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Here are the results for Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club runners for May 2025.

Striker Jack Stretton has become Morecambe FC’s first signing of the summer. 

Morecambe arrived at Penrith looking to get back to back victories, away from home after last week’s thrilling win versus Fylde. 

Barry Roche is to leave Morecambe Football Club to pursue new opportunities, ending a 17-year association with the Shrimps.

Lancaster light heavyweight Troy Gallagher scored a comfortable points win in his third professional fight.

Morecambe travelled to Fylde looking to get back to winning ways after three consecutive losses in the league. 

A spokesman for the prospective buyers of Morecambe FC has told Beyond Radio there are "exciting times ahead" for the club.

The long-awaited sale of Morecambe Football Club has been cleared by the English Football League.

John McGuinness MBE finished in seventh and 16th place in his two starts at this year's Isle of Man TT races.

Here are the latest senior race results for Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club including the London Marathon and an annual scarecrow festival 10k near Lancaster.

Lancaster boxer Niall Fielding remained undefeated with a points win in Manchester.

Today marks a thousand days since Morecambe Football Club was officially put up for sale.

Morecambe FC’s pre-season fixtures have been revealed, including two local derbies.

Morecambe Cricket Club First XI lost out to Lancaster in the Palace Shield Premier Division at Lune Road.

Lancaster-born football star Scott McTominay scored a spectacular bicycle kick as he led Napoli to the club's second Serie A title in three years.

Morecambe superbike star John McGuinness MBE is preparing to compete at the Isle of Man TT Races.

Morecambe Cricket Club First XI lost for the first time in the league this season in a competitive match at Kirkham & Wesham.

Lancaster City have announced their first pre-season friendly of the summer.

A father and son's new boxing gym is helping people to beat the bullies, beat anxiety and get fit - and even a certain Beyond Radio presenter has donned the gloves!

Morecambe 1st XI looked to continue their good start to the season as they hosted Westgate 1st XI

Following Morecambe FC’s relegation into the National League, the club and fans will experience a number of differences to various aspects, both on and off the pitch.

Morecambe FC have announced they’ve released nine players following the club’s relegation to the National League.

Morecambe Cricket Club began the new season with a six wicket win over Torrisholme.

Match Report: Blackburns 3rds 29 Vale 3rds 21

Lancaster Hockey Club has held its end of season presentation.

Morecambe slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Harrogate Town on the final day of the League Two season at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Morecambe defender, Luke Hendrie, is the Beyond Radio Shrimps Live Player of the Season 2024/25.

The co-chairmen of Morecambe Football Club have given their first interview to Beyond Radio since relegation from the football league.

Lancaster Phoenix saw record numbers for their annual Easter korfball tournament at the weekend, with more than 50 youth players competing alongside an adult competition.

Bare Cricket Club will field two new teams for the 2025 season, enhancing their commitment to community engagement and talent development.

A 1-1 draw away at Matlock Town bought Lancaster City’s Northern Premier League season to a close.

Morecambe's final EFL away game of the season ended in a 4-1 defeat to Chesterfield at the SMH Group Stadium.

Morecambe Cricket Club's first men's XI prepared for the start of the new season with a friendly win over Lancaster University.

The team at the club shop at Heysham Golf Club are celebrating after winning a national award.

Directors at Morecambe FC said they won't give up after the huge disappointment of the club being relegated back to non-league football.

A fundraiser has been launched for the family of a young boxer who lost his life in a road traffic collision in Morecambe over the Easter weekend.

Lancaster City suffered defeat in the final home League game of the season as Bamber Bridge's sharp eye for goal ensured the visitors took the spoils in a 4-1 victory.

After 18 seasons in the English Football League, Morecambe's relegation to the National League was confirmed after a 3-1 defeat to Salford at the Mazuma on Easter Monday.

Lancaster City will be playing in the Northern Premier League Premier Division next season after a 2-0 victory over Warrington Rylands.

Ten-men Morecambe slipped to the edge of relegation from League Two after a 1-0 defeat at Bromley.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune A 45 Anselmians 2nds 24

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 1st XV 45 Lancashire Royals 21

Runners from Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club have enjoyed success racing across the world as well as closer to home.

Lancaster City survived a late comeback to pick up their first win under Jimmy Marshall.

Morecambe slipped closer to relegation from League Two after a 2-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Carlisle at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Morecambe's Nelson Birchall remained undefeated in his professional career after a sizzling performance in Manchester.

MATCH REPORT: Northwich 26 Vale of Lune 19

The Dolly Blues showed encouraging signs under new boss Jimmy Marshall but fell to a defeat in the closing stages.

Morecambe are six points from safety with five to play, after a ninth straight away defeat in League Two at Grimsby.

