Local News
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Morecambe’s Eden community conversations due to resume
A new programme of community conversations for people to find out more about Eden Project Morecambe has been announced.
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Morecambe’s Vintage by the Sea festival awarded funding from Town Council
A popular free festival in Morecambe has been awarded funding by the Town Council for the 2024 event.
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New trustees sought to help shape future of Lancaster Grand
The organisation that runs Lancaster’s Grand Theatre is seeking new trustees and a chairperson.
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Morecambe FC board warn of ‘catastrophic outcome’ unless club is sold after meeting with owner
Morecambe FC Board of Directors have warned of ‘catastrophic outcome’ unless club is sold in the near future.
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Lancaster University responds to claims campus was going vegan
Bosses at Lancaster University say that contrary to reports, there are no plans to make the catering at the Bailrigg campus 100% vegan based.
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Lancaster prison officer backed by Tyson Fury named Miss England runner up
A prison officer from Lancaster backed by Tyson Fury has been named a runner up in Miss England 2024.
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Change of date for Lancaster’s Fairfield Festival
Lancaster’s Fairfield Festival will now take place on Saturday 13th July.
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Corporate sponsors invited to support Bay Health Festivals events
Businesses and organisations are invited to support the upcoming Bay Health Festivals events in Lancaster and Kendal.
Local Sport News
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Marsh United complete North Lancs treble as historic local league comes to an end
Marsh United completed the North Lancashire and District Football League treble in its last ever season on Monday.
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Outrage over decision to move Kendal Town to Northern League
The South Lakes MP has written to football’s governing body after Kendal Town were told they’d be playing in a predominantly North East based league next season.
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Morecambe FC board warn of ‘catastrophic outcome’ unless club is sold after meeting with owner
Morecambe FC Board of Directors have warned of ‘catastrophic outcome’ unless club is sold in the near future.
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16 first team players released by Morecambe FC as club confirms retained list
The first team captain, club captain, and a multi Player of the Season are among a host of senior players released by Morecambe FC.
South Cumbria News
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Woman airlifted to hospital after falling on Lake District mountain on 70th birthday
A woman was airlifted to hospital after falling on a Lake District mountain on her 70th birthday.
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Business owners urged to share insights in council’s first annual survey
Business owners are being invited to help ensure their views and insight to inform future economic support strategies and policies.
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Outrage over decision to move Kendal Town to Northern League
The South Lakes MP has written to football’s governing body after Kendal Town were told they’d be playing in a predominantly North East based league next season.
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Ban for South Cumbrian man who left wounded and scarred dogs without vet care
A Cumbrian man whose dogs were found suffering from injuries after the RSPCA investigated potential badger baiting offences has been banned from keeping animals for ten years.
What's On
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Arsenal legend coming to Lancaster as part of his ‘An Evening With’ tour
Arsenal football legend Paul Merson is coming to Lancaster Grand Theatre next year to tell all about his career.
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Change of date for Lancaster’s Fairfield Festival
Lancaster’s Fairfield Festival will now take place on Saturday 13th July.
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What’s On Guide w/c May 20
Here is your weekly guide to entertainment in North Lancashire and Morecambe Bay.
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Morecambe Vintage Bus Day to celebrate the public transport of yesteryear
An annual day celebrating the buses of the past is returning to the home of Morecambe Football Club.
Station News
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DIARY: Beyond Radio presenter fighting cancer continues his '60 Before 60' challenge
Beyond Radio presenter Phil McGrath is continuing his mission to complete 60 different challenges before his 60th birthday and here is his diary.
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Beyond Radio launches new shop open/closed signs for local businesses
Beyond Radio has launched our new shop open/closed signs for local businesses with help from Castle Windows of Morecambe.
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INTERVIEWS and PHOTOS: The story of Highest Point festival 2024
Glorious sunshine, crowds of happy people and big-name acts combined to bring joy and fun to Highest Point festival 2024.
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Beyond Radio presenter wins daily BBC Radio 2 pop quiz with Vernon Kay
Beyond Radio presenter Phill Hayward has won on a popular daily BBC Radio 2 pop quiz hosted by Vernon Kay.
Business News
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One of Lancaster’s oldest fashion stores undergoes makeover
A popular Lancaster’s fashion store has reopened following a makeover.
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Lancaster employees attempt epic cycle ride for charity
Two intrepid employees of a Lancaster based business are getting ready to pull on their lycra to raise money for charity.
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Meeting will rally business community together after shock Lancaster bakery closure
Members of the local business community rocked by a shock closure and the ongoing cost of living crisis will come together at a new regular support meeting in Lancaster.
Local Music News
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INTERVIEW: Highest Point chief 'proud' of lineup for 2024 festival
Highest Point chief Rich Dyer visited the Beyond Radio studio to speak out passionately about the festival just days before this year's event.
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Highest Point festival stage times: all you need to know
If you are going to Highest Point festival in Lancaster this weekend here is the line-up of artists and stage times.
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Fundraising night of soul music will pay tribute to Morecambe DJ
A fundraising night of soul music will be held in memory of a popular Morecambe DJ.
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INTERVIEW: Lancaster band The Lovely Eggs announce album launch event
Lancaster band The Lovely Eggs have a busy time coming up with a new album, single, tour and launch event - and they've spoken to Beyond Radio about it, twice!
Latest Sky News Headlines
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British man dies in severe turbulence on London-Singapore flight
A 73-year-old British man has died from a suspected heart attack after "sudden extreme turbulence" on a London-Singapore flight.
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'I was thrown to the roof and the floor' on fatal turbulence flight
A passenger travelling on a plane where a man died after the aircraft hit extreme turbulence has said she was "thrown to the roof and the floor", while another said he "won't be flying again for a while".
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Former Royal Marine accused of spying for Hong Kong intelligence service found dead in park
A former Royal Marine accused of spying for Hong Kong's intelligence service has died in unexplained circumstances in a park in Berkshire.
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Police open investigation into source of ketamine which killed Matthew Perry
Police have launched an "open investigation" into the source of the ketamine which killed actor Matthew Perry.
Weather for North Lancashire
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Business Features
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ADVERTISING FEATURE: Lancaster property specialists celebrate 30th anniversary
Lancaster property firm Fisher Wrathall Commercial is celebrating its 30th year in business.
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Team from The Ship at Caton look back on 100 days at the helm
The team at The Ship at Caton have been reflecting on their first 100 days in charge of the village pub near Lancaster.
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Christmas Party Nights with top quality festive entertainment at The Royal Bar & Shaker in Morecambe
The Royal Bar & Shaker in Morecambe has some exciting plans for this festive season.
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