as a finalist in the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.

A stunning vase by a renowned designer inspired by one of Lancaster's most famous landmarks will go on public display in Williamson Park.

A Lancaster energy firm has unveiled a new multi million pound plant producing  ‘next generation’ battery technology.

A Lancaster holiday apartments firm has announced a new addition to its growing business.

A major name in cards and gifts will close its high street shop in Lancaster next month.

The owners of a well-known cafe in Morecambe have taken over a popular burger bar on the seafront.

The new team at a pub in the West End of Morecambe have big plans for its future.

An award-winning pizza restaurant in Morecambe town centre will be closing its doors next month.

Morecambe's bubble tea cafe overlooking the Bay will close at the end of the summer due to lack of trade.

Owners of local businesses have rolled up their sleeves to get involved at a Morecambe charity for young people with disabilities.

A Lancaster pub has been crowned best in the UK in the annual Countryside Alliance Awards.

A new craft ale bar has opened inside an iconic former restaurant on the Prom to a hugely positive response from locals and visitors alike.

A new McDonalds is set to open in a closed-down former restaurant in Morecambe after plans were approved.

A new takeaway serving traditional Turkish cuisine has opened in Morecambe.

The fast-food chain McDonald’s have revealed plans to open a branch in Carnforth.

A Lancaster Forces veteran and construction firm boss is set to take on a 48-day double marathon challenge in full combat boots and pants.

An award-winning baker is all set to expand her business by opening a new cafe in Silverdale.

A historic bar, restaurant and hotel in Lancaster is set to close for several weeks for a major facelift.

A Will writing firm based in Morecambe Bay has won a North West Family Business award.

Two Lancaster-based not-for-profit organisations are celebrating national recognition for their work supporting vulnerable households across North Lancashire.

A Heysham builder has scooped a top North West award for work on a modern home described as "bold and breathtaking".

Two nuclear reactors at Heysham Power Stations have returned to service after outages which owners say brought "a significant economic boost" to the local area.

Plans have been unveiled to convert a former charity shop into a cocktail bar in Lancaster city centre.

A Lancaster business has announced a new partnership agreement at a reception in Westminster hosted by the Prime Minister of New Zealand.

A store where you can watch cooks produce traditional Ukrainian food has opened in a Lancaster shopping centre.

A traditional butchers in the heart of Morecambe town centre will close its doors for the final time.

A childminder from Bolton-le-Sands has launched a new website aimed at becoming a comprehensive guide for parents across the local area.

A new craft ale bar will open at the home of a former Morecambe restaurant which closed last year.

The new team at a Morecambe seafront bar are preparing to reopen its doors.

A popular high street takeaway in Carnforth has closed its doors after decades of serving the people of the town.

Peel Ports Group is investing £10m in Heysham Port to further increase capacity and efficiencies at the site.

An award-winning pet salon has launched a brand new free magazine for animal owners.

A familiar name from the Lancaster high street is set to disappear following the sale of WH Smith stores across the UK.

McDonalds are planning to open a new restaurant in Morecambe town centre.

A popular baby goods shop in Lancaster has closed its doors for the final time after 20 years.

A Lancaster city centre hotel has entered its 400th anniversary year with big plans for the future.

Six new Non-Executive Directors have joined the board of Lancaster and Morecambe Chamber of Commerce.

Morecambe Bay businesses are celebrating after being named as finalists in awards recognising family-run firms.

A recruitment company and a security firm from Lancaster have both won at an annual countywide business awards.

A popular school uniform business is to close its Morecambe branch, to focus on its Lancaster store and online sales.

High street businesses are continuing to face challenging times as two more closed down in Morecambe town centre.

Customers of a popular baby goods shop in Lancaster have wished the team well after the owner announced it will be closing after 20 years.

A new sandwich shop in Lancaster has opened its doors and one of its first customers was the city's MP.

The closure of a famous Lancaster antiques centre is approaching and we have been invited to take a look around during its final days of trade.

Legal experts from Morecambe Bay have been named finalists in two categories at leading industry awards.

