Since 1999, Virtual Lancaster has been an independent, volunteer run media hub for news, events, and community information relating to the Lancaster and Morecambe area. More recently, we have been […]
Spectacular festival returns to set Lancaster alight
Flights of the Imagination is the theme of this year’s free two day festival which will provide a welcome antidote to the difficult Covid times everyone has experienced over the past […]
Guardian League table places Lancaster in top ten universities in England
Lancaster University is number one in the North West and among the top ten universities in England
Have your say on a new political map for Lancaster City Council
New boundaries are being proposed for council wards in Lancaster City Council.
Police Appeal after sexual assault
Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Lancaster
Farewell to Studio Arts
We’re sorry to see Studio Arts depart Lancaster’s high street
Climate action coming to Lancaster as part of nationwide campaign
Residents in Lancaster are taking part in the largest nationwide event for climate and nature ever seen in the UK to highlight the need for urgent action around climate change […]
Lancaster City Council didn’t agree to 9185 homes being built in South Lancaster
At a Full Council meeting of Lancaster City Council, on Wednesday 25th August 2021, councillors agreed to go forward with the South Lancaster Growth Catalyst – and insists they didn’t agree to 9185 homes being built in South Lancaster
Councillors move to ensure South Lancaster project addresses the climate emergency, supports local businesses and jobs, and strengthens community engagement
At today’s full council meeting of a cross-party group of councillors will move amendments to ensure the priorities of Lancaster City Council and many people across the district are reflected in the agreement between the City Council and County Council (if it is passed)
Police Appeal after Morecambe collision
Police are appealing for information after a man died following a collision in Morecambe

