Lancaster City Council is encouraging the community to nominate the district’s unsung heroes for a special award. Nominations are being sought for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, a prestigious […]
International Youth Games comes to Lancaster
The Lancaster district will be hosting the 2013 International Youth Games, a unique festival of sport and culture later this month Young people from Holland, Germany, Denmark and Poland will be taking part in […]
Youngsters encouraged to clean up Ryelands
Lancaster’s youth are being urged to get involved in a litter pick tomorrow, (4th July) when it’s hoped they’lljoin the neighbourhood policing team to help clean up their community in […]
Help your community and volunteer
Do you have an hour to spare which could be used to help others? Three special events taking place in July will help anyone looking to find out more about […]
Councillors view Canal restoration progress
The canal narrow boat Waterwitch was the venue for a delightful trip by Kendal, Lancaster, District and County Councillors to see the excavations and restoration of Lancaster Canal at Stainton […]
Lancaster Bus Station gets its notice board back at last
Campaigners welcome the arrival of the new Bus Station sign earlier today. Photo courtesy Lancaster City Council A new bus information board has been unveiled at Lancaster Bus Station today […]
Missing Animal? Here's Some Useful Information
Prompted by the sad discovery of a dead black and white cat on Owen Road, Skerton this morning, we’re publishing some useful advice on what to do if you find […]
Yes, we do love to be beside the seaside: Morecambe wins top beach award
Lancaster City Council has scooped a top award that places two of Morecambe’s beaches among the best in the UK. Seaside Awards recognise and award beaches in England that achieve […]
City Council asks County to purchase Viking “Silverdale Hoard”
Part of the Silverdale Hoard Lancaster City Council’s Cabinet has agreed to ask Lancashire County Council to secure an important collection of Viking treasure for the county. Known as the […]
City Cabinet defers decision on Chancery Lane closure
Lancaster City Council’s cabinet has voted to defer a decision on the possible closure of Chancery Lane between Market Square and Church Street (see news story), after virtual-lancaster highlighted the […]