A Lancaster recruitment firm are celebrating being a finalist in a Lancashire-wide business awards.

The shock closure of a popular Lancaster canalside hotel has left couples without a wedding venue at short notice.

A top chef and familiar face in local hospitality has found a new home behind the bar of a unique Morecambe pub.

A family-run cafe has opened its doors in Morecambe town centre.

Two Lancaster food producers have been crowned winners at the Lancashire Tourism Awards.

A Morecambe based IT asset disposal company has announced an expansion to its growing fleet.

A couple who are leading lights on the local live music scene have taken charge at one of the area's most historic pubs.

Licensees say pubs on Morecambe Promenade need support in tough economic times as they launched their new music festival.

Tributes have been paid to the co-founder of a Lancaster jewellers who left "an incredible lasting impression" on everyone who knew her.

Customers of a popular cafe overlooking Morecambe Bay have posted messages of good wishes and support after its closure.

A Lancaster accountants is celebrating after winning a prestigious title at a national awards hosted by a top TV actor and comedian.

Shoppers have been clamouring for a bargain as a closing down sale at Homebase in Morecambe enters its final days.

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".

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

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

A Lancaster boutique is set to host an evening of fashion and style tips to help you look and feel your best.

A popular gastropub in Bolton-le-Sands is set to reopen after a major refurbishment.

A cafe and restaurant owner has become the new chairman of Morecambe BID.

An independent record store in Lancaster is about to move to a bigger premises and will now be selling drinks as well as music.

Car parking fees in council-run car parks are likely to be frozen this year, it has been revealed at a meeting of local businesses.

A homecare provider with five branches across Lancashire and Cumbria held a special awards ceremony for the first time to recognise and thank members of its staff for all their hard work and passion.

A new bistro has opened in Morecambe overlooking the Bay and has enjoyed a busy opening on New Year's Day.

Businesses worried about the deepening effects of the cost of living crisis will gather for talks after a crucial time for the High Street.

A famous potted shrimps producer from Morecambe Bay has been again awarded a warrant to supply the Royal family.

Heysham Power Stations staff have been spreading some festive cheer in the community.

A new shop has opened but others have closed in Lancaster city centre in the run-up to Christmas.

A long-standing Heysham pub has closed and its owners said they "are reviewing all options" for its future.

A homecare provider held a special event full of festive cheer for its clients and for members of staff and the community.

Several Lancaster based businesses have been named as finalists in the new Taste Lancashire Producer Awards.

A couple have arrived in Morecambe from South Africa to take charge of one of the town's most popular pubs.

A new manager has taken charge at a 16th century pub in Heysham village.

A Lancaster University researcher is launching a digital recruitment platform that aims to eliminate gender bias from the hiring process.

A leading provider of optical lenses from Morecambe has won a major industry award.

A Morecambe pub famed for its iconic chieftain figure above the entrance has reopened after a six-figure upgrade.

A Lancaster agency has designed the new logo for a children's television programme on CBeebies.

Plans to transform a historic Lancaster church into a hub for local businesses and events have been scrapped.

A mum from Heysham who says that "getting up the stairs was a challenge" when she weighed 27 stone is now enjoying her new life as a personal fitness trainer.

A Morecambe firm of financial advisers is celebrating after being named in a list of the UK’s top 100.

The winners have been announced at the 2024 Love Lancaster Business Awards.

A new takeaway has opened on the site of a former pie shop in Lancaster which closed recently after more than 50 years.

Lancaster City Council is on the hunt for a development partner to help regenerate the Frontierland site in Morecambe.

One of Morecambe's oldest pubs will hold a grand reopening event following a major refurbishment.

DIY giants Homebase - who have a store in Morecambe - have collapsed into administration.

A couple who recently opened a burger takeaway in Heysham have brought the business to Morecambe town centre after taking over a dessert cafe.

A family-run Lancaster antiques centre will close in 2025 after 35 years in business.

An ex-professional boxer and former NHS worker have joined forces to run a new state-of-the-art gym in Lancaster.

