The government have passed a law to spend millions banning people who don’t have ID from voting
Herbal Medicine to be Outlawed?
New European Union regulations require all those who practice herbal medicine to be authorised persons and therefore state regulated practitioners from 2011, but Britain’s the Department of Health consultation on […]
Stand Firm on Binge Drinking, Say Campaigners
North West region-wide wellbeing and health campaign group Our Life has expressed concern at reports that the government is considering delaying new laws to tackle the rising unhealthy drinking culture […]
Post Office Privatisation: The Case Crumbles, says MP
Local MP Geraldine Smith challenged Prime Minister on government plans to privatise the Post Office this week, arguing the case for the scheme was “crumbling”. “The case for the partial […]
Green Leader to visit Lancaster
Green Party Leader and MEP for the South East Caroline Lucas will speak at a meeting in Lancaster in March just prior to the Green Party spring conference in Blackpool. […]
City Council Faced Bankruptcy, Says Barry
The government and the national media are crowing about the “good news” regarding low council tax rises — expected to average at around 3% across the UK as a whole. […]
Citizens’ Advice Vital Role Threatened by Council Cuts
Supporters of Lancaster and Morecambe Citizens’ Advice Bureaux, which are facing a £20,000 reduction in their budget, are asking for help to stop the cuts. Lancaster City Council is proposing […]
What Secrets are Our MPs Hiding?
Update: The Guardian reported today that Gordon Brown announced the withdrawal of a plan to keep details of MPs’ expenses secret at Prime Minister’s Question Time, following the collapse overnight […]
Lancastrians Continue Pressure over Gaza
After 40 people gathered on Saturday to hold a silent vigil in solidarity with the people of Gaza (see news story), protestors are keeping up the pressure on MPs and […]
Lancaster Protest over Gaza Terror
Lancastrians gathered in Market Square on Saturday (3rd January) in an impromptu protest opposing Israeli action in Gaza. IndyMedia reports the protest was attended by local people of many different […]