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Lancaster live music venue releases statement ahead of closure later this year
The venue is set to hold its final event on New Year’s Eve
Lancaster University to offer alcohol-free accommodation options on campus next year
LUSU Wellbeing Officer David Grice said the decision will ‘further support the rising group of students that choose not to drink’ at university
Completed £1.5m Lancaster scheme will boost water quality in River Lune
The completed project has ‘recycled redundant assets to create 92,000 litres of stormwater storage’
Underused Lancashire park and ride services could be scrapped
Current use of the park and ride sites is ‘well below capacity’, according to Lancashire County Council
Light Up Lancaster set to return to city with new after-dark activities
The popular light trail will take place on 5th-7th November around the city centre
Lancaster grad who released pike into uni pond claims it had been ‘eating ducklings’
He said the pike had ‘eliminated all of the fish inside the pond and quite a lot of ducklings’
City councillors renew action on Lancaster flooding and surface water control
This comes after the flooding of dozens of properties across Lancaster in August
Calling all creative writers: Morecambe bookshop launches writing competition
The winners will receive cash-value vouchers to spend in the bookshop
Lancaster University joins initiative to boost number of women in technology
The new government scheme will encourage 300 women into jobs in AI, cyber security and other high-growth technology sectors
Lancaster city centre record store and coffee shop announces its closure
The business owners are ‘passionate about the local music scene’
£800k appeal launched to save historic Lancaster Cathedral spire from collapse
The Save Our Spire campaign has been launched after serious deterioration has been identified in the 240 ft spire
Lancashire university student murdered by stepfather who was ‘fixated’ on her, court told
Carla Georgescu was found dead earlier this year on what would have been her 20th birthday
New one-day Lancaster music festival cancelled due to financial hardship after months of postponement
Rapper Tinchy Stryder was supposed to make a headline appearance at the event
Lancaster University student wins national award for flooding research project
According to research, the flood risk in Grasmere may differ compared to what short term data records suggest
Sultans of Lancaster Experience owner receives Great Neighbour Award at BBC awards ceremony
Sal Munshi of the beloved campus spot expressed his feelings of ‘honour and privilege’ upon receiving the award
Lancaster Litfest set to return to city with ‘packed programme’ this autumn
The festival will run throughout October and November across various Lancaster venues
Plans submitted for new student flats in former Lancaster city centre offices
Planning documents reveal that the developer wants to convert the property into 12 student studios and four four-bed cluster flats
Art Beats Festival returns to Lancaster to celebrate 20 years of Sunway partnership
The fourth edition of the festival takes place on 3rd-6th September on Lancaster University’s campus
Work completed at new solar energy farm in Lancaster
The farm situated near Lancaster University is predicted to generate around 3,735 MWh of renewable energy each year
Lancaster Music Festival set to return this October after one-year hiatus
Lancaster will host over 500 music performances across the weekend, with everything from alternative rock to blues
Police appeal after motorists drive wrong way up slip road near Lancaster
Several drivers travelled in the wrong direction along the slip road to avoid traffic delays on the motorway
Heavy rain causes flooded roads and business closures across Lancaster and Morecambe
Traffic and bus routes are severely affected by flooding
Plans submitted to turn former Lancaster pub into student apartments
The applicant has told the city council of their plans to convert the Bowling Green pub into 14 self-contained student flats
Lancaster Canal boaters left frustrated by water shortage
Boaters on the Lancaster Canal say that they are unable to use the water channel due to low water levels
Lancaster University medical students commended for helping man who collapsed
Alan Kendall was walking to Lancaster Railway Station when he became unconscious
Lancaster student societies sign petition against university joining defence alliance
Lancaster University is among 35 higher education institutions to join the Defence Universities Alliance
‘Happee’ or ‘Happeh’? New Lancaster study shows link between social class and pronunciation
The final vowel in words like ‘happy’ and ‘city’ varies by social class across Mancunian accents, according to new research
New free two-weekend music festival to launch in Lancaster next month
The inaugural edition of Along The Watchtower will take place at Lancaster Castle across two weekends in August
Lancaster Central Library is closing for refurbishment until spring 2027
The library will shut while essential maintenance and works are carried out
No plans? Here’s everything happening in and around Lancaster this weekend
Lancaster city centre is set for a busy weekend of celebrations
Lancs Uni researcher releases report about life and death of baby in adoption home scandal
Dr. Michael Lambert of Lancaster Medical School has released evidence from St Monica’s maternity home
University of Cumbria lecturer completes 50-mile ultra-marathon in charity fundraiser
Jason Lawlor completed the Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 marathon in 12 hours and 55 minutes
Over 600 knives recovered during knife crime awareness week in Lancashire
Police have seized a total of 658 knives in this campaign, which includes the Lancaster and Morecambe area
Lancaster University announces sponsorship of local Pride events
The university says it is ‘proud to support the Lancaster and Morecambe annual Pride celebrations for 2026’
Lancaster University places in top 10 in Complete University Guide’s 2027 rankings
The university has also retained its top spot amongst universities in north-west England
Brighter days ahead: Where to go in and around Lancaster on a sunny day
Hopefully this glimpse of sunshine in Lancs means summer is here
Popular Lancaster clothes shop to host fashion evening for charity
The event will take place at Lancaster Castle on Sunday 14th June
Lancaster University’s weather station records highest ever May temperatures
The highest temperature recorded on Bank Holiday Monday was 29.3°C, beating the previous record by 3.2°C
Man to paddle length of Lancaster Canal with inflatable duck in charity fundraiser
‘I’ve seen people on paddleboards and kayaks, but never on a giant, inflatable, yellow duck’
Lancaster Bank Holiday music festival postponed until September due to ‘ongoing planning’
The inaugural edition of Boundary Beats is set to include rapper Tinchy Stryder and dance act K-Klass
Here are the five best brunch spots in Lancaster to try this summer
What could be better than an iced coffee and French toast in the sun?
Listen up, live music lovers: Morecambe Music Festival 2026 lineup and venues announced
The organisers have confirmed the date and lineup for the event, as well as the 40 hosting venues across Morecambe
Victorian voices analysed in new Lancaster University research on northern accent development
The study has been undertaken by researchers at Lancaster University and Leiden University to understand how Lancastrian and Cumbrian accents have developed
Lancaster University’s Management School named as finalist in Educate North Awards 2026
Lancaster University is amongst six institutions up for this prestigious award
Lancaster University named in global top 100 for 11 subjects, according to new rankings
Lancs has scored highly in the QS World Ranking by Subject
Date and crowd-funding campaign announced for this year’s Lancaster Pride
The event will take place on Sunday 14th June 2026
Let’s paint the town green: Here’s where to go this St. Patrick’s Day in Lancaster
Just in case you need the green light to go day-drinking this term…
Popular singer-songwriter Dermot Kennedy to perform in Lancaster this month
The musician will host two events on Saturday 28th March in Lancaster Town Hall