Cat Smith. Photo: Ben Soffa Lancaster MP Cat Smith has outlined her opposition to British air strikes in Syria in a series of tweets. She voted with the majority of […]
Morecambe MP backs Air Attacks on Syria
Despite growing public concern at further war in the Middle East, Morecambe MP David Morris voted in favour of British air attacks on Syria in Parliament last night. Mr Morris […]
Local Cinema Round-Up for the 2nd to 10th 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 […]
City Council Bin Collection and Other Christmas and New Year Information
There will be a number of changes to the availability of council services and facilities this Christmas. Closure of public buildings Lancaster and Morecambe town halls and the council’s housing […]
Greens Condemn Proposals to Remove all Trees from Lancaster's Market Square
Lancaster Market Square. Photo: John Freeman Green councillors have condemned a City Council report to recommending removal of all seven mature lime trees from Market Square, a decision that will […]
Review: Haffner Orchestra
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 […]