‘Tied by Stitch’ is an exhibition presented by the Embroiderers’ Guild and is taking place at The Storey, Lancaster. The North West Region of the Embroiderers’ Guild has brought “The […]
Adactus begins work on Long Marsh Lane housing, Victoria Hotel plans raise parking concerns
Adactus Group Chief Executive, Paul Lees marks the start of building work on Long Marsh Lane with a sod cutting on Tuesday 27th May 2014. Photo: Adactus The Adactus Housing Association has […]
Let Us Entertain You – Street Music for Bank Holiday Monday
Martha, Beatrice and Miriam from Brownedge St Mary’s High School, Bamber Bridge, entertain the crowds at Lancaster’s Horseshoe Corner on Bank Holiday Monday with a classical trio. Photos: Alan Phillips.
Charmaine Childs , the Human Carousel raises smiles on Bank Holiday Saturday
Australian strong lady Charmaine Childs as “Betty Brawn” thrilled the crowd in Lancaster’s Marketgate on Bank Holiday Saturday by showing her unique talent for picking up men. She hefted her […]
Meet Your New North West MEPs 2014
Three Labour, three UKIP and two Conservatives were elected as MEPS for the North West last night (full results here). The North West vote share was Labour, 34%, UKIP 27%, Conservatives […]
Looking Back on Market Square: A ‘Sneak Peek” at Lancaster Library’s Exhibition
A post-war image of Market Street leading to Market Square circa 1946. The centre of the square is still accessible to cars. The Square was pedestrianised in the 1970s Lancashire’s […]
Ban old tyres on public vehicles, urges county council
Vehicles which provide a service to the public such as coaches and taxis should not be allowed to use tyres which are more than 10 years old, according to Lancashire […]
Local Cinema Round-Up for 21st to 29th 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. This is a good period […]
Lancaster University in traditional Chinese Dragon boat race
A team of 20 Lancaster University students, staff and community members braved the heavy rain and wind to take home 2nd place at the North West Confucius Institute Dragon Boat […]
Lancaster city centre improvements take shape, famous Horseshoe set to return to rightful place
Resurfacing works partly funded by European Union finance to revive the heart of Lancaster city centre are well underway as part of a £1 million investment to reinvigorate Market Square […]