What's On Guide W/C July 18

More from Local News

• Net Zero on the horizon for Lancaster University thanks to renewable energy investment

  Lancaster University has taken a giant leap towards net zero, regularly generating 100% of its own electricity for the first time this spring through a new solar farm.

• Vast majority of primary pupils get preferred school placement

  More than 98% of Lancashire children starting primary school in September have been offered a place at one of their three preferred primary schools.

• Date announced for new number plate recognition parking system at Heysham medical centre

  A new parking system for patients, visitors and staff at a medical centre in Heysham is set to begin.

• PHOTOS: Iconic 'M' arrives as new McDonald's in Morecambe takes shape

  The famous 'M' sign has gone up as work continues ahead of the opening of a new McDonald's in Morecambe.

• Victorian voices analysed in Lancaster University research about northern accent development

  Lancaster University researchers have used voices from Victorian speakers to highlight the evolution of different accents from across Lancashire and Cumbria.

• Young Lancaster dancers heading for iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom

  Youngsters at an award winning Lancaster dance school are set to follow in the footsteps of Strictly Come Dancing stars.

• PHOTOS and VIDEO: Long-awaited demolition begins at eyesore alley on Morecambe Prom

  Demolition work is under way ahead of a long-awaited revamp of a derelict alleyway overlooking Morecambe seafront.

• By-election due after Lancaster councillor resigns

  A by-election will be held after a Green resigned from Lancaster City Council.

• Government funding boost to help repair Lancaster City Museum

  A £94,000 government cash injection will be used to make repairs at Lancaster City Museum after part of a ceiling collapsed.

• Mayor of Lancaster reflects on her "memorable and privileged" year

  The outgoing Mayor of Lancaster has spoken of her memorable year attending more than 180 events across the area.

• Grandmother from Morecambe becomes leading advocate for talking about AI

  A grandmother of three from Morecambe has become a leading champion in a campaign to get people talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI).

• Bereaved mums help shape new compassionate maternity spaces at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

  Bereaved families have helped to create two new purpose-built maternity spaces at a Lancaster hospital.

• New performing arts school opens in Morecambe town centre

  A new school for budding dancers, singers and musical theatre performers of all ages has opened in Morecambe.

• Emergency rescue after walkers stuck in quicksand at Bolton-le-Sands

  People who were out walking at Bolton-le-Sands have been rescued after becoming stuck in quicksand.

• ‘All or nothing’ Lancaster bowling green fundraiser enters final days

  Time is running out to support a fundraiser for improvements to a popular Lancaster bowling green.

• Tyson Fury's decision to leave Morecambe is central to new series of Netflix reality show

  Morecambe - and Tyson Fury's decision to leave the town - is a major part of the new series of a reality show about the boxer's life.

• Morecambe MP seeks urgent pothole repairs on local roads

  The Morecambe MP says there will be pothole repairs on a number of roads that have reached the threshold to be fixed.

• Morecambe chairman confirms club will stay ‘full time professional’ following National League relegation

  The chairman of Morecambe FC says the Shrimps will remain a full time professional club, despite their relegation from the National League.

• Tyson Fury confirms he's left Morecambe saying home was targeted by "crackpots"

  Boxing superstar Tyson Fury has confirmed that he's moved away from Morecambe and explained the shocking reason why he made the decision.

• Funding boost will help Morecambe businesses stay in touch to keep town safe

  A Morecambe town centre radio network to help businesses respond to crime and other incidents has received a funding boost.