National newspaper The Times has just published an article reporting Lancaster University’s placement in the country’s Top Ten universities – but the accolade has been marred by a marked lack […]
Vigil planned for Gaza Flotilla victims
Local supporters of Palestine will be holding a vigil in Lancaster tomorrow, to remember those killed on the aid flotilla on their way to Gaza on Monday. The vigil will […]
New Morecambe MP backs Nuclear Power, Carnforth rail station development
New Morecambe and Lunesdale MP David Morris was quick to reaffirm his support for the nuclear power industry in his maiden speech to the House of Commons last week. Commenting […]
Food Waste Recycling on the way for Lancaster and Morecambe
Lancaster City Council is to begin fortnightly collections of Food Waste in August, in a revamp of its refuse and recycling schemes, detailed on new calendars now dropping through letterboxes […]
City Council revamps top staff structure
Lancaster City Council has agreed a new management structure which sees the creation of a new staff post, Deputy Chief Executive, which will be filled by internal appointment. Heather MacManus, […]
Suspected Class A drugs and cash found in raid on Heysham house
Police seized a quantity of suspected Class A drugs and £8,000 in cash after swooping on a house in Heysham. Officers from Lancaster’s target team executed a drugs warrant at […]
Pavilion Cafe opens in style at Williamson Park
Local families were in for a treat at the opening of the Pavilion Café at Williamson Park on Saturday. The café re-opened its doors to show off the modern updated […]
Pick up your free Cycling and Walking Map and enjoy the great outdoors
The updated Lancaster and Morecambe Cycling and Walking Map is out now, showing all the routes across the district, including the rural areas. Produced by Lancaster City Council, the map […]
Appeal after £20,000 arson attack at car sales garage
Police are appealing for information after a fire caused over £20,000 worth of damage at a car sales garage on the outskirts of Lancaster and Morecambe. Two officers on patrol […]
City Council, Centros, Mitchells and English Heritage partner on new Canal Corridor plan
After the recent Secretary of State’s decision on the Canal Corridor North development in Lancaster, Lancaster City Council, which owns much of the land and the other majority landowner, Mitchell’s, […]

