The last call is being made for entries for the High Sheriff’s Lancashire Young Citizen of the Year award. The awards take place each year and involve the search for […]
Community Pools saved from cuts by joint Council deal
Lancaster City Council will continue to run three community pools following the outcome of successful talks with Lancashire County Council. As we reported last week, the decision comes after positive […]
Work begins on demolishing Morecambe’s Dome
Following its closure in March last year, work has started on demolishing the Dome in Morecambe. The decision in December 2008 to close the building was taken after considering its […]
Big canal clean up in Bulk ward
25 volunteers turned up and gave Lancaster Canal a thorough clean up between the Moor Lane bridge and the Ridge Lane bridge this weekend. Organised by Green Party Councillor Andrew […]
Appeal after 14 year old boy is assaulted in Lancaster
Lancaster police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 14-year-old boy was assaulted in in the city centre on Christmas Eve. The incident took place around 3.30am on […]
Police warn drivers and horse riders on road safety after accidents
Local motorists are being urged to take extra care on the roads when passing horses and their riders to avoid potential accidents, after two serious accidents involving horse riders in […]
What do you think about local culture?
Lancaster City Council is inviting comments from members of the public and businesses on its draft Cultural Heritage Strategy. The strategy is a guide to investment in the district’s cultural […]
Married to the Sea and FTSE 100 head for Yorkshire House
Three bands gig organisers say will appeal to fans of Weezer, Pixies and Pavement are playing the Yorkshire House this Friday (21st). Married to the Sea, who’ve opened for bands […]
Green councillors urge Lancaster prison closure rethink
Green councillors have reacted angrily to the announcement last week that Lancaster prison is to close. The government announced that the Category C mens’ prison at Lancaster Castle would close […]
Upcoming Free Reed Band ceilidh to raise money for Kenyan children’s charity
Lancaster’s Free Reed Band will present a ceilidh at the Cathedral Social Centre in St Peter’s Road on Saturday 29th January to raise money for the Double Joy Children’s Farm […]