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 […]
Chris Bonington takes on Bowland Tower Charity Abseil
As part of Lancaster University’s 50th anniversary celebrations its Chancellor, the pioneering mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington, will step off the top of landmark Bowland Tower on campus to raise money […]
Local Cinema Round-Up for 11th to 19th 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 […]
Electoral registration system is changing this summer
The biggest shake-up to the electoral registration system in nearly 100 years will take place over the summer – and Lancaster City Council is urging everyone to take action when they […]
Lancashire Sinfonietta closes its doors after 17 years after funding slashed
Orchestra image: Tim Cross (tmcross.com) Lancashire Sinfonietta, the county’s only professional chamber orchestra, has announced the closure of the company after seventeen successful years of performance for the people of Lancashire. The closure comes […]
Lancaster City Council joins fight against Campylobacter for Food Safety Week
A quarter of a million people in the UK could be struck down by Campylobacter this year, three times the capacity of the London 2012 Olympic stadium. The fight against […]
Eric Morecambe Statue honoured by TripAdvisor
One of the UK’s most photographed statues has been honoured with a prestigious award from the world’s largest travel website. The Eric Morecambe Statue in Morecambe has been awarded a […]