Local police are appealing for information after burglars stole a cross and medals during a raid on a Lancaster vicarage. Burglars broke into the Priory Vicarage on Priory Close, Lancaster, […]
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 […]
Snow makes parts of Lancaster no go for drivers, pedestrians
Several of Lancaster’s hillier streets have become no-go to vehicles, except to happily sliding bin lid kids, as unfortunate drivers have discovered how slippery the white stuff really gets. In […]
Big Chill Continues in Lancaster
Travelling to work in the Lancaster and Morecambe area proved treacherous this morning, as snow again blanketed much of the area. Minor accidents on several roads – even gritted surfaces […]
Council set to cut funding for volunteer groups?
Next month, the City Council will be asking the public about its 2010/11 budget where cuts of £1.053 million are planned (see news story) – and funds for the area’s […]
"Operation Nimrod" Success
The recent Operation Nimrod drugs raids across Lancashire have been hailed a success by officers, councillors and the communities in which they took place. In the past four weeks, over […]
Police Seek Would-Be Handbag Snatchers
Police are appealing for information after a group of males tried to snatch two women’s handbags. The ladies were walking along Bellevue Terrace, Lancaster, at around 7.50pm on Saturday 14th […]
Bright Sparx team to make a safer Bonfire night
The dangers associated with bonfires and fireworks are being highlighted as part of a joint campaign in north Lancashire. Police have joined forces with firefighters and council bosses for a […]
CCTV Released after Student Rape
(Updated 4/11/09): Police have released a CCTV image after a female student was raped after leaving a Lancaster nightclub. The victim had been in Cuba night club in Dalton Square, […]
Lancaster Light Notes: 5 January 2009
• An investigation is underway after five people were forced to flee a Lancashire house fire. The blaze broke out at the property on Keswick Road in Lancaster just after […]