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Local News
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Council considers £2m bid to bring vacant Morecambe building back to life
A bid for £2m of government cash could breathe new life into one of Morecambe's vacant buildings - with the Queens Hotel one of the options being looked at.
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Woman dies after falling from motorway bridge near Lancaster
A woman has died after falling from a bridge over the M6 near Lancaster.
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Incredible find 'reunites' Morecambe football hero with winner's medal 50 years after Wembley win
A chance discovery 'reunited' a Morecambe FC legend with a winner's medal from a famous match at Wembley 50 years ago.
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Morecambe rock band to headline tribute concert for Hairy Bikers star
Morecambe rockers, Massive Wagons, have been announced as the headline act at a concert in tribute to Barrow’s star of The Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers.
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Lancaster nurse whose husband was captured by Taliban hopes to inspire students
A Lancaster nurse who gained a first class degree while her husband was a captive of the Taliban has been selected as part of a national campaign to inspire people to go to university.
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Wray Scarecrow Festival starts this weekend
The hugely popular Wray Scarecrow Festival and Fair gets underway this weekend.
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Beacon lighting and wartime songs in Morecambe to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day
A beacon lighting will be held in Morecambe to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
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INTERVIEW: Eden Project Morecambe chief expects full funding package by summer and spade in ground by autumn/winter
An Eden Project Morecambe chief has laid out the timescales as the countdown to work starting on the new £100m attraction enters its final months.
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Morecambe's longest-running music festival under threat in row over council grant
The future of a popular music festival in Morecambe is in doubt amid a row with a council over a grant payment.
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British Empire Medal to be presented to Morecambe band stalwart in prestigious Lancaster Castle ceremony
The British Empire Medal will be presented to a band leader from Morecambe next month.
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Lancaster and Morecambe events open young ears to music of the jukebox generation
The journey into the jukebox generation has begun in Morecambe and Lancaster.
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Popular Morecambe fabric and gift shop returns as pop-up on Prom
A popular Morecambe fabric and gift shop has returned as a pop-up more than two years after it closed.
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Event announced for residents to help create exhibits for new £100m Eden Project Morecambe
Dates have been announced for an event where residents can help shape the experience inside the new Eden Project Morecambe.
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Police announce that body found on beach is missing man from Morecambe
The body of a man who went missing from Morecambe has been found on the beach at Bolton-le-Sands.
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Burst pipe leaves Carnforth and Bolton-le-Sands residents without water and forces school to close
A burst pipe has left Bolton-le-Sands and Carnforth residents without water for hours and forced a village school to close for the day.
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Thousands more flock to Morecambe’s Baylight Festival in 2024
Morecambe’s popular Baylight festival brought even more visitors to the town in the February half term week in its second year.
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Lancaster surgeon dressed as 'poo emoji' among our London Marathon heroes
A Lancaster surgeon dressed as a giant poo, a Morecambe Winter Gardens supporter and a Heysham mum in a rhino costume have all completed the London Marathon.
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VIDEO: Delight at rare otter sighting near Lancaster village marina
An otter has taken up residence near Glasson Dock marina - delighting residents and visitors to the Lancaster village.
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PHOTOS: March and rally calling for Gaza ceasefire held in Lancaster city centre
A march and rally calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East has been held in Lancaster city centre.
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Crews put out house fire in Heysham
Firefighters have tackled a fire at a house in Heysham.
South Cumbria News
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Bomb squad called to Oxenholme station
Bomb disposal experts rushed to Oxenholme train station earlier today after a suspicious item was found.
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Morecambe rock band to headline tribute concert for Hairy Bikers star
Morecambe rockers, Massive Wagons, have been announced as the headline act at a concert in tribute to Barrow’s star of The Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers.
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Kendal climate change organisation awarded £20,000 grant
A Kendal climate change organisation has been awarded a £20,000 grant towards their latest project.
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New Astute class submarine named after Greek king at Barrow shipyard
A new Royal Navy submarine being built in Barrow-in-Furness has been officially named after the ancient Greek king Agamemnon.
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Man charged with drug supply following warrant in Kendal
A man from Kendal has been charged with drug supply offences.
Local Sport
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Incredible find 'reunites' Morecambe football hero with winner's medal 50 years after Wembley win
A chance discovery 'reunited' a Morecambe FC legend with a winner's medal from a famous match at Wembley 50 years ago.
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Vale A team outdone at home by Stockport
Match Report: Vale 2nds 19 Stockport 2nds 43
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Thumping win for Vale Colts
Match Report: Vale of Lune Colts 66 Old Halesonians Colts 26
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Around 240 boys and girls star in legendary football tournament at Lancaster FC
Boys and girls' teams from primary schools across North Lancashire have starred in a historic football tournament held at Lancaster City FC.
