News
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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Mayor’s Farewell
HALTON Coun Paul Woodruff said it has been an “absolute delight” to be the Mayor of Lancaster for the past year, as he hangs up his robes this week.
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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Sport
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.
EXTRA-TIME: Lancaster City’s college link more vital than ever
In the face of further budget cuts, ADAM LORD looks at why the link between Lancaster City and Myerscough College has never been more important.
Playing budget to be slashed at City
LANCASTER City’s playing budget has been “slashed” for the coming season.
Lifestyle
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.
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.
Funtimes ahead for The Heartbreaks
MORECAMBE band The Heartbreaks have this week released their much-anticipated debut album Funtimes. Our entertainments editor GREG LAMBERT talks to the foursome about their hopes for the LP, the challenges they face as a new band, and condoms...
Lovely Eggs’ new song is food for thought
YOU may never look at your dinner the same way again after watching the new video by Lancaster duo The Lovely Eggs.
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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
Thursday 17 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 8 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South east
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