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• Morecambe scout HQ to be renamed in honour of inspirational leader

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• New report says Lancaster University’s activities contributed £2 billion to economy in a year

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• Morecambe man becomes champion for raising awareness of little-known brain condition

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• Two boys arrested in Morecambe on suspicion of dangerous driving on stolen motorbike

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• Lancaster to Barrow railway line reopens after Storm Bert floods

  The railway line between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness has reopened after being closed due to flooding after Storm Bert.

• Special send-off for Morecambe couple who saved lives of thousands of animals

  A couple who have devoted their lives to helping animals in the Morecambe area will be given a special send-off after stepping down from running a charity.

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• New Lancaster City Council leader elected

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• PHOTOS: Christmas Lights Switch On kicks off Lancaster's festive season in style

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• Morecambe lifeboat crew rescue person in water off coast

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• New playground opens on Lancaster’s Marsh estate

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