Five community groups in Lancaster and Morecambe can get going with projects for people in the district, thanks to grants from the Galbraith Trust. The Galbraith Trust meets quarterly to […]
Council to clam up on Lancaster Market plans?
The full extent of Lancaster City Council’s plans for Lancaster Market may be kept secret when they are discussed next week, hidden behind claims of commercial sensitivity – and denying […]
Lancaster allotment project gets funding boost
Lancaster-based Community Interest Company Local and Effective Sustainable Solutions has been successful in its bid for over £200,000 of funding from the Big Lottery Fund’s Local Food scheme for a […]
Transport campaigners launch fund-raising campaign
Campaigners against the proposed Heysham-M6 link road have just launched a campaign to raise funds to help them present its case at the 2010 Public Inquiry into the costly scheme. […]
'Robin Hood' Tax on banks to get Green support?
Proposals for a proposed “Robin Hood” tax on bank operations may get support from the Green Party this week, thanks to its local parliamentary candidate Gina Dowding. This week, Gina, […]
Spotlight's Open Mic Slam tonight
Lancaster Spotlight hosts its Open Mic Slam at the Storey tonight (Friday February 19th). Compered by Simon Baker, the event gives contestants the chance to grab three minutes at the […]
Lancaster Market to close by end of year?
Lancaster Market could shut by the end of the year, according to a report in the Lancaster Guardian today. The paper reports that the council has agreed in principle to […]
Police appeal after Morecambe pensioner injured in crash
Local police are appealing for information after an elderly pedestrian was left with serious head injuries following a road traffic collision. The 79-year-old was on the pedestrian crossing on the […]
Gang jailed for over 13 years after assault
A gang of men who targeted a vulnerable individual in a violent attack have been jailed for a total of over 13 years. Five men appeared at Preston Crown Court […]
Heroes of She headline Haiti benefit
Local band Heroes of She will headline a Haiti benefit gig at Lancaster’s Gregson Centre on Sunday 21st February. The band will bring a packed day of events to a […]