Members of the public are invited to nominate a speaker for the first ever TEDx event at Lancaster University on 18th June. TED (www.ted.com/tedx) is a world renowned nonprofit organisation […]
Cycle campaigners call for improved A6 cycle lanes, cycling in pedestrianised areas
Local Cycle Campaign group Dynamo has been campaigning for safer cycling in Lancaster and District since 1995, and is asking local cyclists for new ideas to help decide its priorities […]
Ullswater 'Steamers' Launch Summer Cruise And Electric Bike Tour Packages
If you’re considering a ‘Staycation’ this summer, then perhaps a short trip to the Lakes, right on our doorstep, is an option. If so, then you might be interested in […]
Man charged with two counts of murder, Bolton-Le-Sands
Today, the Crown Prosecution Service have authorised Lancashire Constabulary to charge a 34 year old man with two counts of murder. Paul Chadwick, 34, of Lowlands Road in Bolton le […]
Calling all Community Groups
Transition City Lancaster has asked us to post the following invitation http://www.transitioncitylancaster.org/ To all Community Groups, Charities, CICs, Co-ops: A call to support each other and possibly share assets In […]
Education: Tots, Teens & In-Betweens
As we hear plans for longer school hours, shorter school holidays and an increase in the school leaving age, and we look forward to hearing plans for extra staffing to […]
“Small Business Saturday” idea debated by Council
Local councillors voiced their support for a Small Business Saturday at yesterday’s City Council meeting, hoping to get backing for a day that would put small business in the spotlight […]
New Canal Corridor Public Consultation launched by British Land
Disused Mitchell’s Brewery building Image courtesy British Land New owners of the Canal Corridor development site British Land tell us today that to begin their engagement with the local community, […]
Teen assaulted at Morecambe bus stop
(Updated, 22/4/13: Police incorrectly advised on date of assault, corrected): Detectives are appealing for information after a 14 year old boy was assaulted at a bus stop in Morecambe. The […]
Unemployment up in Lancaster
Figures from the Labour Market Survey released today reveal that unemployment in Lancashire has gone up again, with Burnley, Lancaster and Fleetwood and Preston suffering the most. Across the UK, […]