Morecambe, Thursday 5th December as the westerlies pushed the surge. Image: William Oliphant Grange-over Sands, Thursday 5th December. Image: Beth Pipe (@CumbrianRambler) When the “storm surge” hit Morecambe Bay last […]
Junction 33 Roadworks begin this week
The Highways Agency is proceeding with its project is taking place to repair bridges carrying the M6 over local roads, with work near Junction 33 starting on 9th December. The […]
Clear up well under way after major storm hits Lancaster and Morecambe area
Council staff are busy cleaning up after the storm today – a full team were at work clearing leaf fall in Skerton before it blocked drains this morning Lancaster City […]
Optical equipment stolen from Morecambe opticians
Police are appealing for information after thousands of pounds worth of equipment was stolen from an opticians’ in Morecambe. Sometime between 5.00pm on Tuesday 3rd December and 9.00am the following […]
Woman found in distressed state in Lancaster
Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was found in a distressed state in Lancaster. Around 3.00am on Thursday 5th December, a 22 year old woman was found by […]
Government announces business rates to be frozen to boost local traders, but also raises pension age, caps welfare spending
The government has unveiled changes to the business rates system in its Autumn Statement today, which it claims will cut taxes, supporting the North West’s small businesses and high streets […]
Wild weather hits Lancaster and Morecambe
The River Lune earlier today as the largest storm surge in 60 years hit. Photo courtesy Michael Yates Photography The largest storm surge in 60 years on the River Lune […]
Local Cinema Round-up for 4th to 12 December 2013 by Peter Clarke
For up to date local cinema links and day-by-day listings every week visit the Virtual-Lancaster Cinema Page. Read on for the weekly round-up and reviews. New releases this period include […]
Lancaster police hunt car thief after burglary on Balmoral Road
Police are appealing for information after a car was stolen following a sneak in burglary at a house in Lancaster last month. At some time between 8.00pm on10th November and […]
Meet the Makers are coming to town
Meet the Makers, who will be visiting Lancaster’s St. Nicholas Arcades over the weekends of 13th-15th and 20th-23rd December, are a group of talented, like-minded individuals who live in the […]