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Westmorland & Furness Organisations go Lean and Green, with the W & F Green Enterprise Hub

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

Call for more community volunteers in Westmorland and Furness

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

Thousands of NHS patients to access trials of personalised cancer ‘vaccines’

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’

Fuel shortages across North West and Scottish borders as tanker drivers strike

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

Alarms Save Lives

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

Power of music funding

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

Rights of children celebrated with international awareness campaign

International Children’s Day takes place this weekend (Saturday June 1), celebrating and promoting the well-being of children across the world. Marking the occasion, Lancashire County Council (LCC) and Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) are highlighting the needs and rights of children. The organisations were recently granted funding from the Children’s Safeguarding Assurance… Continue reading Rights of children celebrated with international awareness campaign

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