Applications are being invited for one of Lancaster’s most historic traditions. Each year Lancaster City Council continues the longstanding custom of admitting new Freemen and Freewomen of the city. Traditionally […]
When is a a Tory not a Tory? When they want students to vote for them?
The Labour List has drawn our attention to some odd posters that have been popping up around Lancaster University’s campus recently, in support of Daniel Aldred, a candidate in the […]
Steampunk set to take over Morecambe!
The League of Splendid are inviting everyone to enjoy ‘A Splendid Day Out’ in Morecambe – “The Naples of the North” on Saturday 31st May. From noon until 4.30pm, everyone is […]
Local Cinema Round-Up for 7th to 15th May by Peter Clarke
For up to date local cinema links and day-by-day listings every week visit the Virtual-Lancaster Cinema Page. Read on for the weekly round-up, and reviews. A poor period for new […]
Government set to force unemployed to accept "Zero Hours Contract" jobs
Local job seekers in Lancaster and Morecambe could be facing further misery in their hunt for a living wage after it was revealed that the government is planning to force […]
Local farmers go global for first free online course in food security
Professor Bill Davies Local food producers and farmers have been working with Lancaster University to help tackle the problem of world hunger. More than a billion people globally go to […]
Appeal for witnesses after woman attacked in Lancaster
Updated 7/5/14: The below appeal has now be cancelled as the two men police were looking to speak to have now come forward, but if anyone has any information about […]
City Council considers its options to spruce up Queen Victoria statue
Lancaster City Council is looking at ways to restore the listed Queen Victoria memorial in Dalton Square to its former glory – but is conscious that at a time of […]
Roses all set to bloom at Lancaster University
War of the Roses at Lancaster University in 2012 3000 students, 40 activities and 120 fixtures are all lined up for the annual Roses tournament, the traditional battle between Lancaster […]
Local Cinema Round-Up for 30th April to 8th May by Peter Clarke
For up to date local cinema links and day-by-day listings every week visit the Virtual-Lancaster Cinema Page. Read on for the weekly round-up, and reviews. There are two new releases […]