Bob Crow, plain-speaking leader of the UK’s fastest-growing labour organisation, the National Union of Rail, Maritime & Transport Workers (RMT), will be speaking about the government spending cuts at a […]
Protests Planned as County Council to Vote on Service-Slashing Budget
Protests are planned throughout Lancashire as Lancashire County Council faces a vote on plans to cut £179.1m from its budget over the next three years. According to their budget proposals, […]
20mph Speed Limit on roads across Lancashire announced
After years of campaigning for lower speed limits by the Green Party and health professionals, and, more recently, by a local 20s Plenty group, the County Council has implemented a […]
County's bypass cost cutting flaws exposed
Two Green Party County Councillors have voiced serious concerns about the way that Lancashire County Council is proceeding with the vexed issue of the Heysham-M6 Link Road, arguing proposed cost […]
Arts worth “millions” to local Lancaster economy
Economic Value of Arts Activity in the District of Lancaster – a video by Adam York Gregory on Vimeo. Lancaster’s arts sector is taking centrestage in the local economy, boosting […]
Christmas drink and drug driving crackdown begins
Lancashire Constabulary’s Christmas drink and drug driving campaign gets underway today (Wednesday 1st December). The festive crackdown will see high profile enforcement activity taking place across the county throughout the […]
M6 Link Road given go ahead despite spending cuts?
Local campaigners arguing for cheaper alternatives to the planned M6 Link Road north of Lancaster have slammed the government’s decision to give it a qualified go ahead. The Government gave […]
The World is on Lancaster’s Streets this Saturday
An exciting urban street game will take to Lancaster’s streets on Saturday afternoon (25th September) involving teams, chasing and checkpoints — all in an intriguing bid to raise awareness about […]
"Carry on Council" ignoring Government spending warning on new road?
Is Lancashire County Council still working on its controversial M6 Link Road plan, despite being warned not to by the Government? In an interview with the Morecambe Visitor last week […]
Graffiti vandals clean up their act in Morecambe
Two teens who daubed graffiti across Morecambe’s town centre and the West End have been made to clean up their act as part of a restorative justice project. The youngsters, […]