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Simon Fell MP says Budget is delivering a stronger economy for people in Barrow and Furness

Simon Fell MP has welcomed the Autumn Budget and Spending Review, saying it will help working families meet the cost of living, support businesses’ recovery, deliver world-class public services, and drive economic growth across the country. Key announcements to help with the cost of living include a significant tax cut for low-income families by… Continue reading Simon Fell MP says Budget is delivering a stronger economy for people in Barrow and Furness

Barrow’s £16m levelling up fund bid gets go-ahead as part of Chancellor’s Budget Boost

PEOPLE in Barrow & Furness are set to benefit from today’s Budget with Barrow’s transformational Levelling Up Fund bid having been given the go-ahead as part of the Government’s commitment to level up every part of the UK. The bid will transform Barrow’s covered market into an open accessible space with a new food… Continue reading Barrow’s £16m levelling up fund bid gets go-ahead as part of Chancellor’s Budget Boost

Commissioner Listens to the d/Deaf community

Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is hosting a public surgery on Wednesday 27 October 10-11.30am with Cumbria Deaf Association and some of their British Sign Language users and volunteers at 5 Castle Street, Kendal, LA9 7AD to listen to members of the d/Deaf community’s views on policing matters in Cumbria. Peter… Continue reading Commissioner Listens to the d/Deaf community

NHS Delivers Booster Vaccine To Half Of Eligible People Aged 50 and Over

Half of eligible people aged 50 and over have already received their Covid booster jab in England, as the biggest and fastest vaccination programme in NHS history continues. More than 4.5 million people aged 50 and over – 4,547,927 people – have received a top-up in protection in less than six weeks as part… Continue reading NHS Delivers Booster Vaccine To Half Of Eligible People Aged 50 and Over

Simple home adaptations to help prevent a fall

Around 14,000 people die every year in the UK as a direct result of falls or injuries sustained, with around a third of people aged 65 and over falling at least once a year. As we get older it’s not unusual to become unsteady on your feet and even though falling is quite common… Continue reading Simple home adaptations to help prevent a fall

Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria encouraged to have their say on new clinical policies

The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria are working in partnership to review and develop clinical policies across the region. The eight Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in Lancashire and South Cumbria have all agreed that there is a need to develop their policies collaboratively to ensure a consistent and fair approach for everyone across… Continue reading Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria encouraged to have their say on new clinical policies

Local Appeals – Police enquiry for witnesses in a reported racially aggravated assault Broadway, Cavendish Street

Following new lines of enquiry police are appealing for witnesses in a reported racially aggravated assault that occurred in the early hours of Saturday 9th October at a bar Broadway, Cavendish Street. The incident involved a 33-year-old man and three other men in the bar. The 33-year-old local man, received injuries including a cut… Continue reading Local Appeals – Police enquiry for witnesses in a reported racially aggravated assault Broadway, Cavendish Street

Commissioner Praises Victim Support’s Domestic Abuse Service as they Receive Triple Accreditation

Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall praises Cumbria Victim Support’s domestic abuse services, as they receive their third accreditation within the last 18 months. The latest award, from the ‘Safelives Leading Lights’ accreditation, recognises the high levels of service and good practice in the county’s community based Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)… Continue reading Commissioner Praises Victim Support’s Domestic Abuse Service as they Receive Triple Accreditation

Arrests made, drugs seized and weapons recovered in county lines crackdown

Arrests were made, drugs seized and weapons recovered as Cumbria Constabulary targeted county lines crime during a week-long national focus on the issue. Officers in the county take action every day to tackle the threat from county lines drugs gangs and protect those potentially being exploited. Throughout this week of intensification, law enforcement collectively… Continue reading Arrests made, drugs seized and weapons recovered in county lines crackdown

SportZone with guest Craig Rutherford ,Manager of the Barrow AFC Community trust

Craig Rutherford ,Manager of the Barrow AFC Community trust joins Tony Colyer on this week on the Sportzone. Craig advises us of the status of the ongoing projects he is managing at the moment including the schools sports programme and the community trust work with various bodies within the town. The Barrow AFC Academy… Continue reading SportZone with guest Craig Rutherford ,Manager of the Barrow AFC Community trust

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