- Children's memorial plaque stolen
- Two bailed over attack on pensioner
- No X Factor for Dannii Minogue
- 80mph limit 'will cost £1bn a year'
- Six charged over trafficking woman
- PM defends free parenting classes
- Facebook set to make market splash
- Hunt adviser to appear at inquiry
- PM: Hacking clues must be followed
- Cameron set for talks with Hollande
News
Fire sweeps through quay warehouse
FIREFIGHTERS believe a blaze at a five-storey disused warehouse on St George’s Quay was started deliberately.
Knife used in Lancaster cycle track robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on the cycle track at the back of Sainsbury’s in Lancaster.
Peeping tom given suspended jail sentence
A PEEPING Tom who secretly filmed women using the toilet has been given a suspended jail sentence.
Safe stolen during robbery
A HOMEOWNER was subjected to a terrifying ordeal when she was threatened with a hammer during a robbery.
Lancaster quay blaze drama
SMOKE billowing from an old Victorian mill could be seen across Lancaster after an arson attack on Friday evening.
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Sport
EXTRA-TIME: Lancaster City’s fans’ fund could make difference in push for promotion
In his latest blog ADAM LORD looks at plans from Lancaster City fans to help boost the club’s playing budget
Morecambe sign former Bradford defender Robbie Threlfall
JIM Bentley has made former Bradford left back Robbie Threlfall his first summer signing.
GB star is guest of honour
GREAT Britain hockey star Kirsty Mackay was the guest of honour at the Ripley St Thomas In2Hockey Festival on March 9.
Routledge runs riot in Manchester final
LANCASTER played City of Manchester in the ASA Under 16 Boys final held at the Manchester Aquatic Centre on April 28.
Super Smith is inspiration
LANCASTER City played their National Water Polo Junior Boys Championships Final at Manchester Aquatic Centre on April 28, where they took on Sheffield Water Polo Club.
Lifestyle
Show beyond words
AWARD-WINNING Theatre Ad Infinitum is bringing its new play to Lancaster this Saturday.
Landscapes and still life on show
LANCASTER City Museum is holding an exhibition of vibrant landscape and still life paintings by celebrated local artist Paula Velarde.
Postcards from the edge of sanity
An offshoot of a long established Lancaster drama group has been established to bring the city’s theatregoers somewhat edgier fare.
Luxury hotel gets go-ahead
AN elegant but fading Victorian hall near Dolphinhome is to be converted and extended into a five star hotel and wedding venue over the next two years.
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Lovely Eggs rock Clitheroe
CURRENTLY on tour and seemingly developing their own clothing range, Lancaster’s The Lovely Eggs rocked The Grand Venue in Clitheroe on Saturday night.
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Community
Adult College closed due to strike
NEARLY 500 students faced disruption today after council chiefs closed Lancaster Adult College due to strike action.
Uni bosses vote against ‘merger’
A STAFF union at Lancaster University is welcoming news that a planned federation with the University of Liverpool has been scrapped.
Lancaster District Design Awards 2012
The Lancaster District Design Awards have celebrated good design in the built environment of the Lancaster district for over 25 years. The bi-annual Awards give recognition to schemes, both public and private, whose external design and appearance add to the attractiveness of the Lancaster District.
High marks for university
LANCASTER University has maintained its status as one of the best in the country.
Villagers pile on pressure to run old care home
COUNTY chiefs are being urged to rethink the proposed sale of a former care home site in Caton by residents who want to turn it into a community hub.
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Weather for Lancaster
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 18 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 7 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North east
