Image courtesy University of Cumbria Lancaster’s University of Cumbria campus is celebrating its 50th anniversary year with a host of fun activities and events. Originally established as St Martin’s College, […]
Lancaster & Morecambe have bland – sorry – ‘brand’ makeover
In July the City Council Cabinet resolved unanimously to ‘Cease funding the distribution of printed Visitor Guides for the district, using alternative ways to make up to date visitor information […]
Local Cinema Round-Up for 3rd to 11th September 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 […]
Community Radio Project Seeks Volunteers
Now that Lancaster & Morecambe’s community radio project Beyond Radio (www.beyondradio.co.uk) has been awarded a 5 year broadcast licence (see previous report), the station is looking for volunteers for a very […]
Lancashire Constabulary rolls out force wide use of body cameras
Hampshire Police have been using Body Worn Video since 2008 and began extending its use at the end of July. Lancashire is now rolling out its own BWV. Image: Body […]
More cuts ahead for Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Hall. Photo: Johnny English (Creative Commons) Lancashire County Council’s Cabinet is to propose a budget to steer the council through the next three years, including a further £160m […]
Morecambe Bay Health Campaigners astonished by MP’s claim group is ‘fictitious’
Clearly not cardboard cuts outs! Campaigners protesting outside the Royal Lancaster Infirmary last month. Photo: No Health Sell-Off at Morecambe Bay Health campaigners from the campaign group called No Health […]
Lancashire people to have their say on ‘living well’
People across Lancashire are being invited to share their views on how or whether they have been affected by the country’s recent economic problems. The survey is being run by […]
Go “Behind the Badge” with Lancashire Police
Have you ever wanted to know how the police respond to major incidents in the county, or been interested to see what training the police dogs receive? Would you like […]
Heritage Open Days offer free admission to key local tourist attractions
Lancaster Maritime Museum. Image: Lancaster City Council The Lancaster district will be throwing open its doors again this year when local buildings of every age, style and function take part […]