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Wins for young Morecambe fighters on amateur boxing show
Young Morecambe fighters had their hands raised at the latest Coastal Amateur Boxing Club show.
Beyond Radio Station News
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Beyond Radio's Silent Mark appears on TV game show The 1% Club
Beyond Radio presenter Silent Mark has appeared on hit ITV Saturday night game show The 1% Club.
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INTERVIEW: Beyond Radio presenter fighting cancer for third time takes on '60 before 60' challenge
A Beyond Radio presenter who is fighting cancer for the third time is taking on 60 different challenges before his 60th birthday to fulfil his bucket list and raise money for charity.
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Beyond Radio to once again host Big Family Day Out at Highest Point festival
Beyond Radio is delighted to be hosting The Big Family Day Out at Highest Point festival once again - with a diverse range of local and national performers on the main stage.
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PHOTOS: Beyond Radio's Greg Lambert and musician Jay Blackburn present funds from music festival to local schools
Beyond Radio's Greg Lambert has joined musician Jay Blackburn in presenting money raised from an annual music festival to six schools in Morecambe and Lancaster.
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A huge thank you to Beyond Radio founding director Nathan Hill as he departs for pastures new
The Beyond Radio team would like to give a massive thank you to one of our founder directors Nathan Hill as he embarks on a new adventure.
Local Music News
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Morecambe rock band to headline tribute concert for Hairy Bikers star
Morecambe rockers, Massive Wagons, have been announced as the headline act at a concert in tribute to Barrow’s star of The Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers.
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INTERVIEW: Drummer shares his music memories from Simply Red stardom to glorious Morecambe sunsets
A musician who shot to fame with Simply Red has visited the Beyond Radio studio to talk about his fascinating career and how he wants to help the Morecambe music scene.
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Lancaster musician releases debut poetry book
A popular Lancaster musician has unveiled her latest creative pursuit – a book of poems.
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IN SESSION: Scott Millington
We were delighted to welcome Lancaster singer-songwriter Scott Millington into the Beyond Radio studio.
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IN CONVERSATION: Evie Plumb
Beyond Radio’s Chris Brookbanks has been talking to the lead singer of Lancaster band, LOWES, as they release their new single.
Business News
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Popular Morecambe fabric and gift shop returns as pop-up on Prom
A popular Morecambe fabric and gift shop has returned as a pop-up more than two years after it closed.
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INTERVIEW: Morecambe antiques dealer moves to new home in Lancaster city centre
An antiques dealer has moved his treasure trove of collector's items from Morecambe Promenade to a new home in Lancaster city centre.
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Champion of Morecambe steps away from Chamber of Commerce role
A champion of Morecambe is stepping away from his role with the area's Chamber of Commerce.
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Lancaster community centre 'toasts' new partnership with neighbouring takeaway
A Lancaster community centre and its takeaway neighbours are toasting a new partnership.
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New head of operations appointed at Lancaster and Morecambe Chamber of Commerce
Lancaster and Morecambe Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new head of operations.
Advertising Features
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Lancaster property specialists celebrate 30th anniversary
Lancaster property firm Fisher Wrathall Commercial is celebrating its 30th year in business.
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Team from The Ship at Caton look back on 100 days at the helm
The team at The Ship at Caton have been reflecting on their first 100 days in charge of the village pub near Lancaster.
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Christmas Party Nights with top quality festive entertainment at The Royal Bar & Shaker in Morecambe
The Royal Bar & Shaker in Morecambe has some exciting plans for this festive season.
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Revealed: The Worlds Biggest Online Slot Machine Winners
Some of the biggest ever progressive jackpot wins in the history of online slots are revealed right here.
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The Best Casinos in Lancaster
Over the last couple of decades, video games have gone from being the exclusive preserve of the ‘nerds’ to one of the most popular forms of entertainment on the planet.
What's On
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Morecambe rock band to headline tribute concert for Hairy Bikers star
Morecambe rockers, Massive Wagons, have been announced as the headline act at a concert in tribute to Barrow’s star of The Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers.
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Wray Scarecrow Festival starts this weekend
The hugely popular Wray Scarecrow Festival and Fair gets underway this weekend.
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St John's Hospice Colour Dash returns to Kendal next month
One of the most colourful fundraising events of the year is returning to Kendal next month.
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What's On Guide W/C April 22
Here is your weekly guide to What's On in entertainment across North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay.
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West End Festival announces return in 2024
A long running festival based in the West End of Morecambe will return next month.