Local job seekers in Lancaster and Morecambe could be facing further misery in their hunt for a living wage after it was revealed that the government is planning to force […]
Local farmers go global for first free online course in food security
Professor Bill Davies Local food producers and farmers have been working with Lancaster University to help tackle the problem of world hunger. More than a billion people globally go to […]
Free Compost from your green waste – Thursday 22 May
Spoil your garden rotten with free City Council compost at Morecambe Sainsbury’s on Thursday, May 22 from 10.30am until all the compost has gone. Local residents can reap the rewards […]
Lancaster Prison welcomes world renowned DJs for A-Wing Weekend Party
Until 2011 parts of Lancaster Castle were still used as a category C prison, and it is in this very area that over the weekend of the Friday 23 – […]
Appeal for witnesses after woman attacked in Lancaster
Updated 7/5/14: The below appeal has now be cancelled as the two men police were looking to speak to have now come forward, but if anyone has any information about […]
Energy Fair and Green Open Homes Weekend
Smoothie Bike At the Green Open Homes weekend on 17 and 18 May, you can find fun and information at the Halton Mill Energy Fair, and visit households all around […]
Man charged with attempted murder of Heysham woman
Jonny MAUGHAN, 41 of Robinson Place in St Helens was last night charged with attempted murder. He has been remanded in custody to appear before Preston Magistrates Court on Monday […]
Save our Fire Service in the Lancaster District
Lancaster District Chamber of Commerce is campaigning over the proposed and impending removal of a fire appliance from the Lancaster Fire Station, halving the fire cover in the city and […]
Death Cafe – because you only do it once (but you always succeed)
Imagine a café where you can relax with a nice cuppa, a slice of delicious cake and chat about…death. Admittedly not your stereotypical setting for afternoon tea or a first […]
Rt Hon Alan Milburn appointed next Chancellor of Lancaster University
The Rt Hon Alan Milburn The Rt Hon Alan Milburn will start as Lancaster University’s Chancellor from 1 January 2015. The Chair of the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission […]