A new fund to help support much loved seaside towns like Morecambe create new jobs and prosperity was launched today by Government Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Chief Secretary Danny […]
“Ice Network” hits M6 traffic, drivers warned to slow down
Drivers using the M6 in Lancashire and Cumbria between junction 33 and 39 are being advised to stick to lane one as the Highways Agency works to clear the network […]
Lancaster Police issue motorway weather warning
Lancaster Police are warning motorists to slow down and drive to the conditions as freezing weather has caused a number of accidents on the M6 motorway. “We are experiencing difficulties […]
Icy pavements – just what is the Council’s strategy?
(Updated 13:30): Local pedestrians are furious about what’s perceived as a confused strategy from Lancaster City Council about the gritting of pavements, after overnight rain and freezing conditions turned some […]
Watchdog threatens closure of RLI A&E Department
Royal Lancaster Infirmary Health Watchdog The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has issued a formal warning to University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust, saying it must do more to improve standards […]
May Day mobilization planned as cuts protests continue
Lancaster and Morecambe TUC will be holding an open meeting on Thursday 1st March 2012 to plan a week of events for May Day. The TUC are keen to hear […]
Line your food waste caddy for free
Lancaster City Council is encouraging more residents to start recycling their food waste, by giving away free compostable liners for food waste caddies. Most residents in the Lancaster district have […]
CancerCare announces Cross Bay Challenge run
Local charity CancerCare has announced this year’s Cross Bay Challenge will take place on 12th Augsut 2012 and you cvan sign up for it now. All proceeds to CancerCare, our […]
Armed robbers target local shops
Police are appealing to the public to come forward with information after two shops in Lancaster and Garstang were targeted by armed robbers on Saturday night (4th February). The first […]
Top tips to beat the burglars and their break-in wish list
Police are giving residents their top tips to protect their treasured possessions from burglars trying to tick off items on their ‘wish lists’, as part of a county wide crack […]