Lancaster City Football Club have announced the appointment of Kendal Town boss Jimmy Marshall as their new manager.

The Shrimps cut the gap to League Two safety to four points with six games to play after recording their first back to back wins of the season.

Coastal Amateur Boxing in Morecambe closed out their season with a show of competitive bouts featuring young boxers from around the UK.

Lewis Mansell’s strike in the opening stages of the second half wasn’t enough as City fell to a 4-1 defeat to promotion pushing Worksop Town.

The gap to League Two safety is now seven points after Morecambe’s 1-0 victory over Swindon Town at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Lancaster City and Morpeth Town cancelled each other out on Non League Day at Giant Axe.

Two of the brothers in Morecambe's fighting Birchall family looked impressive as they made their professional boxing debuts.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 54 Burnage 39

Morecambe lost 1-0 for the 14th time this season as the Shrimps slipped seven points from League Two safety after a defeat at Port Vale.

Lancaster City FC will offer free admission to local sporting clubs, under 12s, serving military personnel and veterans, and blue light card holders at their match this Saturday.

The new captains at Morecambe Golf Club have driven in to office.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune Under 16s 32 Kendal Under 16s 19

Ilkeston Town’s clinical eye for goal put the Dolly Blues to the sword at the New Manor Ground.

Ten men Morecambe slipped six points from safety in League Two after a 2-2 draw with the Bluebirds in the Morecambe Bay derby at the Mazuma.

A Lancaster City player will compete in a brand new national televised football competition alongside a host of former football stars and influencers.

A back-to-back world champion from Morecambe has called for more support for disability darts in the town.

Under new stewardship, Lancaster City hit Basford United for four to climb away from the relegation zone.

Troy Gallagher won his second professional fight with a convincing victory over experienced Harry Matthews.

Dave Chisnall gave eventual champion Luke Littler a tough scrap during the Morecambe man's quarter-final exit at the Belgian Darts Open.

MATCH REPORT: Altrincham Kersal 26 Vale of Lune 43

Morecambe are four points from League Two safety after a 2-1 defeat at Stadium MK. 

A Morecambe cheerleading group are preparing to participate in the pinnacle of their sport in America.

Morecambe moved to within one point of League Two safety after a fine 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Manager Chris Willcock has left Lancaster City Football Club by mutual consent.

Here are the latest results for the Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 32 Sandbach 29

A 20th minute goal by Jordan Scanlon gave Hyde United all three points and left Lancaster City looking over their shoulder at the relegation places.

Morecambe slipped to yet another 1-0 defeat – their 13th of the season – against Gillingham in League Two at the Priestfield Stadium.

Morecambe FC has announced a loss of around £1.2 million, for a second consecutive year.

MATCH REPORT: Lancaster City 1 Macclesfield 3

MATCH REPORT: Eccles 2nd XV 26 Vale 2nd 7

Morecambe fell to defeat against league-leaders Walsall at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium, to remain in the League Two relegation zone.

Morecambe remain in the League Two relegation zone after another 1-0 defeat, against Doncaster Rovers at the Mazuma.

An indoor bowling league based at Salt Ayre Sports Centre is celebrating a near-£20K Lottery grant.

Work on a Memorial Garden at the home of Morecambe Football Club has been completed.

MATCH REPORT: Winnington Park 21 Vale of Lune 24

Morecambe moved to within two points of safety in League Two after a 2-0 win over Accrington in the Lancashire derby at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

The first ever Lancaster & Morecambe Series of Darts has been announced.

MATCH REPORT: Firwood Waterloo 21 Vale of Lune 20

A second half penalty from former Premier League striker Adam Le Fondre was enough to see Lancaster City defeated by FC Utd of Manchester at Giant Axe.

Morecambe remain in the League 2 relegation zone after a 2-0 defeat at high-flying Notts County at Meadow Lane.

Morecambe's Reece MacMillan fought his heart out but was beaten in his shot at the British and Commonwealth Titles.

Here are the latest seniors results for Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club.

Lancaster boxer Walter Fury wants to make his fighting family - including cousin Tyson - proud when he enters the ring for his third professional bout.

Morecambe pro boxer Reece MacMillan is ready to write his name in the history books by becoming British champion.

Morecambe remain in the League Two relegation zone after slipping to a 2-1 defeat at Newport County.

Forward Ged Garner has joined on loan from Barrow for the remainder of the season.

Morecambe boxers took home plenty of wins and trophies as boxing returned to the Trimpell Club.

Match Report: Eccles 12 Vale of Lune 38

After a winless January, Lancaster City got off to the perfect start in February to continue their unbeaten run against the Lions of Guiseley.

Morecambe moved off the bottom of the League Two table after a pulsating 4-2 victory in the Lancashire derby with Fleetwood Town at the Mazuma.

