Following on from today’s TUC Day of Action, an Occupy Lancaster Camp has been set up in Lancaster’s Dalton Square. The first Lancaster General Assembly has been called for 6pm […]
1500 March in Lancaster as N30 strike closes public services
Libraries, schools and government buildings closed their doors today as thousands of Public Sector workers took a day of strike action against government cuts to jobs, pensions and services. The […]
Public Service Workers Day of Action N30
N30 is the name for the nationwide day of action called by Public Service unions striking for pensions justice and to defend public services. Twenty six unions have ballotted overwhelmingly […]
Thieves rob CancerCare again, steal leafblower
(Updated 4/12/11) Thieves have again targetted local charity CancerCare, stealing a leaf blower from its grounds on Slyne Road. Police have issued CCTV images of a man they want […]
In Review: The BFG
Robert Pickavance is The BFG at The Dukes While Roald Dahl’s children’s novel The Big Friendly Giant is full of witty wordplay and dialogue which transfers well to the stage, […]
Christmas crafts at The Dukes
There’s a chance to pick up some unusual Christmas presents at The Dukes latest arts and crafts fair – Handmade – on Saturday 10th December. Locally crafted items from across […]
Moorgate, John Harper on Robert Gillow’s Folk Bill
Local ceildh band Moorgate Three more live folk events have just been announced at the Robert Gillow, a pub still in search of a new landlord. Here’s the details, which […]
Local Police Cadets fund raiser announced for Brain Research Trust
The late Detective Inspector Glen Oldham and his wife, Audrey Teenage police cadets will be running a charity market stall in Lancaster on Saturday, to raise money in memory of […]
North West HIV care figure concerns
The number of people being treated for HIV in the North West region reached 6,332 in 2010 according to Health Protection Agency figures published today ahead of World AIDS Day […]
World Aids Day Karaoke – Sing if you’re glad to be fundraising
On Thursday 1 December at 8pm the Dule of Lancaster is holding a Karaoke Night in aid of World Aids Day. Expect showstopping talent – and possibly a little torment […]