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The sea at Morecambe. Picture: Janette Wright

Raw sewage released 1,500 times in 2022

Flooding in Lentworth Drive in August 2020. Photo by Erica Lewis

Flooding hotspot gets government cash to tackle future floods

Boots to stop selling all plastic-based wet wipes by end of the year

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Paved driveways could be banned as house builders face new restrictions

Lancaster and Morecambe's civic dignitaries welcome Environment Minister Rebecca Pow MP

Government minister visits Morecambe to see plans for Eden Project

The cost of a single-use carrier bag has now increased from 5p to 10p for all businesses in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

Cost of single-use carrier bags in England increases to 10p across all businesse...

The single-use carrier bag charge is set to double from 5p to 10p. Do you think this is justified?

10p plastic bag charge to be introduced this week as prices double

All stores in England will have to increase the price of single-use plastic bags (Shutterstock)

Plastic bag charge to double from 5p to 10p within days - what you need to know

Morecambe Bay from Warton Crag.

Morecambe Bay woodlands project granted £240,000 by Green Recovery Challenge Fun...

Every river in England falls below the minimum standard, according to The Environmental Agency (Photo: Shutterstock)

Every river in England has failed to meet water quality standards - here's what ...