Local motorists are being urged to clear as much snow as possible from their vehicles before taking to the roads. Recent wintry weather conditions have led to many vehicles being […]
Lancastrian Beats Freeze With Free Hugs!
Cold Lancastrians dodging through the Christmas shopping crowds today came across a warming sight in Market Street where Mari Winkelman was offering free hugs to all-comers. “It’s keeping me warm”, […]
North West Fund for Businesses launched
The North West Business Finance Ltd – backed by the soon-to-close Northwest Regional Development Agency, the European Regional Development Fund and the European Investment Bank – has announced it is […]
Cycle your way to fitness in 2011
Is your New Year resolution to get fit and shift those Christmas pounds? Celebrating Cycling is offering all ladies the chance to dust down their wheels and cycle their way […]
Be careful this Christmas – make sure Santa is the only one coming down your chimney
… or through your unlocked back door, or your open window. Local home owners are being given crime prevention tips to make sure they don’t fall victim to crime this […]
Made in Lancaster announces new arts magazines, seeks contributors
Made in Lancaster, a collective of creatives sharing skills and offering peer support, has announced the launch of Back and Beyond, its flagship publication which will launch next May as […]
Council backs new nuclear build as Heysham 1 gets 'extended life'
Lancaster City Council has backed the building of new nuclear power faciliities at Heysham – just as Heysham 1 power station has been granted a five-year life extension, meaning it […]
City council launches e-petition scheme
Lancaster City Council has launched a new e-petitions service which lets residents petition the council on issues of local concern, providing a simple way for people to engage with the […]
Have a Spooky Christmas: an introduction to Haunted Lancaster
Local ghosts expert and author Ian Dale-Bell has just released Walking Ghostly & Gruesome Lancaster on iPad and for eBook readers. Whether you live locally or plan to visit Lancaster […]
Warning Over Winter’s Effect On Local Wildlife
A blue tit. Image courtesy Lancashire Environment Record Network. With the return of another cold snap so soon after snow and ice covered our region, local wildlife may be struggling […]