Haffner Orchestra Saturday, 28 November 2015 In the Great Hall, Lancaster University Reviewed by Henry Prince In its new musical director, the orchestra has found someone who, himself standing on […]
Fury as Cuts in Council Funding Stepped up by Government
Cat Smith speaking at a recent meeting at Lancaster Priory. Photo: Ben Soffa Cuts to local government funding in the latest government Spending Review will spell misery for Lancaster and […]
Local Cinema Round-Up for the 25th November to 3rd December 2015
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 reviews. […]
Lancashire County Council’s Latest Cuts Proposals Appal Local Residents
Lancaster and Morecambe residents have been left reeling after Lancashire County Council announced it latest cuts proposals last week. They include proposals to slash funding for cultural sites across the […]
Morecambe Christmas Festival will raise funds for several causes
Proceeds from an upcoming three-day long Christmas Festival will be shared between Morecambe Parish Church, the War Memorial Hall Trust and Cancer Care, the latter busy fund raising in earnest […]
“Safety Last” film screening at The Gregson
Next month’s screening by Lancaster Silent Movie & Classic Film Club is the nail-biting “Safety Last” starring Harold Lloyd. Everyone is welcome to this not for profit event. “One of […]
Local Cinema Round-Up for the 18th to 26th November 2015
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 reviews. […]
Lancaster’s Poorest Could Lose Out in Rushed Voting Changes, pressure groups warn
Campaign groups such as 38 Degrees the Electoral Reform Society and Hope Not Hate are highlighting concerns which could mean over 4,000 people could be wiped off the Lancaster electoral register […]
Local MP, Cat Smith, Pushes BT for better broadband for Lancaster's Highgrove Estate
Cat Smith, MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood, met with senior BT staff to pursue residents’ concerns about the lack of high-speed broadband at the Highgrove Estate in Lancaster earlier this […]
Lancaster Cyclists to Brave the Cold for Climate Change
Seven keen Lancaster cyclists will be joining a mass five day cycle ride from London to Paris this December for the UN COP21 summit. The group have been inspired to […]