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  A new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking system was due to launch this week in patient and visitor car parks at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

• Museum in Lancaster up for award launched by TV historian David Olusoga

  Lancaster's Cottage Museum has been shortlisted for a major new award voted for by the public which was launched by a well-known TV presenter and historian.

• MP fights for refunds after Heysham medical centre patients get parking fines in error

  Patients of a Heysham medical centre have enlisted the help of Morecambe's MP after being fined when using a controversial new parking system.

• Two teenagers arrested after car stolen during Hest Bank burglary

  Two teenagers have been arrested after two cars were stolen during a burglary in Hest Bank last week.

• Parents demand further action after health watchdog probe into asbestos complaints at Lancaster school

  Worried parents are continuing to fight for answers after the health and safety regulator investigated concerns over asbestos debris found at a Lancaster school.

• Lancaster medical students praised for helping man who collapsed

  Two medical students who helped a man who collapsed near Lancaster railway station have been officially commended.

• Man arrested on Morecambe beach after report of assault

  A man has been arrested on a Morecambe beach on suspicion of assault.

• Police probe burglaries in villages near Carnforth

  Police are investigating reports of a number of burglaries and thefts in two villages near Carnforth.

• Swift success as Lancaster councillors agree further help for endangered birds

  Lancaster City Council has voted unanimously to back a series of measures to help slow the decline in the population of swifts.

• Emergency services called to crash on M6 near Lancaster

  Emergency services went to the scene of a crash on the M6 near Lancaster in which a vehicle overturned.

• Popular Morecambe eatery announces ‘difficult decision’ to close

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

• Heartbreaking decision for family as Morecambe gift shop closure announced

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

• Lancaster University PhD student off to Australia and New Zealand to tackle 'silent crisis'

  A Lancaster University PhD student is travelling to Australia and New Zealand to research grassroots healthcare solutions for farming communities.

• PHOTO: Stolen pick up truck pulled from River Lune in Lancaster

  A pick up truck stolen overnight from Silverdale has been recovered from the River Lune at Lancaster.

• LISTEN: Cyclists aim to raise £18,000 in 24-hour Lancaster challenge through pedal power

  A 24-hour cycling challenge in Lancaster will see the community pedal a round-the-world distance to raise money for two good causes.

• Award-winning Lancashire fire search dog who helped with earthquake rescues retires

  A Lancashire fire search dog who has helped rescue people around the world has retired after nine years of outstanding service.

• Firefighters called to business park in Lancaster

  Crews have tackled a fire on a business estate in Lancaster.

• Lancaster pupils turn 'creative history detectives' to celebrate life of art pioneer

  School children in Lancaster have been learning about a pioneering artist and inventor who once lived in the city and brought art to all.

• Delight at Morecambe social club as theme park legend Frontier Fred drops in

  The mascot from Morecambe's former Wild West theme park has made a comeback to delight party-goers at a club for people with disabilities.

• Roads closed as gas mains upgrade work underway in Lancaster

  Road works are underway as part of a major upgrade to gas mains in a residential area of Lancaster.