The Latest Breaking News from Morecambe

‘It’s going to finish the village’: how Morecambe Bay’s tragedy changed cocklepickers’ lives for ever

After 23 migrants died while searching for cockles in 2004, access to the lucrative fishery became more regulated. But local fishers claim the new rules mean their families have been left behind

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2024

Residents told to keep their 'mouths closed' while swimming through sewage-infected waters

Some swimmers and visitors have described their visit to Morecambe Bay as 'disturbingly poopy'

Manchester Evening News · Aug 24, 2022

A canal and seaside walk to a great pub: the Hest Bank, near Morecambe Bay

Taking in medieval and more recent industrial history, a stroll along this flat route is rewarded by a lovely old pub, great beer and views of the bay

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022