Volunteers from BAE Systems Submarines helped with the COVID testing regime that allowed schools to open this month. The business allowed workers paid time off to assist with giving Lateral Flow Tests if schools felt they would benefit from extra assistance. Tests had to be done in school for the first two… Continue reading Shipyard Volunteers help with testing in Schools
Simon Fell, the MP for Barrow and Furness, has asked the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to provide an update on the Government’s plans for the development of monoclonal antibodies. A monoclonal antibody is an immune system protein that is created in a laboratory, and have been approved to… Continue reading MP calls on Government to develop monoclonal antibodies to boost UK’s defence against critical illnesses
A survey to listen to lived experiences of women and their views on personal safety in Cumbria has been launched today as the first step in the “Call it out” campaign. The ‘Call It Out’ campaign, which was announced by Cumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, seeks to understand the concerns of women across… Continue reading “Call it out” Survey launched to seek views ofo women about personal safety
BAE Systems has welcomed its first intake of Kickstart recruits, with 11 young people joining the Submarines business in Barrow on March 8. During their six month placement, the new recruits will gain experience and learn skills vital to the design and construction of the Royal Navy’s latest fleet of submarines. More than 30 young… Continue reading BAE Systems welcomes KickStart Recruits
Police in north Cumbria arrested 20 people, carried out a number of raids and seized drugs with a street value of more than £50,000 as they addressed community concerns during a week of action. Officers were deployed to do what police in Cumbria do all-year-round – keep people safe, catch suspects and deter and tackle… Continue reading 20 Arrests made, Raids lauched and Drugs seized in North Cumbria week of action
MP for Barrow and Furness, Simon Fell, has welcomed the Conservative Government’s announcement of a revolutionary new bus strategy, backed by £3 billion of investment, that will see passengers across Ulverston benefiting from more frequent, more reliable, easier to use and understand, better coordinated and cheaper bus services. The strategy will require Cumbria County Council… Continue reading £3 Billion bus revolution to benefit passengers across Barrow and Furness
BAE Systems Submarines has given more than £50,000 to schools across South Cumbria to help pupils make up lost ground after coronavirus lockdowns. The shipyard in Barrow launched a fund specifically aimed at Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects. In the Furness area and Millom, secondary schools could apply for up to £1,500 and… Continue reading Shipyard donation to help schools
Police are investigating an incident of burglary that occurred at an address on Conway Gardens, at around 8:15pm on 26th February. Officers are keen to speak to a man described as white, around 5ft 6in tall, who was wearing a dark tracksuit and a hat, with a black face covering, at the time of incident.… Continue reading Police Appealing for local witnesses – Conway Gardens burglary
Simon Fell MP has urged schools and colleges in Barrow and Furness to apply for the Government’s new £110 million Turing Scheme, which will provide young people with the opportunity to study and work around the world. The landmark scheme, which replaces the UK’s participation in the EU’s Erasmus programme, will be backed by £110… Continue reading MP encourages schools and colleges to sign up for new Turing Scheme
As GSK prepares to close its operation in Ulverston after 73 years, Andrea is joined by Simon Fell MP and Phil Wilson, GSK Site Director to ask why this needs to happen and to find out what the future plans for the site might be. Tuesday 1 till 3pm on The Afternoon Show.
