For up to date local cinema links and day-by-day listings of what’s showing on local screens every week visit the Virtual-Lancaster Cinema Page. Read on for the weekly round-up, and […]
Government talks up future of the high street as new competition to find nation’s best is launched
Is retail on the up? The government says so Shoppers in the North West are being asked to celebrate their high streets after a new report revealed increasing optimism and […]
CCTV released after man assaulted in Lancaster
Lancaster detectives have released CCTV images of two men that they want to speak to in connection with an assault in the city centre last month. At shortly after midnight […]
Putting a “value” on Lancaster’s buses more important than trains to London, says transport expert
Ever since Lancashire County Council was forced to back down on plans to savage bus services earlier this year after huge public outcry it’s been looking at new ways to […]
Alarm bells ring as “Infrastructure Bill” sneaks easier loss of protection for public rights of way into law
More power stations? Simplez, thanks to new legislation on its way Local people already concerned at how flawed the planning process is – especially as new housing schemes in Lancaster […]
Police broaden hunt for 'Parklife' suspect
A man who was seriously assaulted at the Parklife Festival in Mancester has sadly died and police have broadened their search for a man they would like to question. At […]
Local Cinema Round-Up for 11th to 19th June by Peter Clarke
For up to date local cinema links and day-by-day listings of what’s showing on local screens every week visit the Virtual-Lancaster Cinema Page. Read on for the weekly round-up, and […]
Electoral registration system is changing this summer
The biggest shake-up to the electoral registration system in nearly 100 years will take place over the summer – and Lancaster City Council is urging everyone to take action when they […]
Lancashire Sinfonietta closes its doors after 17 years after funding slashed
Orchestra image: Tim Cross (tmcross.com) Lancashire Sinfonietta, the county’s only professional chamber orchestra, has announced the closure of the company after seventeen successful years of performance for the people of Lancashire. The closure comes […]
Lancaster City Council joins fight against Campylobacter for Food Safety Week
A quarter of a million people in the UK could be struck down by Campylobacter this year, three times the capacity of the London 2012 Olympic stadium. The fight against […]

