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• ‘Significant sum’ stolen from pensioner amid reports of courier fraud in Lancaster and Carnforth

  A woman in her 70s has had a significant sum of money stolen as police say they’ve received reports of courier fraud in Lancaster and Carnforth.

• New public telescope in Morecambe offers spectacular views across bay

  A new public telescope has been installed on the Promenade to allow people to enjoy views across Morecambe Bay.

• Council vows to take action in aftermath of Lancaster and Morecambe floods

  Immediate action will be taken to help prevent further floods to homes and businesses across the District, Lancaster City Council has pledged.

• Eric Morecambe's 100th birthday and town film festival up for Lancashire Tourism Awards

  Celebrations to mark the centenary of Eric Morecambe and a film festival held in the town have been named as finalists in the Lancashire Tourism Awards.

• Two wards at Royal Lancaster Infirmary set to close as part of community care plans

  Two wards at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary are set to close permanently.

• Leading Morecambe councillor defects from MBIs to Greens

  A councillor on the Lancaster City Council cabinet has defected from the Morecambe Bay Independents to the Greens.

• Morecambe sports and social club saved and set to reopen

  A popular sports and social club in Morecambe is set to reopen after "an incredibly difficult and uncertain time".

• Council leader explains reason for Frontierland decision delay

  The leader of Lancaster City Council said she is as "confident as she can be" that there will be no further delays on long-awaited plans for the Frontierland site.

• BBC documentary series explores Lancaster University slave-trade research

  A Lancaster University historian has appeared in a new BBC series, based on his work on the Register of British Slave Traders.

• "No decision made" to demolish Morecambe bus shelter as campaigners speak out at town hall

  A leading councillor has assured campaigners looking to save a former bus shelter in Morecambe that "no decision has been made" to demolish it.

• Crews tackle fire at Lancaster house

  Fire crews were called to deal with an incident at a house in Lancaster on Wednesday afternoon.

• UPDATE: Two men charged with robbery and burglary offences at Morecambe and Lancaster shops

  Two men have been charged with robbery and burglary offences at shops in the Lancaster District.

• LISTEN: Community garden taking shape in memory of Heysham toddler

  Work is well under way on a community garden in Heysham to remember a much-loved little boy who died in a gas explosion at his home.

• Second earthquake in two days hits Silverdale as tremors felt across Morecambe Bay

  A second minor earthquake has occurred in the Lancaster and Morecambe District, just a day after the first.

• £2.5m funding boost for Eden Project Morecambe will help create new visitor zone

  A £2.5m cash boost will help create a special visitor experience at Eden Project Morecambe to help humanity shape a better future.

• British Transport Police office returns to Lancaster Railway Station

  A transport police office has reopened at Lancaster Railway Station which the city's MP has hailed as "a boost for passenger and staff safety".

• Ryelands Community Connect scheme aims to bring together locals

  A new initiative aimed at local people wanting to socialise around the Ryelands area of Lancaster gets underway later this month.

• Twenty vehicles caught speeding during police crackdown in Lancaster

  A vehicle was caught driving at more than twice the limit during a community speed enforcement initiative on a road in Lancaster.

• Councillors call for halt to demolition of vandalised Morecambe 'youth hut'

  A leading councillor has hit out at plans to demolish a former bus shelter saying "Morecambe is being gradually stripped of its assets at the hands of Lancaster City Council".

• Coastal pollution clean-up training to be held on Morecambe beach

  A training exercise is taking place today off Morecambe Promenade to help prepare teams to protect our coastline in case of pollution.