See update: 19.06.2014: Lancaster University tuition-outsourcing proposal deferred Lancaster University’s Senate will be breaking very new ground today as it debates a proposal to privatise the teaching of a range […]
Local Cinema Round-Up for 18th to 26th June by Peter Clarke
For up to date local cinema links and day-by-day listings of what’s showing on local screens every week visit the Virtual-Lancaster Cinema Page. Read on for the weekly round-up, and […]
Government talks up future of the high street as new competition to find nation’s best is launched
Is retail on the up? The government says so Shoppers in the North West are being asked to celebrate their high streets after a new report revealed increasing optimism and […]
Police crack down on domestic violence offenders during World Cup
Domestic abuse offenders are being advised to seek help to change or risk paying the penalty as police work to protect victims during the World Cup. Lancashire Police and partner […]
CCTV released after man assaulted in Lancaster
Lancaster detectives have released CCTV images of two men that they want to speak to in connection with an assault in the city centre last month. At shortly after midnight […]
City Council 12,000 new homes target based on obsolete figures
Turley report image: ‘Forecasts have been developed using POPGROUP technology’ Population growth forecasts used by Lancaster City Council to justify building 12,000 new homes in this area are based on […]
Putting a “value” on Lancaster’s buses more important than trains to London, says transport expert
Ever since Lancashire County Council was forced to back down on plans to savage bus services earlier this year after huge public outcry it’s been looking at new ways to […]
Alarm bells ring as “Infrastructure Bill” sneaks easier loss of protection for public rights of way into law
More power stations? Simplez, thanks to new legislation on its way Local people already concerned at how flawed the planning process is – especially as new housing schemes in Lancaster […]
Police broaden hunt for 'Parklife' suspect
A man who was seriously assaulted at the Parklife Festival in Mancester has sadly died and police have broadened their search for a man they would like to question. At […]
Butterfly on a wheel: Benjamin Oliver brings ‘Oxyopia’ Exhibition to the Aston Memorial
‘The Death of Butterbrain’ part of the ‘Oxyopia’ Exhibition by Benjamin Oliver Running until the 26th July, Lancaster based artist and filmmaker Benjamin Oliver brings you a collection of his latest […]