The University of Cumbria opens its Clearing hotline tomorrow (Thursday 15 August) to support students receiving their A Level results. The call centre opens at 7.00am and will be manned […]
Carr House Lane attack on cyclist
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forwards after a 38–year old–woman was assaulted by a man as she cycled along a path in Lancaster. The assault took place between […]
Fairhurst Stone fined for planning permission breach
A local businessman has been ordered to pay a fine and costs totalling £11,204.60 after pleading guilty to breaching planning controls. Edward Fairhurst, 31, of Kirby Lonsdale-based Fairhurst Stone, was […]
60 years on, Mechanical Elephant marvel returns to Halton Mill
On 31st August 2013, Halton Mill will open as a low carbon enterprise hub and the guest of honour will be Rajah, a seven foot high mechanical elephant who was […]
Police appeal for missing Fife man last seen in Morecambe
Officers from the Fife Division of Police Scotland have renewed their appeal for information about a High Valleyfield man who has been missing since 16th July. Andrew Millar, 66, suffers […]
Local Maritime Volunteer Service ask – Have You got a New Motor?
The local Lancashire unit of the national Maritime Volunteer Service charity is urgently seeking help to continue its vital work training people in nautical skills and assisting emergency service in […]
Fill a gap in the market for free
Ever fancied having a go at running your own small business but don’t know where to start? Lancaster City Council is inviting budding local entrepreneurs to give running your own […]
Police appeal for witnesses after woman’s body found on Morecambe beach
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after the body of a 51 year old woman was found on the beach at Morecambe at 5.30am on Saturday morning (10th August 2013) The […]
Local services count the cost of ATOS / DWP failings
Local charities and advisory services have told Virtual-Lancaster that they have been swamped with work resulting from the damage being repeatedly and routinely done to local sick and disabled people […]
University of Cumbria offers Clearing Tips video for would-be students
Help is at hand for students who don’t get the A-level grades they expect as results day draws nearer. The University of Cumbria, which as a campus in Lancaster, has […]