A SPECIALIST survey team is carrying out ground investigations on land near Millom that has been identified as the location for a unique and inclusive visitor attraction. The work starts on Monday 11 March and should take around two weeks. Plans for The Iron Line propose the sensitive enhancement of RSPB Hodbarrow to create a… Continue reading Ground investigation works get underway at proposed new visitor attraction
Are you ready to lace up your sneakers, embrace the spirit of community, and make a real difference? Look no further than “The Mayor’s Mad Mile,” coming to Barrow Town Centre on Saturday, 6th April. This isn’t just your average fun run – it’s a chance for local businesses and individuals alike to come together,… Continue reading The Mayor’s Mad Mile
Police are investigating a theft of manhole covers from The Promenade, Walney, North Scale end. On Thursday 7th March 2024 at approximately 4pm, a witness has reported a theft of manhole covers. Two men were arrested near Levens and subsequently released on bail. Both suspects are in their 30s, from Lancaster and were seen driving… Continue reading Local Appeal – Theft of manhole covers from The Promenade, Walney
Grange’s £6.8million Lido and Prom restoration project is on track to be completed this summer. Work on the Westmorland and Furness Council scheme started in April last year. It will see the lido site open again with a temporary infill to the pool to create a new multi-use public space. The project will protect the… Continue reading Grange Prom and Lido rejuvenation project is taking shape
Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women worldwide on International Women’s Day. At CandoFM, we are committed to amplifying the voices of women in our community, breaking down barriers, and inspiring inclusion. Join us as we honor the trailblazers, changemakers, and everyday heroines who continue to pave the way for gender equality.… Continue reading International Women’s Day at CandoFM
Community helps to shape transport scheme for Millom The latest plans for a scheme to improve ways to move around Millom and Haverigg sustainably have been shared with the community. Residents, business owners, those involved in local organisations and other community members attended engagement events to view updated designs for Connecting Millom and Haverigg. The… Continue reading Community helps to shape transport scheme for Millom
The Barrow RNLI lifeboat crew launched into action yesterday afternoon to assist a struggling yacht. The 40-foot vessel, en route to Fleetwood, encountered difficulties around 6 miles west of Haverigg and issued a distress call at 3:52 pm. Without hesitation, the volunteer crew sprang into action, launching their all-weather lifeboat ‘Grace Dixon’ at 4:15 pm… Continue reading Barrow Lifeboat Station launched their all-weather lifeboat to assist a yacht heading to Fleetwood
Police are appealing for information and witnesses following an incident where a dog bit a woman. It happened on Saturday February 24 at about 7pm. The woman was walking her dog on the beach near Furness Golf Club when a medium-brown dog ran over and attacked her dog. She split them up but was bitten… Continue reading Local Appeal – Witnesses following an incident where a dog bit a woman
A cross-border operation targeting rural crime was held in Cumbria on Thursday 29 February. Operation Checkpoint saw officers from across Cumbria participate during a week of action organised by Northumbria Police involving colleagues from across the North East region and Scotland. The operation allows officers to work collaboratively to gain intelligence around rural crime, deterring… Continue reading Cross-border operation run targeting rural crime
Year 6 pupils from Ormsgill Nursery and Primary School enjoyed a factory tour of Oxley Group at the start of a new Green Careers project. They visited the Ulverston-based aerospace and lighting systems specialist, which is their business partner, to discuss ideas to shape a project based on an issue that is important to them… Continue reading Green Careers Project Launches
