Ormsgill was awash with colour on Bank Holiday Monday as the community came together creatively with local graffit artist Mike Thompson to design a huge mural for the community garden. Mayor Altree said, ” what a fantastic bank holiday morning in Ormsgill Community Garden with local families, Cllr Beverly Morgan and Cllr Derek Brook.… Continue reading COMMUNITY STRONGER TOGETHER IN ART
Cumbria Constabulary’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit (CDCU) have investigated and assisted with 206 online crimes since April 2022, 104 of which are online child abuse investigations. Of the 104 investigations done by the Online Child Abuse Investigation Team (OCAIT), Cumbria Constabulary made 60 arrests, issued 18 warrants and attended 26 safeguarding visits. Since… Continue reading Cyber and Digital Crime Unit investigate 206 crimes in one year
CandoFM, the award winning local community radio station is delighted to announce the appointment of two exceptional individuals as Youth Workers. Emma Howarth and Rebecca Williams will join the CandoFM team and spearhead an exciting initiative to establish radio clubs directly within local schools and Youth Clubs. Radio clubs present an incredible opportunity for… Continue reading CandoFM Introduces New Youth Workers to lead on an unique initiative in Local Schools and Youth Clubs
COMPETITION TIME!! Would you like to WIN 4 tickets to PARTY On The Pitch? Listen in to CANDOFM this Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday between 4pm – 6pm. We will play a track by one of these amazing artists appearing at PARTY On The Pitch. Comment HERE! and NAME the TITLE of the TRACK …that’s it!!… Continue reading Party on the Pitch COMPETITION TIME!!
Road users, residents and businesses are being reminded about the next closure of Kirkstone Pass to carry out improvement works as part of a Department for Transport (DfT) ‘Safer Roads Project’. The project, which is being managed by Westmorland and Furness Council, focuses on a 6.8km section of the A592 between Brothers Water on the… Continue reading Kirkstone Pass safety work closure reminder
Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet is set to approve £5m of brand-new investment, to be spent this year on local priority projects, when they next meet on 6 June. In total funding for 14 different projects will be decided, reflecting the new council’s key priorities for the area. They include funding for local areas, biodiversity… Continue reading Cabinet set to back £5m of priority investments for Westmorland and Furness
Detectives have charged a man following reports of multiple burglaries in the South Lakes area in Cumbria. Craig Butterworth, 50, Whitworth, Rochdale, is charged with five counts of burglary dwelling and theft, and four counts of burglary with intent to steal. He is due to appear before South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court, Barrow, today (27 May).… Continue reading Man charged with burglary following incidents in South Cumbria
Facilities in Cavendish Park and Rakesmoor Lane will benefit from the funding, and across the UK, 1,700 new and improved multi-sports grassroots facilities are benefiting from £68 million from the Government – improving access to high-quality facilities. Projects support a range of facility types, from the creation or upgrade of changing rooms, grass pitches and… Continue reading Simon Fell MP has welcomed £2,223 investment from the Conservative Government to transform sports facilities in Barrow and Furness to get more people active and nurture future sporting talent.
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is urging the public to stay safe in Cumbria’s waters as the weather heats up. As the heatwaves hit the county, many residents and tourists will head to the Lakes and rivers to cool off. However, the water can be dangerous when safety is not taken seriously. Keep… Continue reading Public urged to stay safe in the counties water amidst heatwaves
A man who had indecent images of children on his devices has become the latest offender to be sentenced after being caught by Cumbria’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit. Andrew Stopforth, 54, of Flookburgh, appeared before Preston Crown Court today (26 May) following investigations by detectives. His sentencing is the latest to come as a… Continue reading Flookburgh man jailed for indecent images offences
