Stunning Poppy Fall unveiled at Williamson Park A spectacular cascade of around 12,000 poppies has transformed Lancaster’s Ashton Memorial into a moving tribute for this year’s Remembrance commemorations.

Work begins on much-awaited skatepark In Heysham A brand-new place for young people to skate, ride and roll, is to become a reality as work gets underway on a much-anticipated skatepark in Heysham.

Council backs apprenticeships with £1m investment Up to £1 million is to be invested by Lancaster City Council to provide a range of training and job opportunities with the creation of a new apprenticeship programme.