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A Jaws themed lamp, hubcap clocks, and a rather alarming talking ape head are just some of the unusual items you can find for sale in a new independent shop and cafe on Morecambe Promenade.

The boss of a Lancaster student housing firm who spent £400,000 on soundproofing his new development says he is “astonished” by plans to close a city nightclub and replace it with student flats.

Around 16 shops are closing every day in 2019 as record numbers of high street businesses shut down or move online.

Plans to close Lancaster’s only official student nightclub and turn it into student flats have been slammed.

Lancaster City Council is seeking public opinion on whether the Local Plan is ‘legally compliant and sound’ following the publication of proposed main modifications.

Vandals caused thousands of pounds’ worth of damage to vehicles and equipment at a funfair in Morecambe.

The Friends of two Lancaster museums are searching for young people with a passion for history to shape the future of both buildings.

An historic hotel and bar in Lancaster city centre has increased room numbers as part of an ambitious expansion plan.

A popular Lancaster businessman, who had ‘a big smile and a big heart’, has died aged 63.

The chief executive of Lancashire County Council has visited the new Health Innovation Campus at Lancaster University to learn more about the “exciting” project.

Morecambe MP David Morris has said he would be prepared to support a no deal Brexit “but only when all avenues to secure a deal have been exhausted”.

A Slyne pub is set to undergo a six-figure refurbishment, creating up to 15 new jobs in the process.

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Baines Bagguley Penhale Solicitors in Morecambe has been recognised by Cancer Research UK after facilitating more than £595,000 worth of gifts from people choosing to leave a legacy to the charity in their will.

A worldwide organisation which offers a global voice for women is marking 80 years of work in Morecambe.

The family of teenager Reece Holt, who died earlier this year after a brave fight against cancer, is asking people to help turn Morecambe gold in his memory.

Staff and pupils at Lancaster University’s pre-school centre have been celebrating their third successive Outstanding Ofsted.

Plans to build a hydrogen gas generation plant at Heysham Power Stations have been announced.