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• Danger warning after cyclists targeted for anti-social behaviour at Lancaster race track

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• First plants for Eden Project Morecambe garden arrive in Morecambe

  Thousands of plants earmarked to be the first physical parts of the new Eden Project Morecambe have arrived in the town.

• New cafe opens on Morecambe Prom

  A new cafe overlooking Morecambe Bay has opened its doors.

• Lancaster county councillor steps down from adult care role

  A Lancaster county councillor in charge of adult care services in Lancashire has stepped down from the role – just days after launching plans to modernise the system.

• Search helicopters called out after reports of child swimmers in bay at Heysham

  Coastguard helicopters above Morecambe searched after worried reports about three children swimming in the bay.

• Prize draw for £3.4m beachfront house raising £1m for Eden Project Morecambe enters final days

  A prize draw generating £1m for the Eden Project Morecambe with a chance to win a multi-million pound luxury home in Cornwall is entering its final days.

• Lancaster University weather station records highest ever May temperature

  The Hazelrigg weather station at Lancaster University has recorded its highest ever temperature for May.

• Lancaster fundraiser can't wait to get 'quacking' on inflatable duck canal trip

  A Lancaster man's 'quackers' canal challenge is capturing the imagination for a very good cause.

• Lancaster and Morecambe area landlords invited to join new housing forum

  A new forum has been launched to help raise housing standards and support vulnerable residents across the Lancaster and Morecambe area.

• Fraud warning issued after Lancaster woman targeted in phone scam

  Police are warning people to be on their guard after a woman from Lancaster was tricked into giving bank details in a phone scam.

• Steampunks receive £7k cash boost ahead of Morecambe festival

  A popular Victorian steampunk festival has been given a boost ahead of its pirate-themed event in Morecambe.

• LISTEN: D-Day hero to open new Lancaster Armed Forces veterans centre on 102nd birthday

  A Second World War hero who took part in the D-Day landings will mark his 102nd birthday by cutting the ribbon on a new centre for veterans in Lancaster.

• 'Carnage' on Heysham roads as traffic gridlock issues worsen

  Motorists are furious over lengthy traffic tailbacks in Heysham which this week have again led to hours of delays on the roads.

• Plans go in for major upgrade of St John's Hospice in Lancaster

  A major refurbishment is being planned at Lancaster's hospice to ensure it can provide care for our local community for years to come.

• Shirt stunt at Morecambe FC backs Tyson Fury and Zlatan Ibrahimovic takeover bid

  Pro wrestlers appearing on a show at Morecambe FC added fuel to claims that Tyson Fury and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are lining up a takeover bid for the football club.

• Increased police presence around Lancaster district ahead of TT Races

  Lancashire Police say dedicated resources are being deployed both locally and across the county ahead of bikers heading to Heysham Port for the Isle of Man TT Races.

• Rare portrait painted by Eric Morecambe comes to light after 60 years 

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• Lancaster hospital launches ‘Grab Bags’ scheme for patients fleeing violence

  A scheme to help patients fleeing violence or abuse has been launched at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.