Local residents have been praised by police for their part in assisting officers catch a car thief, who is now behind bars for four months. Ryan Gorman, 22, of no […]
Gifts galore and so much more at Williamson Park store
The gift shop at Williamson Park in Lancaster has undergone an amazing transformation. Lancaster City Council gathered together an expert team consisting of members of the Visitor Information Centres, Customer […]
Health care cut at Lancaster Farms
The Government has revealed that it has cut the health care budget at HMP YOI Lancaster Farms) by £562,000 – but says the cuts are in proportion to the number […]
Court Matters
The following people will appear in local courts in coming weeks: • Karl Manley, 28, of Goldfinch Close, Heysham, has been charged with encouraging / assisting the commission of an […]
Morecambe’s MP calls for baton rounds and water cannon against rioters
Morecambe MP David Morris has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons, calling on the government to allow the use of water cannon and plastic baton rounds […]
Lancaster man charged after encouraging disorder on Facebook
(Updated 13/8/11) A Lancaster man has been charged after posting a message encouraging disorder on Facebook – bringing the total number of Lancashire residents charged to four after recent unrest […]
Local TV for Lancaster?
(Updated 12/8/11): Local TV could be on the cards for Lancaster and Morecambe if government plans for the medium gain ground. Ofcom – the independent regulator and competition authority for […]
Another local man charged with “encouraging disorder” on Facebook
Two more men from Lancashire – one from Heysham – have been charged after posting messages encouraging disorder on Facebook, bringing the total number of people arrested for this offence […]
Lancaster couple charged with baby murder
A Lancaster couple have been charged with the murder of a four month old baby boy. Christopher Roberts, 18, of Great Dockray, Penrith and Karen Irvine, 18, of Lark Field, […]
Lancashire Police warn against “unhelpful rumour mongering” amid riot concerns
Lancashire police say they will prosecute residents inciting disorder on social networking sites – and have asked people to avoid “unhelpful rumour mongering” alleging riots and other social unrest. The […]