Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles has announced that a new law will be put before Parliament to give the press and public new rights to film and report council meetings, […]
Grub’s up at Lancashire’s biggest-ever school lunch
Thousands of pupils and their guests will be tucking in to what might be the country’s largest-ever school dinner on 7th November. As part of Lancashire County Council’s celebration of […]
Silverdale Hoard exhibition opens at Lancaster City Museum
Part of the Silverdale Hoard A major collection of Viking silver that was buried for over 1,000 years goes on display at Lancaster City Museum from today. The exhibition, called […]
Phil Halsall leaves role as chief executive of Lancashire County Council
The employment of Lancashire County Council’s chief executive, Phil Halsall, has been terminated by mutual consent following an investigation into possible large-scale corruption at the heart of the County Council. […]
10 tips for a warmer winter in Lancashire
As if it wasn’t obvious from the pouring rain, leaves on the pavements (cleared up more slowly these days – have the Council cut back on street cleaning?) winter is […]
Skerton’s Vale View Day Centre opens Lunch Club for over 50s
Vale View, Skerton. Image: Google A new lunch club has started at Vale View Day Centre in Lancaster, aimed at the over-50s. The lunch club costs just £4.60. Regular dishes […]
Health service funding changes causing concern
Health experts met to discuss a range of measures to help make Lancashire a healthier county this week – and discuss concerns at government funding changes that could have a […]
County council supports change in cigarette packaging
Lancashire County Council has written to all north west MEPs and urged them to vote in favour of introducing a directive which would change cigarette packaging. On Tuesday 8th October, […]
Heysham M6 Link Road moves a step closer
Work on the £124 million Heysham to M6 Link Road has moved a step closer after the High Court rejected an application for a judicial review with a compelling judgment. […]
Lancaster Maritime Museum seeks your memories of Morecambe
Three ‘Miss Sunshine’ contestants posing on the central promenade. But who are they – do you know? Photo: Morecambe Publicity Archive Could you help to identify the people, places or […]