Proposals for a proposed “Robin Hood” tax on bank operations may get support from the Green Party this week, thanks to its local parliamentary candidate Gina Dowding. This week, Gina, […]
Spotlight's Open Mic Slam tonight
Lancaster Spotlight hosts its Open Mic Slam at the Storey tonight (Friday February 19th). Compered by Simon Baker, the event gives contestants the chance to grab three minutes at the […]
Lancaster Market to close by end of year?
Lancaster Market could shut by the end of the year, according to a report in the Lancaster Guardian today. The paper reports that the council has agreed in principle to […]
Police appeal after Morecambe pensioner injured in crash
Local police are appealing for information after an elderly pedestrian was left with serious head injuries following a road traffic collision. The 79-year-old was on the pedestrian crossing on the […]
Gang jailed for over 13 years after assault
A gang of men who targeted a vulnerable individual in a violent attack have been jailed for a total of over 13 years. Five men appeared at Preston Crown Court […]
Heroes of She headline Haiti benefit
Local band Heroes of She will headline a Haiti benefit gig at Lancaster’s Gregson Centre on Sunday 21st February. The band will bring a packed day of events to a […]
LERN: New Lancashire Bio-Diversity Agency to Tackle Eco-Disaster
Animal and plant species are becoming extinct 1,000 times faster than the natural rate according to the United Nations. Lancashire is playing its part in the battle to tackle this […]
Sport Relief Mile at Salt Ayre Sports Centre
Our City Council is urging people to don their running shoes in support of a national charity. On Sunday 21st March, the council’s Salt Ayre Sports Centre will be hosting […]
Lancaster International Women's Day 2010: Exhibitions
The 2010 Lancaster International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations kick off today as two exhibitions of women’s art open in the City Centre. Things my Mother Didn’t Tell Me (12 Feb […]
£7000 of vodka seized during raids on off-licences
Police have seized over £7,000 worth of potentially illegally bought vodka following raids on off-licences in Morecambe. Officers from Morecambe’s neighbourhood policing teams swooped on shops on Wednesday morning as […]