A ladies fashion store in Lancaster city centre is celebrating three nominations at a prestigious awards ceremony in London.

A new Greek takeaway is set to open on a main shopping street in Lancaster city centre.

A husband and wife team are celebrating the opening of their new "super health and travel clinic" in a historic Lancaster building.

Lancaster University has partnered with tech firm ICT Reverse to extract precious metals from printed circuit boards (PCB) recovered from waste electrical and electronic equipment.

A family-run takeaway in Morecambe will close down after more than 40 years.

A packaging solutions company has opened new state-of-the-art facility thanks to £500,000 investment at its base in Carnforth.

Bosses at a Lancaster firm of solicitors have surprised staff by revealing the company is now employee owned.

The first 'prisoners' have been announced for the return of the 'Jail and Bail' for St John's Hospice and include some familiar faces!

A popular Italian ice cream business is set to open a new shop in Lancaster city centre.

A new whisky distillery has opened in Lancaster and we've been for a look around.

Staff at a Lancaster garage firm are in the pink for a great cause this month.

A Lancaster and Morecambe College project to support local businesses and their employees is enjoying great success.

Morecambe Town Council has awarded a grant of £9,000 to Morecambe Business Improvement District (BID) for the winter cone lighting scheme on Morecambe Promenade.

Friends have joined forces to open a colourful new restaurant in Lancaster city centre serving street style food.

A Morecambe town centre pub which went up for sale earlier this year will reopen with a new couple at the helm, its owners have confirmed.

A Morecambe entrepreneur has been named among the UK’s most ambitious business leaders for 2024.

A Morecambe firm are celebrating a double success in the British Wills and Probate Awards 2024.

A new ultra-fast broadband system helping councils, the NHS, police, schools and businesses to provide better services has been launched in the Lancaster District.

A telecoms engineer who is used to climbing poles can't wait to start pulling pints as the new manager of a Morecambe pub.

A new distillery in Lancaster is launching tours of its facility.

A planning application has gone in for a refurbishment of a historic Lancaster hotel and pub.

A new co-working hub is set to open inside the former Visitor Information Centre in Lancaster.

A Lancaster company has made a £10,000 donation to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

A family who have taken over a city centre pub say they are looking forward to welcoming customers for this weekend's Lancaster Music Festival.

A new Indian restaurant has opened in a familar place in Morecambe town centre.

A wine wholesaling company from Carnforth has been named on a list of the best in the sector from across the UK.

A Lancaster organisation who offer business training and support to local women have unveiled their new premises.

A popular key cutting, engraving and watch repair firm is moving to a new location in Morecambe town centre.

A hair salon in Bolton-le-Sands has moved to bigger premises after almost two decades in business.

A restaurant serving Middle Eastern cuisine in Lancaster city centre has announced it has closed down.

A new home care business has launched in the Carnforth area.

A couple who got together at Lancaster University are returning after winning the tender to provide the campus with coffee.

A family-run auto repair centre in Morecambe has won another major industry award.

A family-run gin company is set to open a new distillery and shop in Morecambe.

A homecare provider is celebrating after four members of the team at one of its branches were shortlisted for the regional finals of the Great British Care Awards 2024.

The finalists in the annual Love Lancaster Business Awards have been announced.

A 16-year-old school leaver has landed her first job at a Lancaster hotel, thanks to an ‘earn-as-you-learn’ training programme to become a chef.

A Lancaster coffee shop described as 'one of a kind' has closed down due to the cost of living crisis.

An Arnside based electric bike hire business has harnessed solar energy to charge their bike batteries, making them fully powered by the sun.

Two restaurants from the Lancaster and Morecambe area have been listed as nominees for the Italian Awards for England and Wales.

A series of workshops are being held to help Morecambe businesses and community groups to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town.

A popular art gallery in Morecambe is set to close due to the retirement of its owner.

A business specialising in CCTV, burglar alarms and electric gates has moved into a new showroom in Morecambe town centre.

A Galgate brewing company is celebrating its first year in business by being listed in every single bar of one of the UK's biggest pub chains.