Police are investigating a burglary which occurred in the area of Oxford Street, Barrow-in-Furness between the hours of 11.30pm on Saturday 25th May 2024 and 12.30am on Sunday 26th May 2024. Did you see or hear anything during those times? Have you got CCTV in that area? Have you heard anything about this incident? Please… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary area of Oxford Street, Barrow-in-Furness
The Westmorland & Furness Green Enterprise Hub has launched a platform showcasing the success stories of organisations that have received its support, offering inspiration for the upcoming Great Big Green Week from June 8th to 16th. The Westmorland & Furness Green Enterprise Hub is open to any industry sector, including the third sector, hospitality, manufacturing,… Continue reading Westmorland & Furness Organisations go Lean and Green, with the W & F Green Enterprise Hub
As part of National Volunteers’ Week, Westmorland and Furness Council is reminding residents of some of the volunteering opportunities available within their area. Volunteers’ Week, which is in its 40th year and runs from 3-9 June, aims to highlight volunteering opportunities and celebrate volunteers for their fantastic contribution to our communities. From helping your community… Continue reading Call for more community volunteers in Westmorland and Furness
Primary pupils will meet their literary heroes when the Ormsgill Book Festival takes place this month. Hugely popular children’s author Frank Cottrell Boyce will visit to hold sessions at the event at Ormsgill Primary and Nursery School on June 13th. He will be joined by award-winning writer Jennifer Killick and illustrator Fiona Woodcock in the… Continue reading Book-Loving pupils get chance to meet their Heroes
Jamie Williams and his family are no stranger to cancer and the impact if can have. The BAE worker recently lost his uncle Geoff to cancer and this is when he came into contact with St Mary’s Hospice. Geoff was a patient on the unit here at St Mary’s Hospice and Jamie got to experience… Continue reading BAE worker dedicates his time to volunteering at St Mary’s Hospice
Volunteers’ Week 2024: Monday 3 June – Sunday 9 June Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Volunteers’ Week and inspire more people to make a difference. Volunteers’ Week is a cherished annual event in the UK, taking place this year from the 3rd to the 9th of June. It’s a time to celebrate… Continue reading Celebrating Volunteers’ Week 2024: Honoring Those Who Make a Difference
Thousands of cancer patients in England are set to gain fast-tracked access to trials of personalised cancer vaccines following the launch of a world-leading NHS trial “matchmaking” service to help find new life-saving treatments. The NHS today announced it has treated its first patient in England with a personalised vaccine against their bowel cancer, in… Continue reading Thousands of NHS patients to access trials of personalised cancer ‘vaccines’
Tanker drivers supplying forecourts and aviation fuel across the North West and Scottish borders, will strike over pay next week, Unite, the UK’s leading union, said on Friday. Around 50 Stanlow oil refinery-based drivers, who work for Hoyer, which has recently rebranded as Oxalis, are angry that their pay offer is significantly lower than that… Continue reading Fuel shortages across North West and Scottish borders as tanker drivers strike
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (Commissioner), David Allen and Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) are supporting this week’s Boat Fire Safety Week by promoting safety messages around alarms to Cumbria’s boating community. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service has partnered with the Boat Safety Scheme to offer a wealth of information on its… Continue reading Alarms Save Lives
St Mary’s Hospice Compassionate Community Hub is thrilled to announced they have received Power of Music funding to support our Admiral Nurse Dementia Service. A total of £5,000 over three years has been awarded to the group based in Barrow. The money will go towards 10 monthly Healthcare Musician led sessions within the Dementia Cafes… Continue reading Power of music funding
