About 300 demonstrators flocked to a Lancaster Town Hall yesterday evening to protest public spending cuts. The gulf between rich and poor grew considerably wider yesterday as massive cuts to […]
Crime generally continues to fall in Lancashire, but sexual and drug offences rise
On the day after the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced swingeing cuts to public services, including the police, Home Office crime statistics released today show that Lancashire is still a […]
“Serious Challenges” ahead for local university as cuts announced
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cumbria has warned that Higher Education faces “serious challenges” after Coalition government announced cuts for the sector. The Chancellor George Osborne has announced […]
Human skull find is cockle picking victim
Police have confirmed that a human skull found in Silverdale is that of a Chinese woman Liu Qin Ying who was believed to have lost her life along with her […]
Howl with laughter for Hallowe’en at The Borough
Simon Bligh If the thought of trick or treaters fills you with horror this Hallowe’en then The Lancaster Comedy Club will be providing the ideal solution! Avoid the thinly veiled […]
Residents and businesses warned of dangers of identity theft
A Lancashire detective who has himself been the victim of identify theft is urging others to take precautions with their personal details at home and at work. The officer’s warning […]
Ron Freethy Book Signing in Carnforth
Author Ron Freethy will be signing his latest book, Memories of the Lancashire Fishing Industry, at Carnforth Bookshop, on 6th November. Over the last 70 years or so, Lancashire’s fishing […]
Business Network Launches in Lancaster
Michelle Malkin, founder of Business Network Lancaster An entirely new concept in networking, whose organiser says has generated tens of millions of pounds worth of business for entrepreneurs in other […]
New Morecambe Housing Co-op Seeks Members
Black Combe Housing Co-op are looking for likeminded people to join them in setting up and living in a new housing co-op in Morecambe. The co-op members Stacey, Matt, Aurora […]
Lancastrians To Rally Against Public Service Cuts, Wednesday 20th
A new local campaign group has formed to rally opposition to planned Government cuts in public services. Called ‘Lancaster and Morecambe Against the Cuts‘, their first demonstration has been called […]