Lancaster’s Burton store is the latest Arcadia-owned store to close in the city, despite having seven months left on its lease. Last year, another Arcadia store, Wallis, closed on Penny […]
Straw Poll on fate of Lancaster Market
virtual-lancaster has asked every City Councillor with a valid email address if they support the closure of Lancaster Market. The responses are being published as a GoogleDoc here. If you […]
Arson attack on old Lancaster Brewery
An arson attack took place on Lancaster’s old Brewery on Saturday. The smoke was spotted by passersby and brought under control by the fire brigade. Although the fire was soon […]
Conservative Councillor gets backing for swimming pool 'leaks'
The Conservative leader of Lancashire County Council has given his public support to City Council Conservative leader Roger Mace after he was relieved of duties for allegedly leaking details of […]
Conservatives undecided on Market future
Conservative City councillors have yet to decide how they will vote on proposals to close Lancaster Market by the end of the year when Full Council meet later this week. […]
Lancaster Market Protest: Council Solicitors act
Lancaster City Council has begun to use its solicitors to threaten campaigners fighting their plans to close Lancaster Market, arguing that they may have circulated what might be considered “commercially […]
Lorry checks carried out at accident blackspot
Local police checked 60 lorries to make sure they were road worthy as part of an operation cracking down on vehicle safety at an accident black spot earlier this week. […]
Going, Going, Gone!
North Lancashire Green Party are holding an auction of goods and promises at the Park Hotel Bowerham Road. Lancaster at 8.00 pm on Saturday 27th February (viewing from 6.00 pm […]
Conservation area proposals go out to consultation
Lancaster City Council has launched a consultation into plans to help further protect the district’s unique character and history. Last year the council launched an indepth review to see if […]
Anger at Market closure grows, demonstration planned
Campaigners against the closure of Lancaster Market recently proposed by the City Council’s cabinet have organised a demonstration at Morecambe Town Hall next week when the plans will be discussed […]