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Lancaster shopkeepers have slammed the state of the city's streets - with one saying customers are having to walk "through faeces and vomit" to get to her shop.

Young people from Lancaster and Morecambe have taken part in a demanding challenge in the Scottish Highlands run by a local charity.

Members of Morecambe lifeboat crew have been reflecting on the 200th anniversary of the RNLI.

Roads will be closed in Lancaster while a major annual cycling race weaves through streets in the city.

A pipe leak on a residential street is taking so long to fix that residents have created their own mini-beach!

A Grade II listed village pub near Lancaster could be converted into residential apartments.

Vikings have once again invaded Heysham for the return of a popular festival.

An annual weekend of scooters and music in Morecambe has been hailed as a huge success.

A crackdown on anti-social behaviour across Lancashire has seen 2694 arrests in a year and a 5 per cent cut in incidents, say police.

A local charity that provides childcare and support for disabled children and adults, is celebrating its 15th birthday with a special party this weekend.

The Morecambe hovercraft was called out to help a person cut off by the tide at Silverdale.

Firefighters have tackled a garage fire in Carnforth.

The original sculpture of the Eric Morecambe Statue has gone on display in Lancaster to mark 25 years since the landmark was unveiled.

Water levels dropped at 'an alarming rate', a towpath collapsed, boats were grounded and waterways polluted after a major leak at Lancaster Canal.

Sewer installation and connection works will take place in Torrisholme affecting motorists and bus services.

A vehicle working on the beach at Morecambe has become stuck in the Bay after being surrounded by the oncoming tide.

A cyclist and a lorry have been involved in a road traffic collision during rush hour in Lancaster city centre.

Systems have gone down at Morecambe GP surgeries as part of a worldwide IT outage also affecting airlines, railways, media and banks.

An actor who has appeared in iconic shows on British TV including Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon has received an alumni award from Lancaster University.

Around 70 classic cars began an annual 160-mile tour setting off from Morecambe's art deco Midland Hotel.

The annual walkabout theatre show in Lancaster will bring a 1960s twist to the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland - the cast and crew have revealed.

A boss at one of the world's largest web hosting firms has received an honorary degree from Lancaster University where he studied 25 years ago.

A new tourism website has been launched following the closure of the local Visitor Information Centres to encourage people to visit Lancaster and Morecambe Bay.

Police are looking for three suspects after a teenage staff member's bike was stolen from a bar on Morecambe Prom.

A man was taken to hospital after the lifeboat crew rescued him from the water near a Morecambe beach.

Police have appealed for witnesses after a man was knocked unconscious in an assault on a Lancaster city centre street.

Twenty four people were arrested in the Lancaster area during the 24-hour period around the European Championship football final.

Beyond Radio's GREG LAMBERT visited all 37 venues at Morecambe Music Festival. Here's his diary of a packed and varied weekend of live music in the town.

A shop in Morecambe town centre selling low-cost recycled furniture and appliances to people in need has closed down.

The musical director of Morecambe Brass Band has landed a prestigious job with one of the most iconic military bands in the world.

A new charity shop looking to help support pet owners with the cost of vet bills has opened in Morecambe town centre.

Four new staff have started work at the Winter Gardens ready to help take the restoration of the Morecambe theatre to the next level.

A massive celebration of Morecambe's scootering history will ride again into the town this month.

Police have warned residents to be on their guard after two overnight shed burglaries in Lancaster.

A man has been banned from entering Morecambe town centre under a two-year criminal behaviour order.

Legendary 90s hitmakers D:Ream will perform a special show at The Platform as part of Morecambe Pride.

A popular reality TV show following the lives of a huge family from Morecambe is set to return to our TV screens.

A popular crabbing pool on Morecambe Promenade has been closed for essential work.

Three new directors have joined the team who run a Morecambe entertainment venue - including the former drummer with Simply Red.

New plans have gone in to convert the former British Telecom building in Lancaster into 28 apartments.

