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Two brothers and a Morecambe businessman have joined forces to encourage people to slow down on their social media use - via poetry!

A second-hand book shop owner has moved into new premises in Morecambe town centre.

Lancaster City Council has called on local employers to join a scheme to support disabled people after achieving its highest level of accreditation.

Nominations will soon open for local groups to receive a share of a £15,000 community fund from a Lancaster-based wills and estates firm.

Lancashire businesses have given cautious backing to the introduction of a Mayoral Authority, according to a Chamber of Commerce survey.

An experienced international shipping executive has been appointed to a leading role by the owners of Heysham Port.

It's been announced that a Lancaster bar and restaurant has closed for refurbishment and that there are new owners.

A family have thanked all their customers for their support after they retired from running a pub near Lancaster after 15 years.

A family has bid a fond farewell after their hotel in Morecambe was acquired by a leading international operator.

Seventy golfers braved the weather for a day in aid of a Morecambe charity which helps young people with disabilities.

A brand new craft ale bar and kitchen has opened in the West End of Morecambe.

Morecambe business owners have raised issues that affect them during a breakfast meeting with the MP.

A well-known local holiday park business is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

Two friends have opened a new healthy drinks cafe hoping to bring something different to the West End of Morecambe.

Companies from Morecambe and Heysham are celebrating success in a countywide business awards.

Staff from a well-known local holiday park are celebrating after winning big at a top tourism awards.

A new Indian restaurant is set to open in the heart of Lancaster city centre.

A balloon stylist from Lancaster who brings showstopping decor to events across our area is celebrating being named a finalist - twice - in a leading business awards.

A couple are documenting their plans to open a new second-hand bookshop in Morecambe with a popular daily video diary.

Familiar faces from the Morecambe and Heysham licensed trade have taken over a former bank-turned pub in the town.

A popular Morecambe eatery will close its doors later this month, it’s been announced.

A family have announced they will be closing their gift shop in Morecambe town centre.

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

A hairdresser has moved and rebranded his barber shop overlooking Morecambe Bay while announcing that his seafront bar will be closing down.

A Lancaster tech firm has announced a major refurbishment of its home in one of the city's most historic buildings.

An estate planning expert from Lancaster has been chosen to judge the British Wills & Probate Awards.

Pubs, cafes and restaurants in Lancaster and Morecambe have backed a campaign to reduce VAT to help struggling businesses.

The chairman of a Morecambe business has stepped down after the fulfilment of his vision for the company to be owned by its employees.

A champion of Morecambe town centre has directly lobbied the Chancellor of the Exchequer over the problems of rising costs being faced by local businesses.

A new McDonalds restaurant in Morecambe has officially opened.

A well-known name in Lancaster city centre hospitality is set to expand by opening a new premises.

A city centre boutique promises an unforgettable evening of fun, fashion and fizz in the historic setting of Lancaster Castle.

A centre for fans of on-line and console gaming has officially opened in central Lancaster.

The matriarch of a Morecambe family shoe business founded in the 19th century has celebrated her 90th birthday.

A closure date has been announced for the Burger King restaurant in Morecambe town centre.

An opening date has been announced for a new McDonald's restaurant in Morecambe.

A family-run gin business in Torrisholme will close at the end of this month, it has been announced.

Champions of Morecambe town centre have joined forces with a long-standing family-run security company.

A new cafe overlooking Morecambe Bay has opened its doors.

A Lancaster engineering firm has thanked its team for helping to raise £5000 to support families affected by cancer.

Financial advisers from Morecambe have been recognised on a national stage after being shortlisted for major awards.

A mother and daughter who run a popular arts and crafts shop in Morecambe have announced it will soon be closing down after 30 years.

A Lancaster family pub-restaurant faces an uncertain future after its owners announced plans to either close or sell its premises across the UK.

A new walk-in taxi booking office has been given the thumbs up to open in Morecambe town centre.

A new Irish pub is set to open its doors in the West End of Morecambe.

