Critical Mass Bicycle Ride Lancaster cyclists have announced that they will be holding a ‘Critical Mass’ bicycle ride in Lancaster this Friday 31 May. Cyclists are invited to assemble at […]
City Council asks County to purchase Viking “Silverdale Hoard”
Part of the Silverdale Hoard Lancaster City Council’s Cabinet has agreed to ask Lancashire County Council to secure an important collection of Viking treasure for the county. Known as the […]
City Cabinet defers decision on Chancery Lane closure
Lancaster City Council’s cabinet has voted to defer a decision on the possible closure of Chancery Lane between Market Square and Church Street (see news story), after virtual-lancaster highlighted the […]
NuBlue backs Lancaster BARTER Research Project, seeks local support
(with thanks to by Sita Bridglal): NuBlue, a local business based in InfoLab21, has lent its support to the BARTER research project, as part of Lancaster University’s School of Computing and […]
Endangered eels rescued from Luneside West tanks
A European Eel. Image: Wikipedia Forty eels – a critically endangered species – have been rescued from tanks destined for burial on Luneside West and released into the River Lune […]
Fairfield Association’s “Promises” auction set to raise funds for new nature reserve
Lancaster’s Fairfield Association will be holding an Auction of Promises and Gifts on Saturday June 8 – offers that have been generously donated by members, sponsors and supporters. Among the […]
80-year-old cyclist dies after Lancaster road collision
(Updated, 15:11): We’re sorry to report that the 80 year old pedal cyclist involved in a serious road traffic collision with a Citroen Berlingo on Cable Street in Lancaster on […]
In Pictures: Lancaster Castle opens its gates to the public
Lancaster Castle opened its gates to the public for the first time on a regular basis this weekend and local photographer Alan Phillips was on hand to record the day. […]
Council sneeks proposal to close Chancery Lane to pedestrians into Square Route plans
While the latest news on Lancaster City Council’s Square Root plans to revamp Lancaster city centre are great news for the town, supporting local business and other community efforts […]
Lancaster Paper Mill fined £10,000 after worker's accident
If you needed any reminding about the reasons trade unions and others have fought for the health and safety regulations the current government is trying to dismantle, then the story […]