The mayor of Lancaster has announced she will reduce her public schedule after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

A Morecambe man is planning a dad-and-son trip around the UK hoping to raise £1m towards his dream of reopening the former cinema and nightclub he's singlehandedly restored.

A school has raised £2000 towards a community garden in memory of a two-year-old boy who died in a gas explosion at his home in Heysham.

A 45-year-old mum from Morecambe has made an incredible comeback from major health scares to qualify for Team GB in karate alongside her sister and 10-year-old son.

A celebration of living a happier and healthier lifestyle including pole dancing, cycling and much more will return to Lancaster city centre.

Dino Fest will come roaring back into Lancaster city centre this weekend.

Police are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a female runner in Lancaster.

A person was taken to hospital after a house fire in Lancaster.

The newly-elected MP for Morecambe & Lunesdale has arrived at Westminster to begin her new job.

Pupils from a Morecambe school have enjoyed a tour of the famous cobbles of Coronation Street.

Beyond Bear taking part in a tug o'war with 'Robbie Williams' was one of many highlights of a lively Carnforth Carnival!

Major works at a high-rise block of flats in Morecambe are continuing in efforts to improve safety in the wake of the Grenfell disaster.

Plans have been revealed to convert a former hotel and pub in Morecambe into 17 apartments and build six three-bedroom houses.

A couple who transformed a Morecambe pub with a little help from TV's 'The Hotel Inspector' have decided to move on.

A man has been jailed after a series of burglaries of Lancaster businesses.

Two people were freed from a car after a road crash at Carnforth.

Fire crews were called to a house in Heysham which was "heavily smoke-logged due to cooking".

It was a big night for Labour as they took victory in Morecambe & Lunesdale and Lancaster & Wyre in the general election.

David Morris said "it's time to go home and just chill out" after 14 years as MP for Morecambe and Lunesdale.

Welcome to our live coverage of the general election.

A woman from Morecambe will hold a 'Meet the Author' event at St John's Hospice to mark the launch of an inspiring book about her personal journey dealing with grief.

Morecambe Music Festival 2024 will be even bigger after two more venues joined the party taking the total up to 37.

A Hollywood composer who worked on the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise has paid a visit to a music shop in Morecambe.

Morecambe's longest-running music festival will return in 2025 with a new name and a new venue.

Beyond Radio is delighted to once again be hosting the main stage at this year's Carnforth Carnival this weekend.

Beyond Radio will be broadcasting live from a free community open day at Lancaster and Morecambe College this weekend to celebrate a 200th anniversary.

Beyond Radio will present a special show bringing you the general election results.

Local candidates have been bidding to win your votes as the general election campaign enters its final day.

General election candidates have given their thoughts on how new laws could help with the future of Morecambe Football Club.

Lancaster & Wyre general election candidates have called for action to end 'the sewage scandal' polluting our waterways.

The Conservative candidate for Lancaster & Wyre has apologised on behalf of his party for scandals which have damaged the public's faith in politicians.

A son of a Lancaster legend has thanked the people of the city as he reopened his dad's iconic burger van for the first time since he died.

One of Morecambe's best-kept secrets has had a makeover and a new name as part of calls to revitalise the West End.

The Labour candidate for Lancaster has defended the building of student flat blocks saying they are a "good thing" for the city.

One hundred creative people will get a pay-out and a chance to show off their work or perform at a unique event for Morecambe.

A new traditional bakery run by a young married couple has enjoyed a successful opening day in the West End of Morecambe.

The Liberal Democrat candidate for Lancaster & Wyre has spoken movingly about the "enormous financial and emotional sacrifice" of his family during his brother's terminal illness.

Giant colourful kites will fly over Morecambe beach after all despite the cancellation of an annual festival.

Candidates for Lancaster & Wyre in the general election have explained why they think voters should choose them as next MP

An iconic burger van in Lancaster city centre will reopen as a son continues his parents' legacy.

A police car has been involved in a crash on the M6 near Lancaster.

A popular Morecambe restaurant known for its location overlooking the Bay is set to close.

