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  A new solar farm near Lancaster University is now generating renewable energy to help fund vital council services.

• Lancaster MP to run 10K race to help fund £150k children's playground scheme

  The Lancaster MP will run a 10K in Morecambe to raise funds towards a new community playground.

• Family leaves hotel in Morecambe after 73 years after acquisition by top international chain

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

• More details announced for Light Up Lancaster

  The team behind Lancaster's popular annual light art festival have announced more activities to enjoy at this year's event.

• Residents rally round to protect Morecambe play area from vandals

  Residents have pulled together to help protect a valued community park from vandalism.

• Bank holiday weekend events cancelled due to thunderstorms forecast

  Events in the local area planned to take place over the Bank Holiday Weekend have had to be called off due to forecasts of thunderstorms and heavy rain.

• "Feelings are running high": Battle over name for new local council escalates

  Our local MPs and Lancaster City Council remain at loggerheads over the name of a new local authority for the District - and you've had your say too.

• Temporary car park closure announced for upgrade works at Lancaster park

  A car park will close while council resurfacing works are carried out at a park in Lancaster.

• Morecambe FC says pension issue now resolved as embargo talks continue

  Morecambe FC has announced that pension fund issues that led to the National League placing a transfer embargo on the club have been resolved.

• Morecambe man charged with child image offences

  A man from Morecambe has been charged with three counts of possessing indecent or pseudo images of a child.

• Emergency services at scene of M6 crash near Lancaster

  Emergency services have been called after a crash on the M6 near Lancaster.

• New pub opens its doors in West End of Morecambe

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

• Inpatient survey results reflect improvements across Morecambe Bay health trust say leaders

  A national survey has highlighted positive experiences of inpatients at Morecambe Bay health trust.

• Morecambe campaigner calls for openness over police use of controversial AI

  A campaigner from Morecambe has called for Lancashire Police to "come clean" over use of a controversial AI tool due to worries over data privacy.

• Owners of closed-down Lancaster music venue fined

  The owners of a derelict former Lancaster pub and music venue have been fined more than £4000.

• Heysham Power Stations apprentices on right track at Carnforth mini railway

  First-year apprentices at Heysham Power Stations have been praised after they helped out and honed their skills at a Carnforth mini railway.

• Adventurers prepare for Lancaster hospice China fundraising trek to celebrate 40th anniversary 

  After almost two years of training and fundraising, 82 intrepid Lancaster trekkers are counting down the days until they leave for an adventure of a lifetime.

• Morecambe FC Community Foundation awarded £216,000 National Lottery grant

  The Morecambe FC Community Foundation has received a £216,000 grant through the National Lottery Community Fund.

• LISTEN: New week-long Morecambe Comedy Festival announced

  A new comedy festival is set to bring laughs aplenty to Morecambe as the town marks 100 years since its most famous comic was born.

• Lancaster supermarket legend celebrates 90th birthday

  The face of a Lancaster supermarket described as a "true gent and legend" has celebrated his 90th birthday.