Police are urging motorists to drive with care ahead of another busy day on the county’s road network. Thousands of motorcyclists took part in the Dave Day procession yesterday (8 June) which ended in Barrow-in-Furness. It is estimated that 20,000 motorcyclists turned out for the events which took pace to celebrate the life of Hairy… Continue reading Public thanked following Dave Day
On 8th June 2024, the Fell & Rock Climbing Club of the English Lake District (FRCC) shall meet on the summit of Great Gable to celebrate 100 years since its “Great Gift” of 12 central Lake District fells to the National Trust. The gift was in remembrance of FRCC Members who were killed in WW1. The fells… Continue reading Fell & Rock Climbing Club centenary of its “Great Gift to the Nation”
Cumbria Police are prepared for one of the busiest weekends of the year as the county welcomes visitors to Appleby Horse Fair, The Great North Swim and a day of celebration for the life of Hairy Biker, Dave Myers. There will be an increased visible policing presence across the county, including operational support from Cheshire… Continue reading Cumbria Police prepares to welcome visitors into the county for weekend of events
Communities across Cumbria are gearing up for a host of events and activities to celebrate Great Big Green Week from this weekend–16th June, centered around the theme of ‘Let’s Swap Together for Good.’ Twenty seven organisations have been successful in receiving additional funding from the Westmorland and Furness council locality boards towards the events, and… Continue reading Great Big Green Week kicks off this weekend!
The RNLI’s volunteer crew from Barrow Lifeboat Station launched their inshore lifeboat this morning to go to the aid of two people on Foulney Island who were cut off from the mainland by the incoming tide. The request for assistance was received from HM Coastguard at 11.53am. The crew was paged and the inshore lifeboat,… Continue reading Barrow Lifeboat Station launched their inshore lifeboat aid of two people on Foulney Island
A Chetwynde School student has taken the first step to his dream career in politics after being appointed a deputy member of the Westmorland and Furness Youth Parliament. Thomas Colquhoun successfully campaigned for his seat and was voted in by other pupils from schools around Furness. He said he was looking forward to working with… Continue reading Aspiring politician takes first step
CANDOFM will be conducting a Hustings with the local parliamentary candidates. The Hustings will be broadcast on CANDOFM, and also videoed and shared on social media. This is your opportunity to ask the questions that are important to you and the community of Barrow & Furness. It’s easy to send your questions to us to put forward… Continue reading CANDOFM will be conducting a Hustings with the local parliamentary candidates
Westmorland and Furness Council’s ‘Strategic Asset Management Strategy 2024-2029’ was approved by cabinet on 4 June. It sets out how the council will manage and maintain council owned land and buildings over the next five years. The strategy was developed by the Council’s Corporate Assets Team with the assistance of the Chartered Institute of Public… Continue reading Council Cabinet approves five year Strategic Asset Management Strategy
More than 115,000 people aged over 17 in Lancashire and South Cumbria are living with diabetes – and the percentage of children estimated to be at risk of diabetes is around nine per cent. This Diabetes Awareness Week (June 10-16), the NHS in the region is highlighting the seriousness of the disease and the various… Continue reading Annual diabetes checks highlighted in awareness week
Cumbria Police volunteers have been celebrated at this year’s Citizens in Policing Awards, for their outstanding contributions to their communities. The ceremony, held at North Lakes Hotel in Penrith last night (4 June), formed part of the National Volunteers Week to recognise and thank our dedicated volunteers, who give up their free time to contribute… Continue reading Police volunteers celebrated at the Citizens in Policing Awards 2024
