Billie Holiday fans are in for a treat on 11 and 12th September when Dukes favourite Katrina Beckford brings God Bless the Child: An Evening with Billy Holiday to the […]
Steam Train Visits Canforth
Lancastrians out and about on St. George’s Quay or crossing Carlisle Bridge last night were rewarded with a spectacular view of the Princess Elizabeth steam train heading north for a […]
Top Marks for Lancaster University – from Students
Students at Lancaster University are among the most satisfied in the country, according to the latest National Student Survey. Lancaster University has been ranked 11 overall in the table or […]
Multiculturism working in the UK, University research reveals
Watching soaps, reading tabloids and turned off by politics – the children of International Migrants in Britain show a high degree of cultural assimilation compared to their European neighbours, according […]
Kenny Ball, Slade and More in Morecambe
The new season at Morecambe’s Platform kicks off with top traditional jazz star Kenny Ball and his band on their 50th Anniversary Tour on Saturday 5th September – just one […]
Lancaster Band Wins Place at UK's Only Bob Dylan Festival
Lancaster band Heroes of She, has been selected to appear in the UK’s only Bob Dylan Festival. The three day event, which takes place in Manchester over August bank holiday […]
Student Prize Winners at Myerscough College
Myerscough College held their presentation of awards ceremonies over two days last month. The ceremonies saw many students presented with outstanding achievement awards, rewarding their efforts over the duration of […]
Storey Seeks Out New Local Talent
Are you an aspiring superstar like Flight of the Conchords, Nine Inch Nails or Bill Bailey? Maybe you’re a mover and shaker like Tony Wilson or Murray Hewitt? Or perhaps […]
Welfare Grants for Local Voluntary Organisations
Seven voluntary groups, including an Over 60s and a history club will share more than £2,000 in awards from Lancaster City Council from its welfare grants fund. Fairfield Over 60s […]
Student places at the University of Cumbria increased
Responding to government initiatives 31 extra student places have been created at the University of Cumbria for the next academic year, 2009/10, but although welcoming the new programs the Vice […]