Lancaster police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 14-year-old boy was assaulted in in the city centre on Christmas Eve. The incident took place around 3.30am on […]
Police warn drivers and horse riders on road safety after accidents
Local motorists are being urged to take extra care on the roads when passing horses and their riders to avoid potential accidents, after two serious accidents involving horse riders in […]
What do you think about local culture?
Lancaster City Council is inviting comments from members of the public and businesses on its draft Cultural Heritage Strategy. The strategy is a guide to investment in the district’s cultural […]
Married to the Sea and FTSE 100 head for Yorkshire House
Three bands gig organisers say will appeal to fans of Weezer, Pixies and Pavement are playing the Yorkshire House this Friday (21st). Married to the Sea, who’ve opened for bands […]
Green councillors urge Lancaster prison closure rethink
Green councillors have reacted angrily to the announcement last week that Lancaster prison is to close. The government announced that the Category C mens’ prison at Lancaster Castle would close […]
Upcoming Free Reed Band ceilidh to raise money for Kenyan children’s charity
Lancaster’s Free Reed Band will present a ceilidh at the Cathedral Social Centre in St Peter’s Road on Saturday 29th January to raise money for the Double Joy Children’s Farm […]
Lancaster drug dealer ordered to pay £44,000
Francis Hackett, a convicted drug dealer has been ordered to pay £44,005 under a Proceeds of Crime Act confiscation order. Hackett, 48, of Albion Street, Lancaster, was convicted of possession […]
Man assaulted in own home in Torrisholme
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in his own home in Torrisholme, near Morecambe late last month. Sometime between 9.30pm and 10pm on Wednesday 29th December […]
Local Disability Access Guide goes online – and mobile
Lancaster-based disability charity One Voice Disability Services released The Good Access Guide for the Lancaster area last year, compiled by a team dedicated to access for disabled people. Now, they’re […]
Castle prison to close in March, says Clarke
Inside Lancaster Castle. Photo: Dave Clark (www.djclark.com), from his book A Little English City: http://amzn.to/faxDi9 Add a Caption Save CaptionCancel Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke has confirmed Lancaster Castle prison, which […]