Lancashire County Council in Preston is pushing ahead to buy, under compulsory purchase, green belt land to the north of Lancaster, and to alter or stop up local roads and […]
Fortunes Smile at the Dome
An evening of nostalgic music from the 1960s and 70s comes to the Morecambe Dome on Saturday 5th December when The Fortunes will be performing their greatest hits show. Formed […]
Police Appeal after A6 Crash
Police are appealing for information after a 21-year-old male was hospitalised following a crash on the A6 at Forton. Joshua Drinkall had been driving his silver BMW Mini towards Lancaster […]
Appeal for information on missing man
Update, 11 November: William Aspden has now been found safe and well in Scotland. Original Story for Archive Purposes: Police are appealing for information after a man went missing from […]
CCTV still released after £1000 Card Theft
Police have released a CCTV image after a stolen credit card was used to withdraw £1,000 from an account. The card was stolen from a blue Ford Fiesta in Pasture […]
Lancaster Free Bus Fare Funding Increase Welcomed
Green councillors have welcomed the news that the Department for Transport has substantially increased funding for the concessionary bus fares scheme in the Lancaster and Morecambe area. The DfT announced […]
Winter Vomiting: Don't Visit Your GP, Urge Agency
The Health Protection Agency North West is advising people with norovirus infection (winter vomiting) not to attend GP surgeries or hospital Accident and Emergency Units to avoid the risk of […]
Man Arrested in Lancaster Student Rape Case
As a direct result of media assistance with a police appeal following the rape of a student (see news story), a 19-year-old male from the Morecambe area has been arrested […]
Bright Sparx team to make a safer Bonfire night
The dangers associated with bonfires and fireworks are being highlighted as part of a joint campaign in north Lancashire. Police have joined forces with firefighters and council bosses for a […]
Santa Dash for CancerCare
Lancaster’s first Santa Dash will take place on 15th November – a fun-run in aid of local charity CancerCare. All are welcome to take part in what is expected to […]