Forward Andy Dallas has joined Morecambe on loan from Barnsley until the end of the season.

A Lancaster boxer has struck gold at a first ever national university and college championships.

Morecambe FC can sign players in the January transfer window after satisfying the financial requirements of the English Football League.

Morecambe remain six points from safety in League 2 after Bradford condemned the Shrimps to their 10th 1-0 defeat of the season.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune Colts 22 New Brighton Colts 0

The ten men of Morecambe fell to a narrow defeat against Colchester United at the JobServe Community Stadium.

Morecambe FC have addressed the reasons why the club haven’t made any further signings in the January transfer window.

A top pool player from Morecambe has beaten the best in the world to become the 'Last Woman Standing'.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 43 Widnes 10

Boxing will return to a Morecambe sports and social club featuring some of the town's talented amateur fighters.

A Sam Bailey sizzler wasn’t enough to spark a late comeback in Staffordshire for Lancaster City.

Morecambe are five points from safety in League Two after a 1-0 defeat to high flying Crewe Alexandra at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Lancaster City lost ground on the chasing play-off pack as a solitary goal was enough to dispatch a below par Dollies on Wednesday night in Teesside.

Attacking midfielder Callum Cooke has become Morecambe’s second January signing on a deal until the end of the season.

Goalkeeper Ryan Schofield has joined Morecambe on a short term deal until the end of the season.

Tyson Fury's manager has spoken to Beyond Radio about what the future may hold for 'The Gypsy King' after he announced his retirement from boxing.

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing.

Morecambe were knocked out of the FA Cup by Premier League giants Chelsea, on a weekend to be proud of for the Shrimps.

The date has been confirmed for Morecambe's rearranged fixture at Newport County in League Two.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 36 Douglas 10

Morecambe darts ace Dave Chisnall has missed out on a place in the Premier League.

Here are the latest results from the Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club including races from over the festive period.

Morecambe forward Charlie Brown has completed a move to fellow League Two side, Accrington Stanley.

The co-chairmen of Morecambe FC have publicly laughed off an online rumour linking Wayne Rooney with the manager's job at the Shrimps.

The co-chairmen of Morecambe Football Club told fans they have suffered "sleepless nights refreshing the bank account hoping promised money will come in" during the ongoing sale saga.

Defender Rhys Williams has extended his loan spell with Morecambe, keeping him at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium until the end of the season.

In the aftermath of a glorious rainbow at The Giant Axe, the Dolly Blues had the opportunity to maintain and round off their unbeaten run during the festive period.

Morecambe finally earned their first home League Two victory of the season with a 2-0 win over Tranmere Rovers at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium on New Year's Day.

Morecambe midfielder Kayden Harrack’s contract has been terminated by mutual consent.

A fans' forum where Morecambe FC supporters can ask questions to the board will take place amid the continued unrest over the ongoing sale of the club.

Morecambe manager Derek Adams felt his side were hard done by in their defeat at Salford City.

Lancaster City ran out 3-2 winners at Bamber Bridge in an action-packed Boxing Day clash.

Gwion Edwards struck to earn Morecambe a vital three points in their battle against relegation.

Dave Chisnall suffered heartbreak in an epic second round battle at the PDC World Darts Championship.

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It was another wet and windy day at Giant Axe as Workington faced Lancaster City in the Northern Premier League.

Morecambe head into the Festive period bottom of League Two and still without a home league win after a 2-0 defeat to Bromley at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

Tyson Fury suffered a controversial points loss to Oleksandr Usyk for the second time.

Morecambe boxer Isaac Lowe was beaten by Lee McGregor on the Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk undercard.

Tyson Fury has tipped the scales at his career-heaviest weight for his world heavyweight title clash with Oleksandr Usyk.

Our panel of local boxing experts unanimously say that Tyson Fury can turn the tables on Oleksandr Usyk in emphatic style.

Morecambe FC have been given a suspended two-point deduction by the English Football League.

Tyson Fury says he's "never been as confident in my life" ahead of his world heavyweight title rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

It was a night of emotion and also celebration as Coastal Amateur Boxing Club hosted its final show of 2024.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 17 Bowdon 5

Morecambe fighter Isaac Lowe says there's now enough local talent to put on a big professional boxing show in the town.

Lancaster City fell to a 2-1 defeat to Gainsborough Trinity at Giant Axe in the Northern Premier League.

Morecambe remain second bottom of the League Two table after a disappointing afternoon in Gloucestershire.

Morecambe boss Derek Adams has been named Sky Bet League Two Manager of the Month for November.

Morecambe are out of the Vertu Trophy at the round of 32 stage, following a 1-0 defeat to Lincoln City at the Mazuma.

