Subtext, Lancaster University’s alternative fortnightly e-newsletter, faces closure unless new volunteers can be found to join its team. The popular e-newsletter, targeted mainly at staff and post-grads, launched in December […]
Transport campaigners welcome Heysham Link inquiry
Local transport campaign group Transport Solutions for Lancaster and Morecambe have welcomed the announcement by the Government to hold a public inquiry into the Lancashire County Council plan to build […]
City looks at taking back Museum control
Lancaster City Council has issued Lancashire County Council with 24 months notice to end the present agreement where the county council runs its museums with the aim of providing better […]
Icy Pavements: Should Councils Have Done More?
The Department of Transport has advised local MP Geraldine Smith councils should, perhaps, done more to clear pavements and roads during the recent snowy weather. Earlier this week, Geraldine asked […]
New community beat manager for Carnforth
A new community beat manager is set to take over the Carnforth neighbourhood policing team. PC Andy Taylor will start his patrols on Monday 18th January, with his beat including […]
County to decide on Pools future
Lancaster City Council says it will be up to Lancashire County Council to decide the fate of community swimming pools in Hornby, Carnforth and Heysham – effectively washing its hands […]
Ofsted: Top Marks for Cumbria Uni's Lancaster Pre-School Centre
Ofsted has completed a glowing report on the University of Cumbria Pre-School Centre in Lancaster stating that “The very experienced and skilled staff group have an excellent knowledge of each […]
It Bites Charity Concert in Lancaster: Date Set
Legendary Cumbrian band It Bites will be recording their new live DVD/CD package at the University of Cumbria on Friday 12th February. This will be the first time in the […]
Appeal for information on missing Poulton man
Police are appealing for information after a Poulton man went missing from his home on Saturday, whose blue Vauxhall Astra was found abandoned in Scorton on Sunday. 26-year-old David Thompson […]
Government reports threaten Heysham Link road funding?
Plans to build the controversial Heysham M6 Link Road face yet another major hurdle following the publication of Government reports. Research for the Highways Agency casts major doubt on the […]