On 17th July Lancaster City’s full council voted in favour of asking the coalition government to join with 11 European countries – including Germany, France, Italy and Spain – that […]
Another cyclist knocked down on Cable Street, driver fails to stop
Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was hit by a car in Lancaster and the car failed to stop at the scene last week. The collision occurred at […]
Level 3 ‘Heatwave’ alert issued for North West
Following up on our earlier post from Lancashire County Council about the heatwave, the Met Office has just announced a Level 3 ‘Heatwave’ alert for the North West, warning we […]
Lancashire’s Police Commissioner urges residents to have their say on Stop and Search
Residents across Lancashire are being urged to have their say on the use of police stop and search powers. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary has already conducted an investigation into […]
Council calls a halt to conversion work on former Duke of Lancaster pub
Lancaster City Council has called a halt to conversion work on the former Duke of Lancaster public house after the Lancaster-based company involved failed to secure planning permission before it […]
Lancaster City Council steps up action on empty homes
Coun Karen Leytham, cabinet member for housing, welcoming Andrew Dent, Lancaster City Council’s new Empty Homes Officer. Lancaster City Council is stepping up action on tackling empty homes and bringing […]
Heatwave: don’t go into meltdown
It’s a scorcher! And Lancashire County Council’s new public health chief is urging residents to look after themselves during the hottest summer weather for years. Temperatures in Lancashire have been […]
In Review: ‘Macbeth’ presented by Bingo Dragon at Lancaster Brewery
‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare Performed by Bingo Dragon Theatre Company www.bingodragon.co.uk/ Directed by Sammi Searle At Lancaster Brewery www.lancasterbrewery.co.uk/ Sunday 15 + Monday 16 July 2013 at 7.30pm. £6. Bingo […]
County council backs minimum price for alcohol
County councillors in Lancashire are calling on the government to introduce a minimum price for alcohol. Lancashire County Council – in partnership with other councils – is to lobby local […]
Calling All Foodies: sign up for Best of Bay Food Fayre
Morecambe Bay is calling on all quality food producers, traders and kitchens to join in the ‘Best of Bay Food Fayre’ taking place at Morecambe Seaside Festival this year, entirely […]