Residents in Greaves, Lancaster, have rounded on developers McCarthy & Stone’s plans for new retirement flats, describing their consultation as a “sham” – and are campaigning for major changes to […]
Police appeal after birds are shot in Morecambe
A Red Breasted Merganser. Picture: Wikimedia Morecambe Police are appealing for information from the public following reports that birds have been illegally shot on Glasson Marsh. The offence is took […]
Lock up to lock thieves out – warning following car break-ins
Local motorists are being warned to ensure their vehicles are left locked with no property on display following a series of thefts in North Lancashire. Over the last month, thieves […]
Giving Lancaster the Cosmic Finger!
Nick Maudsley and Stef Holden, The Cosmic Fingers. Pic: Andy Theobald. The Cosmic Fingers, an X-rated acoustic comedy punk duo, kick off a night of punk at The Bobbin on […]
Morecambe memories film a hit on YouTube
A film from a Morecambe resident is gathering a following on online video service YouTube. Beauty Surrounds Health abounds – a Memoir of Seaside Entertainment is an abstract musical […]
Lancaster carpet retailer prosecuted after worker’s roof fall
Lancaster carpet retailer A Cut Above has been prosecuted for breaches of the Health and Safety Legislation after a worker was seriously injured when he plunged from a roof onto […]
Man jailed for four months following charity box thefts
A man who stole charity boxes from premises in Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire has been jailed for four months. Alexander Hewitt, 55, of no fixed abode, appeared at Lancaster […]
Lancaster’s Homebirth Support Group continues to grow
The Lancaster Homebirth Support Group will be meeting on Tuesday 21st February at 6.30pm at the meeting room at the Gregson Centre, Moor Lane, Lancaster. The group is self-organised and […]
A tornado of talent hits Lancaster
Phil Campbell, a Scottish singer-songwriter who’s had a truly whirlwind career, plays at the Gregson Centre on Saturday 25th February. One of Britain’s most talented songwriters, Phil Campbell has shared […]
Gerry and the Pacemakers at the Platform cancelled
An evening with Gerry and the Pacemakers which was due to take place at the Platform on Saturday 18th February has been cancelled due to ill health. The event has […]