Tyson Fury has explained in a new Netflix documentary how tourists now come on holiday to Morecambe hoping to meet him.

Morecambe boss Derek Adams has been nominated for November's Sky Bet League Two Manager of the Month award.

MATCH REPORT: Burnage 19 Vale of Lune 19

Morecambe's FA Cup third round tie at Chelsea will be played on Saturday, January 11 with a 3pm kick off.

Morecambe moved out of the League Two relegation after a 2-2 draw at Tranmere Rovers on Tuesday night.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 24 Altrincham Kersal 19

Lancaster City's run of four games unbeaten in all competitions came to a halt as Whitby Town ran out comprehensive winners at the Towbar Express Stadium.

Here is a timeline of events since Morecambe Football Club went up for sale more than two years ago.

Morecambe progressed to the third round of the FA Cup for the fourth time in five seasons after beating Bradford City 1-0 at the Mazuma.

The identity of the man in talks to buy Morecambe Football Club has been revealed.

Morecambe boxer Reece MacMillan fought the fight of his life to capture the Central Area Super Lightweight Title.

Two local boxers are ready to rumble in the biggest fights of their careers on the same bill.

A teenage motor racing sensation from Heysham has signed to compete on the British Formula 4 circuit.

Morecambe-based darts ace Dave Chisnall will take to the oche before Christmas in his first match in this year's PDC World Darts Championship.

MATCH REPORT: Firwood Waterloo 36 Vale of Lune 17

The two sides couldn’t be separated on a wet afternoon at The Giant Axe, but the Dolly Blues hit the woodwork on three occasions.

Morecambe moved off the bottom of the League Two table after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Swindon at the County Ground.

Tyson Fury has set up training camp in Malta as the clock ticks down to his world heavyweight title rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Here are the latest running times from the members of Lancaster and Morecambe Athletics Club.

MATCH REPORT: Sandbach 50 Vale of Lune 19

From the start of the game it was obvious that the vast experience of the Vale side would be enough to produce a victory.

Hundreds of Morecambe FC fans gathered to take part in an organised protest against the owners of the club.

Lancaster City marked the eighth anniversary of the passing of club legend Neil Marshall with a fine victory at Morpeth.

Morecambe slipped to an undeserved 1-0 defeat against leaders Port Vale at the Mazuma to remain bottom of the League Two table.

Morecambe superbike star John McGuinness will race at the Isle of Man TT in 2025.

Morecambe have progressed to the knockout phase of the Bristol Street Motors Trophy as group winners despite defeat against Carlisle United in their final group game.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 33 Winnington Park 26

Morecambe Football Club has apologised after children were physically searched at a football league game.

Supporters of Morecambe Football Club have confirmed they will hold a mass protest at the next home league game calling for the club to be sold.

Lancaster City came out on top in pulsating encounter with Ilkeston at Giant Axe in the Northern Premier League.

Morecambe snatched a dramatic 96th minute winner to claim their second League 2 victory of the season at Wetherby Road.

Morecambe FC has announced the appointment of a new general manager.

The chair of the Morecambe FC supporters trust says they are planning to protest at an upcoming game as the saga over the sale of the club reaches "crunch time".

Lancaster City suffered a heavy defeat in the Northern Premier League at league leaders, Macclesfield Town.

Morecambe booked their place in the second round of the FA Cup after overcoming National League South side, Worthing.

A world champion racer from Heysham, 16, has been part of an elite scouting camp with Ferrari aiming to find the next generation of Formula 1 stars.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 27 Eccles 22

Lancaster City scored twice in the closing stages to earn a draw against Hyde United in the Northern Premier League at Giant Axe.

Morecambe remain rock bottom of League Two after a 5-2 defeat to Chesterfield at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.

A revamped and strengthened Football Governance Bill aimed at addressing the issues facing the financial sustainability of the professional game in England has taken its first steps.

The Shrimps remain bottom of the League Two table after a disappointing evening at Plough Lane.

MATCH REPORT: Widnes 15 Vale of Lune 17

A Morecambe boxer has knocked out two opponents in the first round to become National Development Champion.

Young boxers from Morecambe and Lancaster did themselves proud on an action-packed night for local fight fans.

MATCH REPORT: Vale of Lune 22 Firwood Waterloo 36

A film crew has visited Morecambe to shoot scenes for a new upcoming Tyson Fury documentary on Netflix.

An excellent second half display saw Lancaster City come from two goals down to earn a point against Ashton United at Giant Axe.

Morecambe suffered a disappointing defeat to MK Dons at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium in League Two.

The Dolly Blues were denied all three points by a stoppage time equaliser for Guiseley in the Northern Premier League.

Lancaster City staged a fine second half comeback to secure a win over FC Utd of Manchester in the Northern Premier League.