Updated 7/5/14: The below appeal has now be cancelled as the two men police were looking to speak to have now come forward, but if anyone has any information about […]
Energy Fair and Green Open Homes Weekend
Smoothie Bike At the Green Open Homes weekend on 17 and 18 May, you can find fun and information at the Halton Mill Energy Fair, and visit households all around […]
Man charged with attempted murder of Heysham woman
Jonny MAUGHAN, 41 of Robinson Place in St Helens was last night charged with attempted murder. He has been remanded in custody to appear before Preston Magistrates Court on Monday […]
Save our Fire Service in the Lancaster District
Lancaster District Chamber of Commerce is campaigning over the proposed and impending removal of a fire appliance from the Lancaster Fire Station, halving the fire cover in the city and […]
Death Cafe – because you only do it once (but you always succeed)
Imagine a café where you can relax with a nice cuppa, a slice of delicious cake and chat about…death. Admittedly not your stereotypical setting for afternoon tea or a first […]
Rt Hon Alan Milburn appointed next Chancellor of Lancaster University
The Rt Hon Alan Milburn The Rt Hon Alan Milburn will start as Lancaster University’s Chancellor from 1 January 2015. The Chair of the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission […]
City Council considers its options to spruce up Queen Victoria statue
Lancaster City Council is looking at ways to restore the listed Queen Victoria memorial in Dalton Square to its former glory – but is conscious that at a time of […]
Roses all set to bloom at Lancaster University
War of the Roses at Lancaster University in 2012 3000 students, 40 activities and 120 fixtures are all lined up for the annual Roses tournament, the traditional battle between Lancaster […]
Local Cinema Round-Up for 30th April to 8th May by Peter Clarke
For up to date local cinema links and day-by-day listings every week visit the Virtual-Lancaster Cinema Page. Read on for the weekly round-up, and reviews. There are two new releases […]
Donations to aid vital mountain rescue work
Mountain Rescue Teams work “invaluable”, says Lancashire’s Crime Commissioner The vital work of Lancashire’s life-saving Mountain Rescue Teams has been praised by the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, after Lancashire […]