Morecambe

¹ British

/ ˈmɔːkəm /

noun

a port and resort in NW England, in NW Lancashire on Morecambe Bay (an inlet of the Irish Sea). Pop (with Heysham): 49 569 (2001)

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Morecambe ² British

/ ˈmɔːkəm /

noun

Eric, real name John Eric Bartholomew. 1926–84, British comedian and actor, noted esp for his comedy partnership (from 1941) with Ernie Wise (real name Ernest Wiseman, 1925–99)

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The BBC has spent more than a decade speaking to bereaved and harmed families following poor care at Morecambe Bay, Shrewsbury & Telford, East Kent, Nottingham, Leeds and a number of other NHS Trusts, gathering evidence of failing maternity services.

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The Morecambe fighter retired in January 2025, shortly after his second defeat by Oleksandr Usyk, but announced his comeback last month.

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The Morecambe fighter has 34 victories from 37 fights - winning 24 by knockout - losing two and drawing one.

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With some students taking multiple buses and trains to get to university every day, from as far as Morecambe or Derby, he says it's important commuters have a place they can be between lectures.

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Two minor earthquakes hit Lancashire in as many weeks in December, with the epicentre of the 2.5 magnitude tremor located off the coast of Silverdale, in Morecambe Bay.

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