Northern is to introduce ‘Advance Purchase’ fares on five key routes in Cumbria for the first time, slashing the cost of travel in the region by an average of 60%. Tickets at the significantly reduced price, which is designed to encourage people to make the switch from road to rail, will be available from Sunday… Continue reading Northern slashes the cost of travel on five key routes in Cumbria
In response to RMT’s latest statement calling more strikes on 20, 22 and 29 July, please find the Department’s statement below. A DfT spokesperson said: “The RMT leadership’s decision to call strikes targeting two iconic international sporting events, as children and families begin their summer holidays, will disrupt people’s plans across the country. After a… Continue reading Department for Transport response to RMT calling more strikes
Members of the public are being warned NOT to pick up or touch dead birds after the number of confirmed cases of Avian Influenza (otherwise known as Bird Flu) in wild birds rises in Cumbria. Avian Influenza is often fatal in birds, however, the risk to public health remains very low. Usually, the disease mainly… Continue reading Confirmed cases of “Bird Flu” on the rise in Cumbria
Officers investigating a series of burglaries reported in the South Lakes area of Cumbria have made a second arrest. A 50 year-old man from the Manchester area has been arrested today (22 June) on suspicion of burglary and remains in police custody. On 27 May, Craig Butterworth, 50, of Fern Isle Close, Whitworth, Rochdale, was… Continue reading Second arrest following burglaries in South Cumbria
CANDOFM is running media radio, drama, music & DJ’n workshops for young children that will be an interactive and educational programme The workshops will be tailored for young people between the ages of 7 and 16 that will be fun and engaging and hands-on DATES: 24th – 27th July 31st July – 3rd August 14th… Continue reading CANDOFM SUMMER HAF Club
A CHANCE to find out more about Millom’s exciting Town Deal as it reaches a key stage in the programme will take place next week. The latest plans for each of the four projects will be available to view at a drop-in event with residents and businesses in the area invited to attend. … Continue reading Chance to find out more about exciting town deal projects
If you make an accidental 999 call, don’t hang up – stay on the line to tell us you are safe. Police forces across the country have seen a rise in silent 999 call in recent weeks – and we are seeing also seeing a rise here in Cumbria. Such ‘silent calls’ can be where… Continue reading Silent 999 calls: Please don’t just hang up – tell us you are safe
Staff and volunteers working across the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been recognised in the shortlist for this year’s prestigious NHS Parliamentary Awards. The annual awards, now in their fifth year, recognise the hard work and commitment of individuals and teams working across the health and care sector, in local communities. In Lancashire… Continue reading Health and care staff shortlisted for national awards ahead of NHS 75th birthday
Cumberland Council is reminding visitors to the Cumberland beauty spots, to park considerately, especially in the Stonethwaite area. Stonethwaite is a popular beauty spot, which is located near the iconic Black Moss Pot pool, but visitors to the area often park in an obstructive manner, causing inconvenience to others. Cumberland Council is urging the public… Continue reading Cumberland Council is reminding visitors to the Lakes to park considerately
Staff and pupils at a Barrow school have celebrated the life of a much-loved assistant headteacher. Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School held an outdoor day in memory of Dawn Hubbold who died in April just months after she was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). Mrs Hubbold, who was 57, worked at the school for… Continue reading School celebrates life of assistant headteacher
