Morecambe

The Visitor newspaper is published in Morecambe, Lancashire, covering Morecambe and the surrounding district including Overton, Middleton, Heysham, Slyne, Hest Bank, Bolton-le-Sands and Carnforth. Contact editorial and commercial teams: lancasterguardian.co.uk/contact-us

Marcus Dackers scored Morecambe's equaliser against Colchester United Picture: Morecambe FC

Morecambe pick up a first league point this season

Morecambe's Grovenor Park Primary School

This is NOT a drill, school is on lockdown there is a man with a knife

Tricia Ulyatt with this year's summer fun day donation for Rosemere.

Pub’s late summer fun day brings cheer to cancer charity

Dave Spikey's book contains a strange story from Morecambe's The Visitor newspaper about a man who stole a Grim Reaper costume from Morecambe Town Hall. You may remember the court case from 2007 in which a man dressed as the Grim Reaper was arrested after a lads’ night out in Morecambe. Christopher Kelly lost his mates, who were celebrating a friend’s birthday and were also drunk, and wandered onto the beach where he got stuck in boggy sand and lost his shoes, trousers and jacket. Cold and wet, he staggered across the road to Morecambe Town Hall where, seeing a window open, he climbed inside. “Then he soiled his underwear which he threw into a black bin bag. He found a ‘Grim Reaper’ fancy dress outfit and put this on before leaving the town hall where he eventually arrived at the police station (and) stood there for three hours, still in the Grim Reaper gear, until police arrived.”

Eight strange but true facts about Lancaster and Morecambe

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Former bank in town centre for sale with £195k price tag

Halifax Bank in Morecambe's Arndale centre is set to close next year.

Another town bank set to close early next year

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Immaculate £350k bungalow comes with a shimmering swimming pool

Morecambe vinyl collectors fair will be back in the Arndale Centre this weekend.

Vinyl lovers invited to dig out treasures at record fair

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25 of the best places to go for something to eat according to readers

Chantel McGregor will be performing at The Platform in Morecambe in October. Picture by Chris Griffiths.

Town billing for guitarist who shares album producer with Ed Sheeran and Shakira

Gwion Edwards is on the sidelines with injury Picture: Morecambe FC

Shrimps seek a change of luck

Jackie Leek spends four days a week in Morecambe and has a giant tortoise as a therapy pet who she has called Mr. Miyagi. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

I can't believe my eyes! Meet the giant pet tortoise who turns heads on the prom

Ideal buy to let property or for a first time buyer who is wanting to get onto the property ladder. This mid terrace home is in need of modernisation and is within walking distance to local amenities and public transport links. The accommodation comprises entrance hallway, through lounge/diner, kitchen and utility space. To the first floor are two double bedrooms and a further box room/nursery/office, and a bathroom. To the rear there is an enclosed yard with a wall surround and gated access. Marketed by Farrell Heyworth, Morecambe.

13 cheapest houses for sale in Morecambe

Lancaster City Council used bailiffs 2,560 times to collect debts from Lancaster and Morecambe residents, including council tax arrears.

Council used bailiffs 2,560 times to collect debts from residents

Morecambe FC's Mazuma Stadium

A day in the life of a new MP

Ross Millen was a second-half substitute for Morecambe at Crewe Alexandra Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Morecambe manager's vote of confidence

Westgate Wanderers FC have launched a scheme for free kit.

Grassroots football club launches free kit scheme

Lancaster Town Hall. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard.

Stand up to Racism group to hold public meeting at town hall

June Ashworth with the Citizens Advice North Lancashire chair of trustees, Alan Hatton-Yeo.

Citizens Advice thanks trustee for 34 years of service

Bay Mill in Bold Street, Morecambe.

£4.5m build-to-rent apartment scheme ready for residents

Jordan Slew was taken off at half-time on Saturday Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images

Shrimps must be better around the 18-yard area

Marcus Dackers, on loan from Salford, caused Crewe problems. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Crewe Alexandra 1 Morecambe 0: It's the same old story for Shrimps

Enjoy the warmer weather from a seat outside in the glorious beer garden, complete with pizza oven.

10 top beer gardens where you can soak up the weekend sunshine

Nominees for Red Rose Young Person of the Year award for setting up an anti bullying club at Morecambe High, Catherine Bevan, Chantel Threfall, Emma Costello, Sarah Dewar, Laura Fleetwood and Stacey Walker.

31 pictures show what was making the headlines in 2005-2009

Miaitalia have been nominated in three categories at The Italian Awards England and Wales 2024.

Restaurants make shortlist for coveted Italian Awards

Kyla - Year 8, Kolby - Year 7, Luna - Year 5, Aneesha - Year 5, Kaci-Mai - Year 4 and Alana-Mai - Year 2.

50 more pictures of your children going back to school

Police have said that Westgate, Morecambe is currently closed next to the roundabout that meets the A589 Morecambe Road following a road traffic collision.

Two people taken to hospital after crash in town

Ben Tollitt created Harvey Macadam's goal in midweek Picture: Morecambe FC

Midweek performances buoy Morecambe boss

Noel Edmonds with DJ Ian Simpson at Crystal T's in Morecambe in the early 80s.

15 pictures from iconic nightclubs and pubs bring back fond memories

Owners of the Morecambe Midland Hotel have hit back at criticism saying the building needs 'a lick of paint.'

It’s not as simple as ‘a lick of paint’: hotel owners hit back

Members of Stanley Road Baptist Church and Woodhill House staff at a recent Carer's Cafe.

New cafe provides support and respite for carers

BHE's Gas Safe Engineer Connor at caravan park in Morecambe.

BHE & RJ Martindale to give away 10 free boiler services for over-75s in Lancast...

A section of School Road (pictured) within the Lancashire County Council boundary was resurfaced in July following the completion of the new M55 to Heyhouses Link Road nearby, which now forms part of Lytham St Annes Way, providing a much better link between the motorway and the Fylde coast.

Council says it is ‘back on track’ fixing potholes across county

Grace & Scarlett - first time in big school.

Your pictures of Lancaster and Morecambe children going back to school

Bay Medical Group have issued a warning that dangerous drugs may be in circulation in the area.

GP practice issues dangerous drugs warning

Barbara and Bernard Vause.

Brass band stalwart and wife celebrate 60 years of marriage

One of the Lancaster Road School reception classes in 2008.

These are adorable! 28 schools reception class pictures from late 2000s

David Hoyle.

Well-known Morecambe businessman dies aged 65

Ridge School.

47 cute reception class pictures from the late 2000s

Morecambe manager Derek Adams Picture: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Shrimps' first win of the season

35 colourful pics as 45,000 visitors enjoy Vintage by the Sea festival

37 pictures showcasing stunning classic cars at Vintage festival

Voices from the Hood attracted 1,000 people at Morecambe's Vintage by the Sea festival. Photo by Darren Andrews.

Hear Voices from the Hood at library this September

How Eden Project Morecambe could look.

Winter Gardens to host public event on Eden Project Morecambe

Morecambe manager Derek Adams Picture: James Chance/Getty Images

Morecambe boss remains positive

Paul Young is coming to The Platform in Morecambe.

Eighties icon Paul Young coming to Morecambe