Get ready for Litfest11 – the best ten days of the year! The Litfest programme has arrived hot off the press – and a PDF is avaialable now from the […]
Lancaster's Carol Birch on Booker Shortlist
Our heartiest congratulations to popular Lancastrian author Carol Birch, who has had her latest novel, ‘Jamrach’s Menagerie’ shortlisted for the 2011 Man Booker Prize (see full shortlist here) And the […]
Lancaster Market changes to be debated by Full Council
After many delays and confusion from some stall holders about its future and much-discussed changes to stop it from being closed, the future of Lancaster Market will again be debated […]
Tickle me pink! Heysham firm launches Mr Men merchandise range
Heysham-based company ThinkSkins have announced an exciting new addition to their range of high quality technology skins for laptops, iPhones and hand-held gaming devices: Mr Men and Little Miss branded […]
Seeds for Change seek new co-op member
Local worker’s co-op Seeds for Change is looking for a new member, so if you’re an activist and an anarchist and want to facilitate workshops and create training resources for […]
Lancaster University aims for Top of the World (rankings, that is)
Lancaster University has stormed up quality rankings of the world’s universities, new figures reveal. The University is one of the biggest risers in the QS World University Rankings published on […]
Council's vital planning consultation for area's future ends soon
Lancaster City Council has been consulting the local community over the summer on future planning policies and potential development sites for the Lancaster district – but now that call for […]
CCTV released after Morecambe pub assault
A CCTV image of a man police would like to speak to in connection with an assault at Morecambe’s Imperial pub last month has just been released. Police were called […]
The Dukes plays host to Charlie and Lola’s ‘Bestest Play’
Everyone’s favourite brother and sister off the telly – Charlie and Lola – are bringing their magical stage show to The Dukes, Lancaster. Charlie and Lola’s Best Bestest Play is […]
By George! Quayside pub wins Real Ale award
Kye Lloyd and partner Ian with their CAMRA award. Photo courtesy CAMRA Staff at the George and Dragon on Lancaster’s Quay are celebrating after winning a coveted award from the […]