A couple well-known for running cafes in Morecambe say they've definitely made the right move as they settle into their new premises close to the Eden Project site.

A Lancaster yarn and stationery firm has been shortlisted for a national award in recognition of the innovative ways they develop their business.

A popular coffee shop in Lancaster city centre will close after more than seven years due to rising costs.

A Lancaster distillery has announced the appointment of its new manager.

A dispensing optician from Lancaster will sit with the General Optical Council, giving his insight into how proposed new guidance and legislation will impact eye care professionals nationally.

A new pasta bar promising 'incredible dishes with stunning sea views' is opening up in the West End of Morecambe.

An Italian restaurant and chef in Lancaster are celebrating after recognition at a national awards ceremony.

Businesses and organisations who have signed up for a Fair Work Charter have been celebrated at a ceremony in Lancaster.

More detail has been revealed on plans for a new commercial development on the White Lund estate.

The new owners have officially taken over at a Morecambe pub which has been serving locals and visitors alike since the 19th century.

A well-known local name in Italian restaurants is set to reopen in the city centre.

A high street coffee shop chain is set to open in Lancaster in the city centre's former Burger King.

A bar overlooking Morecambe Bay has revealed its new look to a positive response.

A discount department store in Lancaster has closed after the chain collapsed into administration.

A popular high street computer games store in Lancaster city centre has shut its doors.

Lancaster's Burger King outlet has shut its doors after three and a half years.

A new mini supermarket has opened on a main road between Morecambe and Lancaster.

A popular Morecambe pub will soon be under new ownership, it has been announced.

A social media manager from Lancaster has won a national award for Marketing Business Woman of the Year.

A new Tesco Express and car park is almost ready to open on a former pub bowling green in Lancaster.

A popular high street retailer selling health, beauty and household goods is opening inside a Lancaster shopping centre.

Local businesses interested in joining forces with the Eden Project while they build and open their new visitor attraction on the Prom have been invited to get on board.

A Lancaster accountancy firm has appointed a new director who first joined the business 10 years ago as a trainee.

Graduates of Lancaster University have spoken of their pride in the city centre after setting up their own businesses there.

Pubs from Morecambe and Heysham were among the winners at a county-wide celebration of the best in tourism.

The owners of Heysham Port have achieved accreditation to deliver port-specific training to staff.

Morrisons have announced a new date for opening a new 'Daily' store on a main road between Lancaster and Morecambe.

Lancaster BID has been re-elected to work on behalf of city centre businesses for another five-year term.

The owner of a popular Lancaster fashion boutique joined a panel of experts as a guest speaker at the UK’s largest retail trade show.

A new business mentoring programme for the Lancaster and Morecambe District has been launched.

A chiropodist from Carnforth has paid tribute to her late husband and helped raise money for charity at a special 'clinic-warming' event.

A Lancaster high street gaming store has announced it will shut as the company stands on the brink of administration.

A craft ale bar overlooking Morecambe Bay will be getting a new name.

The opening date has been announced for a new bistro and tearooms in a former post office in Morecambe.

One of Lancaster's most historic pubs is open again and its new boss has spoken to Beyond Radio about the challenges he's faced in bringing it back to life.

A family will hand over the reins of a historic Lancaster pub after what they described as "the best two and a half years we could ever have wished for".

A Lancaster high street pub is set to reopen as a new Irish bar.

Many shops and pubs in Lancaster city centre have reported strong trading figures during the Christmas period.

A Morecambe firm of solicitors is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

The team behind a popular Lancaster cafe have opened a new sandwich shop in the city centre.

The owners of a Lancaster cocktail bar are to take over a popular city centre pub.

The apprenticeship team at Lancaster & Morecambe College has received a boost thanks to a partnership with a group championing local business.

A Lancaster hotel, bar and wedding venue is set to reopen under new ownership and management.

A Lancaster foster care agency has been rated as an outstanding provider in its latest Ofsted report.

A fact finding mission to Portugal has inspired a new look for a Lancaster hotel.

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.