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Police seize illegal cigarettes and vapes in Morecambe shop raid

1 day ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Michelle Blade

Police and Trading Standards raided a shop in Morecambe during their Neighbourhood Week of Action. A police spokesman said today (Thursday): “We have today been with our colleagues at Trading Standards on a visit to a premises in the Morecambe area. “The image you see is the cigarettes and vapes which were seized due to being illegal in the UK.
Stagecoach supports Armed Forces Day 2025 with free travel for military, veterans and cadets travelling to events in Lancaster and beyond

1 day ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Michelle Blade

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire is proud to support Armed Forces Day 2025 by offering free bus travel to serving military, veterans, and cadets across its network during weekend from Friday June 27 to Sunday June 29. The initiative covers all Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire local bus services, allowing members of the Armed Forces community to travel for free to parades, ceremonies and community events in Barrow, Carlisle, Kendal, West Cumbria, Lancaster and beyond.
Opening weekend for The Bay Fringe is Morecambe Comedy Crawl

1 day ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Michelle Blade

Prom Fest and the Fringe present The Morecambe Comedy Crawl in July. There will be 12 free entry comedy shows over the opening weekend of Bay Fringe on July 5 and 6.
Dublin Soul meets Chicago Blues at show coming to Morecambe

1 day ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Michelle Blade

The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience will take you on a trip down memory lane at their show in Morecambe. Described as ‘absolutely amazing’ and ‘truly authentic’ and featuring a full live band, The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience relives the story lines of both classic films and all the fantastic music of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers. This is a show of two halves - Dublin Soul meets Chicago Blues.
Summer theatre with a view at venue in historic market town near Lancaster

1 day ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Michelle Blade

If you fancy spending a few blissful hours this summer enjoying a picnic and watching a top-quality show against a backdrop of one of the most famous views in the country, you might want to plan a trip to Kirkby Lonsdale. Tickets are now on sale for a high-profile open-air theatrical production to be staged on the Glebe field behind St Mary’s Church which is situated next to the town’sancient ‘motte’ and offers an elevated aspect over Ruskin’s View.
New Heysham Stena Line ferry successfully completes sea trials in China

2 days ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Michelle Blade

Stena Line has announced that Stena Futura, the first of its new hybrid ferries destined for the Irish Sea, has successfully completed its sea trials. The completion of the sea trials is a significant milestone in the build Stena Futura and the vessel is on schedule to enter service on the Belfast-Heysham route in late summer.
Appeal after theft of mobility scooter in Morecambe

2 days ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Michelle Blade

A mobility scooter like the one pictured was stolen in Morecambe. Police are appealing for CCTV or information regarding the theft of a mobility scooter. The incident happened between 11pm on June 23 and 1pm on June 24 in the area of Balmoral Road in Morecambe. The mobility scooter is described as a sterling S425 in silver and grey with a “Captains chair”. Anyone with information should call 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In an emergency always dial 999. Continue Reading
Police close road in village near Lancaster after concern for welfare report

2 days ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Michelle Blade

Emergency services including police, the fire service, and search and rescue, were called to Wray after a report of a concern for welfare. Police closed a road in Wray towards Roeburndale East at around 8pm yesterday (Tuesday). An eyewitness said by 12am today (Wednesday) most police had gone but the road was still cordoned off and a police presence was still in operation. A police spokesman said: “We received a report of a concern for welfare, at around 5.30pm yesterday (Tuesday).
Derelict brewery site in Lancaster Canal Quarter snapped up by developers

2 days ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Michelle Blade

Developers Marco Living and Axis-RE have completed the purchase of a strategically important site in Lancaster city centre, marking a move that unlocks one of the region’s most significant regeneration opportunities.
Appeal for missing 44-year-old man last known to be in Lancaster

2 days ago | lancasterguardian.co.uk | Michelle Blade

Have you seen 44-year-old Owen Lancaster? Owen, missing from Ambleside, was last known to be in the Lancaster area on Monday afternoon (June 23) but has not returned home. He is 5ft 6in tall, slim and may be wearing green joggers, a white t-shirt and a blue and white chequered hat. Police are concerned for Owen's welfare and anyone with any information on his whereabouts is asked to call 101. If Owen sees this appeal, he is asked to make contact with officers on the same number.