Shocking images have shown the aftermath of a vandal's car window-smashing spree in a Lancaster car park.

The general election candidates for Morecambe & Lunesdale have spoken out about the issue of potholes and the shocking state of roads in the area.

Permission has been given for an old bowling green at a Lancaster pub to be used for new shops.

Tributes have been paid following the death of an inspirational leader who was awarded an MBE for her services to the Scout movement in Lancaster.

The former Morecambe Visitor Information Centre could become a cafe bar under plans revealed by the new Friends of the Platform group.

A man has died after a fire at a house in Morecambe.

A 'sold-out' public walk around the site of the planned Eden Project Morecambe has changed to a new date.

A woman's project fighting loneliness by delivering cards to residents in a Lancaster village has gone from strength to strength.

Police say they are cracking down on e-scooter and motorbike joyriding on the cycle track after a spate of incidents in the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

Plans for a new hospital at Lancaster have come under the microscope on the general election campaign trail.

The candidates battling it out to win the Lancaster & Wyre seat will take your questions in the second of our special Beyond Radio general election debates.

A hotel manager from Morecambe is preparing for a 15,000ft sky dive to raise money for the charity that helped him when he lost his sight.

The famous Morecambe coat of arms mosaic is undergoing another facelift.

Crowds enjoyed a colourful Lancaster Pride celebration in glorious weather.

Armed Forces Day celebrations in Morecambe including an RAF parachute display over the Bay pulled an estimated 20,000 people to the town.

Five pedal-powered audio players telling interesting facts about Morecambe voiced by a star of Coronation Street are being installed along the Promenade.

Plans are in the works to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Eric Morecambe's birth with a special event in his home town.

Police praised members of the public including a community nurse who stopped to help an elderly man who tripped and banged his head in Morecambe.

An appeal has gone out after a First Responder's bag of life-saving medical kit and a heart-starting defibrillator were stolen in Heysham.

A lifeboat hero got off the hovercraft on Morecambe beach then got down on one knee to his girlfriend and proposed!

David Morris has been challenged on his claims that child poverty is falling in Morecambe and Lunesdale.

Members of the public will have the chance to attend general election hustings in North Lancashire ahead of polling day on July 4.

Conservative David Morris and the Green Party's Gina Dowding have clashed over housing in Morecambe & Lunesdale during a heated exchange on Beyond Radio.

Morecambe and Lunesdale candidates across all parties have committed to honouring the promised Eden Project funding should they be elected on July 4.

The Morecambe and Lunesdale general election candidates laid out their visions for the future of the area during a debate at the Beyond Radio studio.

Firefighters have extinguished a fire on West End Road in Morecambe.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a sexual assault in Lancaster.

Staff at a Lancaster fabric firm have marked its centenary with a special day and by celebrating that its iconic clock is working again after more than 40 years.

Staff at two mainstays of Lancaster's healthy eating and cultural life are calling for one last push in their campaign for a new roof.

Two local 100-year-old veterans of the D-Day landings will be honoured during a parade on Morecambe Promenade on Armed Forces Day.

Security guards on strike outside Lancaster Jobcentre have spoken about their fight for better pay for what can be a dangerous job.

A teenager has been arrested after a pensioner was assaulted and suffered a neck injury at Lancaster Bus Station.

A former ice cream factory in Lancaster has been earmarked for demolition to make way for housing.

A new crossing will be part of roadworks taking place to improve pedestrian access to the Lancaster Grand Theatre.

Police are investigating an assault at Lancaster Bus Station.

Young people will be the driving force behind the return of a Green Festival this summer as it takes place for the first time on Morecambe Promenade.

The return of the St John's Hospice Moonlight Walk was an incredible night as more than 850 walkers took part.

Firefighters have tackled a fire on Marine Road West in Morecambe.

The candidates battling it out to win the Morecambe & Lunesdale seat will take your questions in the first of our special Beyond Radio general election debates.

A woman from Morecambe who helps find homes for stray, injured and unwanted cats has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List.

