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Month: May 2014

Opinion: Caging the Morecambe ‘Bird Man’
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Opinion: Caging the Morecambe ‘Bird Man’

The shock news that 65 year old Morecambe man John Wilkinson was given a six week prison sentence on 23 … Continue reading Opinion: Caging the Morecambe ‘Bird Man’

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Luneside residents win embankment victory
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Luneside residents win embankment victory

Persimmon Homes have now submitted an amended planning application for Luneside East. Their revised plan for 149 dwellings off Lancaster’s … Continue reading Luneside residents win embankment victory

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Local Cinema Round-Up for 28th May to 5th June by Peter Clarke
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Local Cinema Round-Up for 28th May to 5th June by Peter Clarke

For up to date local cinema links and day-by-day  listings of what’s showing on local screens every week visit the … Continue reading Local Cinema Round-Up for 28th May to 5th June by Peter Clarke

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Let Us Entertain You – Street Music for Bank Holiday Monday
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Let Us Entertain You – Street Music for Bank Holiday Monday

Martha, Beatrice and Miriam from Brownedge St Mary’s High School, Bamber Bridge, entertain the crowds at Lancaster’s Horseshoe Corner on … Continue reading Let Us Entertain You – Street Music for Bank Holiday Monday

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Charmaine Childs , the Human Carousel raises smiles on Bank Holiday Saturday
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Charmaine Childs , the Human Carousel raises smiles on Bank Holiday Saturday

Australian strong lady Charmaine Childs as “Betty Brawn” thrilled the crowd in Lancaster’s Marketgate on Bank Holiday Saturday by showing … Continue reading Charmaine Childs , the Human Carousel raises smiles on Bank Holiday Saturday

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Meet Your New North West MEPs 2014
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Meet Your New North West MEPs 2014

Three Labour, three UKIP and two Conservatives were elected as MEPS for the North West last night (full results here).  … Continue reading Meet Your New North West MEPs 2014

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European Parliament Elections 2014 – North West Results

The Members of the European Parliament for the North West UK elected in May 2014 are: Conservative:  Jacqueline Foster (re-elected), … Continue reading European Parliament Elections 2014 – North West Results

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Local Council By Election Results May 2014
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Local Council By Election Results May 2014

Two by-elections for vacant seats on Lancaster City Council took place yesterday (Thursday May 22). Green Party Candidates Abi Mills … Continue reading Local Council By Election Results May 2014

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12,000 new homes locally? Council launches major planning consultation
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12,000 new homes locally? Council launches major planning consultation

Forecast Methodology. Turley The Lancaster district should make plans for an additional 12,000 new homes over the next 20 years … Continue reading 12,000 new homes locally? Council launches major planning consultation

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Looking Back on Market Square: A ‘Sneak Peek” at Lancaster Library’s Exhibition
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Looking Back on Market Square: A ‘Sneak Peek” at Lancaster Library’s Exhibition

A post-war image of Market Street leading to Market Square circa 1946. The centre of the square is still accessible … Continue reading Looking Back on Market Square: A ‘Sneak Peek” at Lancaster Library’s Exhibition

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