Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was assaulted in Lancaster city centre following an altercation in a bar. The assault took place sometime between 12.30am […]
Remembrance Sunday services announced
This year’s Remembrance Sunday falls on 10th November and a number of services have been arranged in the Lancaster district. Everyone is welcome to go along to remember all who […]
Safety Warning after illegal fireworks found on sale in North West
Lancashire County Council has issued a warning that illegal and potentially dangerous fireworks may be on sale in the county. The Lancashire Trading Standards Service warning follows reports from Merseyside […]
Paul Chadwick sentenced for Bolton-le-Sands manslaughter
Lisa Clay and Joseph Chadwick A man has today (Wednesday 30th October) been sentenced after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of his partner and son on the grounds of diminished […]
Try your hand at setting the Lancashire County Council budget
In an effort to shed light on the problems it faces from reduced government funding, Lancashire County Council has launched a new online budget calculator where people can create their […]
The Eyes Have it for Hallowe’en in Lancaster!
Ulverston artist Amanda Godden was in Lancaster’s Market Gate Shopping Centre yesterday for the Hallowe’en Half Term, to get kids painting scary eyeballs and min-pumpkins! There are plenty of scary […]
Remember Remember Hedgehogs on 5th of November…
Every year, hundreds of hedgehogs die unnecessarily in garden bonfires… Please help prevent these deaths by checking your own fireworks night bonfire before you set it, and sharing this film […]
Police offer advice on Cutting “Clock Back Crime”
Lancashire’s police officer are urging residents to lock up to keep burglars out in line with clocks going back on Sunday 27th October. The advice comes as part of Operation […]
Government moves ahead with new rights to film Council meetings
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has announced that a new law will be put before Parliament to give the press and public new rights to film and report council meetings, […]
Heysham firm fined £91,000 after worker engulfed in fireball
A Heysham firm which manufactures airport fuel tanks has been ordered to pay £91,000 in fines and costs after a father-of-three suffered horrific injuries in an explosion. Karol Robaczewski was […]