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  A new audio play telling the story of Morecambe by the people who live there has been released - and it's narrated by a local actor.

• 14,000 wheelie bins rolled out so far to replace recycling boxes across Lancaster district

  More than 14,000 recycling bins have been delivered to households across the Lancaster district so far, replacing the former smaller boxes.

• Morecambe man jailed for rape of woman he met on night out

  A man who took advantage of a vulnerable woman before raping her has been jailed.

• Morecambe street band perform at special City of Culture celebration

  A Morecambe street band were invited to join a special celebration of culture alongside other similar bands from across the UK.

• Council to consider review of Lancaster adult social care service

  A day centre in Lancaster is on a list of providers that is set to be part of a strategic review into adult social care services across Lancashire.

• Leisure centre hub renamed in memory of much-loved Lancaster fitness instructor

  A hub at a Lancaster leisure centre has been renamed in memory of a popular class instructor passed away earlier this year.

• Morecambe teen to appear in court charged with dozens of burglaries

  A teenager from Morecambe will appear in court next month charged with dozens of residential burglaries.

• Arrests made after rural burglaries in Lancaster district

  Three people have been arrested following reports of rural burglaries around the Lancaster district.

• Morecambe FC announce departure of Head of Commercial after six years

  The outgoing Head of Commercial at Morecambe FC says he ‘couldn’t be prouder’ after his departure from the club was announced.

• Car crashes into other vehicles after making off from police in Morecambe

  A car making off from police collided with several vehicles on a road in Morecambe yesterday.

• Lancaster MP celebrates Government's move on permanent fracking ban 

  The Lancaster MP has welcomed a government announcement about moves to permanently ban fracking.

• Ban on dogs on Morecambe beaches lifted

  Owners are now once again allowed to exercise their dogs on Morecambe beaches.

• Crews tackle commercial premises fire on Morecambe industrial estate

  Fire crews were called to deal with an incident on an industrial estate in Morecambe.

• Morecambe Punk Festival receives grant boost

  The annual Morecambe Punk Festival has received a grant to enable the event to expand.

• Lancaster community bar scoops three awards

  Lancaster’s only community run café bar has won three prestigious awards and is now in the running for a national prize too.

• Hospital team smashes Rehab 500 charity challenge

  Staff at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary have undertaken a challenge to raise money for a special rehabilitation bike for patients.

• Plans submitted to turn Carnforth depot into padel courts

  Plans have been submitted to convert a former depot in Carnforth into padel courts.

• Plans for 23 new homes in village near Lancaster approved

  Permission has been granted for 23 new homes to be built in the village of Hornby.

• Drugs raid carried out at flat in Lancaster

  A man has been charged after police carried out a drugs raid at a flat in Lancaster.