Lancashire LINk played host to a ‘Question Time’ styled debate on NHS privatisation plans last Thursday evening at the University of Cumbria in Lancaster. On the panel were Eric Ollerenshaw […]
Spoil your garden rotten with free compost
Local residents can reap the rewards of food and green waste recycling by collecting free compost made from the waste collected from green bins. Lancaster City Council will be giving […]
First Gay Secretary for local Police Union
Maureen Le Marinel, Branch Secretary for UNISON’s Lancashire Police Branch, was elected Vice President of the Union at its national conference in June 2011 and is the first gay woman […]
No free lunch for some local businesses on rates, says Council
Lancaster City Council is reminding local businesses that new rules to reduce business rates only apply to those with a rateable value below £12,000. In March, the Government announced that […]
Police Authority probes public on planned changes
Police Authority Chair, County Councillor Malcolm Doherty (Updated 1635, 1/7/11): Lancashire Police Authority, Lancashire Constabulary and police unions are making a determined effort to secure people’s views on the proposed […]
Ambleside Allotments 'Incredible Edibles' Awards date set
The presntation of the ‘Incredible Edibles’ awards will take place on Sunday 10th July, 2.00 until 5.00pm at Ambleside Road allotments. As well as awards in a number of pre-judged […]
In Review: ‘Shifting Registers’ by Ian Seed
Ian Seed is lecturer for Creative Writing at Cumbria University and editor of the webzine Shadowtrain. Shifting Registers is his second collection of poetry. You know there’s something admirable about […]
Lancaster Teachers on the Picket Lines
Picket lines stood outside Lancaster schools yesterday, probably the most courteous and kindly pickets in history. ‘Good Morning’ was the most revolutionary chant to be heard, as they handed out […]