Sponsored by
Morecambe and District News
Town councillor resigns
AN original member of Morecambe Town Council has quit his role over what he described as “a few misgivings”.
The Heartbreaks on TV
NIGHT owls and early birds can enjoy Morecambe band The Heartbreaks’ terrestrial TV debut in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Cash for play area
A NEW play area in Morecambe will benefit from funding from a community-led regeneration scheme.
Bowling green shelter set alight
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a fire involving a bowling green shelter at a park.
Burglars’ hopes go up in smoke
WOULD-BE burglars got a smoky surprise after breaking into a Morecambe video store.
Lancaster has new Mayor
THE next Mayor of Lancaster officially donned her robes at a special ceremony on Friday, May 11.
Together We Can help Syria
THREE friends have set up a charity to raise money to help the people of Syria which is currently in the midst of violent conflict.
1 commentHaving a Ball at our awards night
THE sun came out for the Sunshine Ball on Friday night as The Visitor, local businesses and the people of Morecambe joined together for a fantastic charity event.
Town’s cinema bought out by Vue
IT’S business as usual at all Apollo cinema sites, including Morecambe, after a buyout by Vue Cinemas, according to a spokesperson for the company.
Man preyed on students
A MAN who tried to kiss students against their will has been handed a 12-month community order.
3 commentsTown council re-elect chair and vice-chair
MORECAMBE Bay Independent councillor David Kerr has been re-elected as the leader of Morecambe Town Council.
Petition to bring back bandstand
NEARLY 1,000 music lovers have signed a petition hoping to bring a bandstand back to Morecambe.
3 commentsVomiting bug strikes again
A NUMBER of wards at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary have been shut due to another outbreak of the winter vomiting bug.
Knife used in Lancaster cycle track robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on the cycle track at the back of Sainsbury’s in Lancaster.
4 commentsDon’t miss your chance to get hold of a fantastic FREE DVD! video
You will receive a free copy of UEFA’s official ‘The Best of European Football, Golden Moments Volume 1’ DVD when you buy The Visitor (Tuesday, May 15 edition).
£1.2m windfall
A “BRAND new bright tomorrow” has been promised for some of Morecambe’s tired-looking buildings thanks to a regeneration scheme named after our town’s favourite son.
Peeping tom given suspended jail sentence
A PEEPING Tom who secretly filmed women using the toilet has been given a suspended jail sentence.
2 commentsClarification
SIMON Rose, from Rose & Co hairdressers on Morecambe promenade, has asked us to clarify a comment in this week’s Visitor.
3 comments
Safe stolen during robbery
A HOMEOWNER was subjected to a terrifying ordeal when she was threatened with a hammer during a robbery.
Lancaster quay blaze drama
SMOKE billowing from an old Victorian mill could be seen across Lancaster after an arson attack on Friday evening.
6 commentsOlympic torch to light up district
THE Olympic Torch will arrive in the UK this Friday (May 18) sparking the countdown to when it will travel through Morecambe and the rest of the district.
Antiques dealer tells of sewage hell
RAW sewage gushing from a manhole cover is causing a rather smelly problem for an antiques business.
5 commentsHeysham beach fails water ranking
THE beach at Half Moon Bay at Heysham has failed The 2012 Good Beach guide ranking for water quality.
Take chance to shape your park
RESIDENTS are invited to enjoy events at Ryelands Park this month, which aim to bring everyone together to look at ways in which the park could be improved.
Have a drink on the Winter Gardens
THE Winter Gardens has taken another step towards fully reopening thanks to the arrival of a new bar and toilets.
1 commentTrust in our love for Cupid
A HAIRDRESSER, the Mayor of Bare and a midwife have come together to help save Morecambe’s Venus and Cupid statue.
Run for the world
AN ANNUAL charity run is taking place along Morecambe promenade this Saturday, May 12.
TV delves into mum’s murder
THE brutal murder of a young mother and the hunt for her killer were featured on television last night.
Morecambe man wanted on prison recall
POLICE are appealing for information about a Morecambe man who is wanted on prison recall.
3 commentsSix out of ten cars in Morecambe left unlocked and targeted by thieves
POLICE are warning motorists to make sure they lock their vehicles after reports of car break-ins show that six out of every 10 cars targeted by thieves in Morecambe were left unlocked.
BBC searches for Heysham woman
DO you know a Mrs Margery Bolton who was living in Heysham in the 1970s?
Morecambe man worked with new England boss
A FORMER Sunday league football coach has told of his time working alongside new England manager Roy Hodgson.
Don’t miss Morecambe Day
THERE’S plenty of life left in Morecambe and we need you to help us prove it this weekend.
2 commentsWarton litter pick appeal
A LITTER pick takes place around Warton Village from 10am on Saturday, May 12.
Christian Aid says ‘On yer bike’ to poverty
A DEDICATED team of cyclists are embarking on an incredible 170 mile bike ride to say “on yer bike” to poverty.
Morecambe’s popular Irish pub shuts
THE pub many of its customers have described as “the best in Morecambe” has closed down.
5 commentsMorecambe level crossing to be upgraded
MOTORISTS in the Morecambe area are being reminded that Bare Lane level crossing is about to be upgraded by Network Rail.
1 commentAppeal after Morecambe robbery
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in which a man was attacked on his way home from shopping.
Morecambe attraction vandalised
AN ATTRACTION in Morecambe’s Happy Mount Park has been vandalised for a second time.
Town halls to fly the flag
THE Olympic flag will fly proudly above Morecambe and Lancaster town halls from mid-May until the Games finish on August 12.
Loan sharks warning for Morecambe residents
RESIDENTS are being urged to be wary of fraudsters who are getting them to launder money in return for cash.
Appeal after fatal road collision
A DRIVER who lost control of his car and crashed has died in hospital.
Let’s do Thora proud!
AN outrageous snub for Dame Thora Hird has renewed calls for a lasting memorial in the town to celebrate her life and work.
14 commentsAppeal following Morecambe house fire
ARSONISTS who set a fire outside a house in Morecambe are being hunted by police.
Student robbed on Lancaster Canal towpath
A STUDENT was threatened with a pair of scissors when thugs robbed him of his mobile phone and digital camera on Lancaster Canal’s towpath.
8 commentsDuo diet in memory of late cafe boss
TWO friends are paying an unusual tribute to a much-loved cafe boss by losing weight for charity.
The thoughts of our MP
Here is the latest David’s Diary column from David Morris, Morecambe and Lunesdale MP
5 commentsJohn Bishop turns up in Lancaster!
FANS at a weekly comedy night in Lancaster were stunned when a surprise guest got up to tell a few jokes.
Arson attack at Heysham home
THE roof and an attic bedroom of a house in Heysham were destroyed in a suspected arson attack.
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Morecambe
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 10 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 11 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: West
