North West MEP Chris Davies has become the first British politician to enter the Gaza Strip since Israel began its attacks and has called for action to be taken to […]
Phone Mast Upgrade for The Priory?
(with thanks to Max): Lancaster City Council has received a planning application to upgrade the controversial telephone mast on the Priory on Castle Hill. The phone mast (disguised as a […]
Sabbat at The Dukes
A new play based on the story of the Lancashire Witches is set to open at Lancaster’s The Dukes this month. Sabbat, which opens on Thursday 29 January, attempts to […]
In Review: Candle Light Baroque with the Lancashire Sinfonietta
It has been a quarter of century since the CD was unleashed onto the world and what a difference it has made. No longer does the music lover need to […]
Cycle Path Closure Condemned
(Updated 8/1/09): The cycle path between Sylvester Street and Carr House Lane in Lancaster is to be closed for two months from 10th January to allow works to take place […]
Lancastrians Continue Pressure over Gaza
After 40 people gathered on Saturday to hold a silent vigil in solidarity with the people of Gaza (see news story), protestors are keeping up the pressure on MPs and […]
Wassailing Tradition Returns to Lancaster
The Fairfield Association will be hosting a traditional Wassailing event later this month, in the Fairfield Community Orchard at the end of Sunnyside Lane in Lancaster. Taking place on Saturday […]
Be carbon monoxide aware and win a free alarm
Lancaster City Council is raising awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide with a simple-to-enter competition and a chance to win a free carbon monoxide alarm for your home. Carbon […]
New Bill Worry for Lancaster City Council?
One of the firms contracted to collect local kerbside recycling, Lancaster-based Envirofirst, is considering billing local authorities to store 3,000-4,000 tons of waste. The charges would include local councils who […]