Robert Pickavance is The BFG at The Dukes While Roald Dahl’s children’s novel The Big Friendly Giant is full of witty wordplay and dialogue which transfers well to the stage, […]
Christmas crafts at The Dukes
There’s a chance to pick up some unusual Christmas presents at The Dukes latest arts and crafts fair – Handmade – on Saturday 10th December. Locally crafted items from across […]
Moorgate, John Harper on Robert Gillow’s Folk Bill
Local ceildh band Moorgate Three more live folk events have just been announced at the Robert Gillow, a pub still in search of a new landlord. Here’s the details, which […]
Local Police Cadets fund raiser announced for Brain Research Trust
The late Detective Inspector Glen Oldham and his wife, Audrey Teenage police cadets will be running a charity market stall in Lancaster on Saturday, to raise money in memory of […]
North West HIV care figure concerns
The number of people being treated for HIV in the North West region reached 6,332 in 2010 according to Health Protection Agency figures published today ahead of World AIDS Day […]
World Aids Day Karaoke – Sing if you’re glad to be fundraising
On Thursday 1 December at 8pm the Dule of Lancaster is holding a Karaoke Night in aid of World Aids Day. Expect showstopping talent – and possibly a little torment […]
Council prepares for Wednesday’s strike
Lancaster City Council is re-arranging waste and recycling collection services arrangements for Wednesday, when a number of public sector unions nationally are taking strike action over proposed pension reforms. The […]
Who’s taking you home tonight? Taxi safety advice at Christmas
As the festive season approaches, Lancaster City Council is reminding revellers to consider their personal safety when using taxis. Many people will be using taxis to get home after a […]
Lancaster lights up for Christmas
The old town hall building, home to the City Museum and King’s Own Regimental Museum was illuminated and the city centre’s Christmas tree and festive lights were switched on last week. […]
Cannabis cultivators jailed for four years
Two Vietnamese nationals who cultivated a cannabis factory worth almost £400,000 have been jailed for a total of four years. Officers discovered the 1,000-plant factory in a property on Alexandra […]