A first ever 'Lancaster Day' has celebrated the history and heritage of the city.

A call has gone out for people to give blood in Lancaster during National Blood Week.

The nanna of a little boy who died in a gas explosion has spoken of how she hopes creating a community garden will bring something positive from the terrible tragedy.

A climate project featured on a Channel 4 TV show has won Lancaster City Council a major award.

Tributes have been paid to a much-loved champion of many causes in the Lancaster area including the Girlguides, and a city theatre and hospital.

Staff at a popular Lancaster cafe and health food shop have thanked their customers for supporting a campaign to raise funds for a new roof - including one who donated £10,000!

Plans have gone in to demolish the former home of a Lancaster centre for homeless people after the charity moved to a new bigger premises.

Lancaster City Museum has revealed a new look amid plans for further modernisation in the years ahead.

Thousands enjoyed the return of Morecambe's popular steampunk festival and there are calls for it to come back again in 2025.

A new discount store is set to move into the former Poundland premises in a Lancaster shopping centre.

A Morecambe businessman is gearing up to go from 'couch to 110k' as he prepares to take on his first ultra marathon.

A lineup of events has been announced to celebrate the first ever 'Lancaster Day'.

A planned Armed Forces Day air display over Morecambe Promenade by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight featuring the Lancaster Bomber has been cancelled.

Festivals and events in Morecambe have received a combined £11,000 boost.

Firefighters were called out to fires in Lancaster and Morecambe on Monday.

An investigation is under way after a council roadsweeper was seen emptying onto a slipway near Morecambe Bay.

Inspiring charity challenges, music and dancing, and a colourful mayoral parade were among the highlights of a hugely successful village festival in Morecambe.

The new High Sheriff of Lancashire said it was a great honour to hang her shield at Lancaster Castle in her home city.

The full lists of candidates for the Lancaster and Wyre and Morecambe and Lunesdale seats in the general election have been officially announced.

A new sports bar is set to open inside a Lancaster city centre venue.

The president of Lancaster Cycling Club has completed an epic 1,982 mile ride from 'Gibraltar to Gibraltar' for a close dear to his heart.

D-Day veterans remembered their fallen comrades as events were held in Morecambe, Lancaster and Carnforth to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.

A bee-friendly bus stop with a garden on top has been causing a buzz in Morecambe.

A local couple have taken over as the new managers at a Morecambe town centre pub.

A schoolboy from Morecambe has completed a 100 mile cycle ride in memory of his grandad who died after a tragic bike accident.

Police are investigating after youths caused extensive damage at a children's nursery in Morecambe.

A legendary Coronation Street star who grew up in Morecambe will leave the TV soap after 50 years.

More than 14,500 people have been involved with a three-year project celebrating an unseen underground river that flows beneath Lancaster.

Teenagers of the 50s and 60s have taken a musical trip down memory lane in Morecambe.

Members of the public have been invited on a 'Wonder Walk' around the site of the planned Eden Project Morecambe.

A series of events will be held in the Lancaster and Morecambe District on Thursday, June 6 to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

A campaign has been launched for a new cycle lane on one of the most dangerous roads in Lancaster.

A D-Day veteran from Lancaster has celebrated his 100th birthday by becoming a cover star of a special 80th anniversary edition of the Radio Times.

A couple of steampunk enthusiasts from Morecambe say they brought back their festival after five years because the public demanded it.

An annual late-night charity walk for St John's Hospice is returning by popular demand after a two-year absence and Beyond Radio will be there too!

Motorcycle legend John McGuinness has spoken out after leathers he wore in a famous race were stolen during this year's Isle of Man TTs then found just hours later.

Rescue services were called out to help an injured kite surfer in Morecambe.

Derek Adams has been appointed as manager of Morecambe FC for a third time.

Two of a series of online meetings where the public can find out more about the Eden Project Morecambe have been cancelled due to the general election.

Firefighters tackled a commercial building fire in Lancaster.

A massive four-day international market is returning to Morecambe Promenade this month.

