Historian and TV presenter Dr David Starkey will be at Lancaster University tomorrow, celebrating the legacy of one of the most famous monarchs in history. The History Department invited Dr […]
Sustainable Solutions company seeks Local Food Project Worker
LESS (Local & Effective Sustainable Solutions), a Community Interest Company set up to promote sustainable living in the Lancaster area, seeks a Local Food Project Worker. Here are the details. […]
In Memoriam: Professor Philip Reynolds
The funeral for Professor Philip Reynolds, Lancaster University’s second Vice Chancellor and founding Principal for Furness College, will take place at Lancaster Crematorium tomorrow. Professor Reynolds, who died earlier this […]
Nuisance Jet Skis on the Lune: will Anyone Act?
(Updated 22/9/09): Local bird lovers have again raised concerns over jet ski use on the River Lune, concerned for the safety of nesting birds: but while the problem of ‘nuisance […]
Origami Bus Used to Launch Lancaster Census Rehearsal. No, really…
Above: Robert Redfern, Deputy Mayor of Lancaster with Jonathan Ayre, 2011 Census Lancaster Area Manager; Ian Cope, Deputy Director 2011 Census Operations; Glen Watson, 2011 Census Director and children from […]
Stand Firm on Binge Drinking, Say Campaigners
North West region-wide wellbeing and health campaign group Our Life has expressed concern at reports that the government is considering delaying new laws to tackle the rising unhealthy drinking culture […]
LitFest 10 Day Line-Up Announced
Lancaster’s Literature Festival is back next month with a wide range of authors to tempt book lovers over its extended ten-day run. There are dozens of great writers to tempt […]
Lancaster celebrates ‘Lino King’s’; generosity and Cycling Link
Lancaster City Council will be celebrating the centenaries of Lancaster Town Hall and the Ashton Memorial over the weekend of 26th- 27th September. In 1909, James Williamson II, Lord Ashton, […]
Still Time to Reconsider Costly Bypass Plans, say Campaigners
Campaigners against the proposed M6 Link Road north of Lancaster to Heysham port are calling on Lancashire County Council to reconsider the costly scheme – even though outgoing Labour councillors […]
Morecambe Festival Success
Thousands of people converged on Morecambe at the weekend for We Do Like to be Beside the Sea, a two day feast of seaside fun. Morecambe Visitor Information Centre reported […]