- Have-a-go pensioner 'whacks' raider
- Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
- Police probe Ferdinand package
- Farmer jailed over rotting animals
- Judges bid to speed up hacking case
- Burglary victim died of injuries
- Police perjury retrial 'unlikely'
- Face of man who helped escapee
- Two charged over decapitated body
- 350 steel redundancies 'disastrous'
- Crimewatch leads on jail van escape
- Britain braced for cold weather
- Father slams Winehouse catwalk show
- Olympics baby rule an anomaly: Coe
- Implants chief faces French charges
- Bonus for RBS boss sparks debate
- Housing market 'to remain subdued'
- Voters opt for elected mayor system
- Two quizzed over decapitation death
- Concerns raised on police phone use
News
Cafe owner dies days after robbery
AN immensely popular businessman has died just days after being subjected to a terrifying armed robbery at his home.
3 commentsRescue chief’s tribute to volunteer
A mountain rescue team leader has paid tribute to the “boundless enthusiasm” of a University of Cumbria graduate who died in an ice climbing accident in the United States.
Birthday girl gets Emmerdale star as a gift
SOME teenage girls might receive make up, jewellery or maybe even a mobile phone as a 16th birthday present.
Rats on Morecambe prom multiplying fast
RATS living in the rock groynes on the promenade are multiplying fast and the problem is getting worse, according to a local resident.
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MP calls in police over hoax letter
A POLICE investigation has begun after a hoax letter claiming to be from Morecambe’s MP was sent to a charity fundraiser.
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Sport
Carnforth 53-19 Eagle
CARNFORTH’S first home encounter of 2012 saw them record a five point bonus victory to move back into third place in the league, still well adrift of the top two, Mossley Hill and Manchester Medics.
Mossley Hill 20-5 Carnforth
THE first game of 2012 saw fourth placed Carnforth travel to Liverpool to face second placed Mossley Hill, a team who are unbeaten at home for two seasons.
Morecambe appoint new captain
MORECAMBE Cricket Club have announced several changes ahead of the new season.
St Benedict’s 10-15 Kirkby Lonsdale
FROM the kick-off Kirkby set up field position in Bennies’ territory where, at the first ruck of the game, their number seven Gordon Maudling was sent to the bin.
Heysham Atoms 22-4 Higginshaw (Oldham)
ALTHOUGH this fixture was top versus bottom the Atoms knew that this was potentially a tricky fixture having had almost a month off.
Lifestyle
Popular guitarist set for Kendal gig
ONE of the most talked about guitarists and songwriters in the North West will be bringing his intriguing brand of blues to Kendal this weekend.
Visit Morecambe Apollo for 3D films in 2012
MORECAMBE Apollo has a plethora of 3D films coming up in 2012.
2011 was watershed year of entertainment in Morecambe
2011 has been a watershed year for entertainment in the Morecambe area, especially where live music is concerned. Our entertainments editor GREG LAMBERT picks out
some personal highlights.
Community
Bishop: ‘Some schools Catholic in name only’
THE Catholic church should consider ending its ties with schools that are now “Catholic in name only”, the Bishop of Lancaster has said.
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Pool parking problems for swimmers
PARENTS who take their children to swimming lessons at Hornby pool say they fear an accident because of poor parking facilities.
Uni launches hub for Chinese culture
Lancaster University has launched a major new hub for Chinese language and culture with the opening of the Confucius Institute.
Carnforth pupils launch radio station
CARNFORTH High School has launched its new student radio station.
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MP: Salaries just obscene
THE University of Cumbria has been criticised by Cumbrian MP Tim Farron for paying “obscene” amounts of money to two senior managers while proposing to slash services.
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Weather for Lakeland
Friday 27 January 2012
Today
Light showers
Temperature: -0 C to 7 C
Wind Speed: 30 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 1 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 6 mph
Wind direction: East