Players, fans and volunteers at a Lancaster football club will climb Helvellyn inspired by a baby girl who is severely partially sighted.

Fans of Lancaster band The Lovely Eggs have rallied behind them after damage to their van while on a UK tour to promote their new album.

Morecambe residents can have their say on the town's eyesore buildings as the town council considers a £2m bid to bring one of them back to life.

A teenage dancer from Morecambe narrowly missed out on a place in the Britain's Got Talent final despite blowing the judges away with a stunning routine.

Two arrests have been made after a report of an assault and robbery outside Lancaster Bus Station.

Organisers of an Armed Forces Day event in Morecambe have provided an update on a planned air display and paid tribute following the death of an RAF pilot in Lincolnshire.

Train services have been cancelled - affecting passengers at Lancaster and Oxenholme - following a derailment.

The line-up has been announced for this year's Lancaster & Morecambe District Armed Forces Day and Beyond Radio is proud to be part of it.

Firefighters have tackled a fire at a house in Lancaster.

A trailer for a new children's fantasy adventure film with scenes shot in Lancaster city centre has been released.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will meet in a rematch for the heavyweight championship of the world on December 21.

A 'Proper Lovely' shop is set to open its doors in Lancaster city centre - literally!

A police chief has vowed to crack down on gangs of youths behaving badly at Lancaster Bus Station and called on the public to report any issues.

A Starbucks drive-through and a new Greggs could be coming to a business park near the motorway in Lancaster.

Plans to convert a house in Heysham into a care home for one or two vulnerable children have been approved.

John McGuinness says he still has the passion for the "most demanding, difficult, hardest, physical track in the world" as qualifying for the Isle of Man TTs gets under way.

Police are appealing for help after an assault in Lancaster by two men - one of whom had a machete and the other a bottle of suspected ammonia.

Two people were rescued by the fire service after they fell down a steep embankment in Lancaster.

The annual Festa Italia drew big crowds to Lancaster city centre for a weekend 'Gran Finale' of music, food, drink and Ferraris!

The only fisherwoman in the UK fully licensed to use an ancient netting practice has spoken to Beyond Radio about her love for the dangers of fishing on the Lune.

One of Britain's most successful singers has paid a touching tribute to a talented man from Heysham by revealing a duet they sang together.

A new store selling food, drink and other essential items aiming to save customers 'pounds not pennies' has opened in Morecambe's Arndale shopping centre.

Tyson Fury was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk by the closest of split decisions in a classic fight for the undisputed world heavyweight title.

A regular swimmer in Morecambe Bay has launched a campaign to install open-air showers on the Promenade.

Boxing experts, fans and friends of Tyson Fury are gearing up for his undisputed world heavyweight boxing title fight against Oleksandr Usyk.

Motorhomes and camper vans should be banned from parking on Morecambe Promenade between 8pm and 8am, say councillors.

A hairdresser and former pie shop owner has been elected the new chairman of Morecambe Town Council.

An annual day celebrating the buses of the past is returning to the home of Morecambe Football Club.

A charity football match will return to the home of Morecambe Football Club to raise funds in memory of a brave schoolboy.

The date and venue for a fundraising night in memory of a popular Morecambe soul music DJ has changed.

Heysham boxing coach Bob Howard says it's "surreal" to be part of Tyson Fury's team ahead of the 'Fight of the Century' after 20 years by the side of 'The Gypsy King's friend Isaac Lowe.

Tyson Fury will once again put global attention on his adopted hometown of Morecambe when he fights for the undisputed heavyweight title this weekend.

Members of the local business community rocked by a shock closure and the ongoing cost of living crisis will come together at a new regular support meeting in Lancaster.

Two friends are set to reopen a historic Heysham pub as their second venue in the Morecambe area and are hoping for more in future.

Traffic diversions are in place while St George's Quay is closed for rail bridge works.

Crews have tackled a caravan fire in Morecambe which spread to two other vehicles.

Morecambe’s two bathing beaches have been recognised as some of the best in the country amid renewed calls to improve their water quality.