The perfect time for a cuppa… when the wind blows. From left: Dr Pete Newman, Dr Maria Angela Ferrario and Dr Will Simm Researchers at Lancaster University have just designed […]
Wake up, David Morris! Heysham displays house to house opposition to NHS sell-off
When Morecambe & Lunesdale MP David Morris scoffed that the ‘No Health Selloff at Morecambe Bay’ campaign didn’t exist – and so didn’t count – he really, seriously insulted its […]
Dukes seeks new Board Members
Robin Hood, just one of many successful Dukes shows in recent years. Photo: The Dukes The Dukes, Lancaster is seeking new independent directors to help plan the next phase of […]
Eric Morecambe Madness planned for March 2015
Photo courtesy Lancaster City Council Eric Morecambe’s family have been officially invited to oversee reinstatement of his home town’s famous tribute following repair work. On Thursday 11th December the Eric […]
Local Cinema Round-Up for 12th to 20th November 2014 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 […]
Beatlemania celebrates the Fab Four at The Platform
A mesmerising and inspirational show for all fans of the Fab Four comes to The Platform this weekend, with an authentic performance that celebrates possibly the most successful and endearing […]
The Duo to play George and Dragon for Lancaster PubFest
The Duo – from folk to Floyd will be playing at The George and Dragon (St George’s Quay, Lancaster) this Saturday, 15th November 2014. They’ll start, as usual, at about […]
Local visitor information centres nominated for national tourism award
Morecambe and Lancaster Visitor Information Centres (VICs) have been nominated for a prestigious national tourism award in the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2015. Having been the highest performing VICs […]
Frontierland developer approved – gold rush stampede invited!
How Opus North see the new Frontierland development On Monday Lancaster City Council approved Opus North’s planning application for Frontierland, the 10 acre ‘Polo Tower’ site, formerly an amusement park, […]
Fracking poses risk to public health says County Council assessment
Toxic seepage: Cuadrilla’s original drilling site at Preece Hall Farm (photo taken before site was shut down) Last Thursday Lancashire County Council considered the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) on Lancashire’s […]