Children had a chance to be the hero of their own story when they took part in a specialist comic-writing workshop this week. Year 4 pupils from Cambridge and Vickerstown primary schools created comic characters and stories about their own lives during the Comic Potential events. The workshops were led by London-based architect turned visual… Continue reading Pupils enjoy comic workshops
Staff and pupils at South Walney Junior School are celebrating a successful start to the year with improvements to the learning environment and staff successes. The scaffolding is now down at the school to reveal smart new render, windows have been replaced and other external renovations completed. Alongside structural work outside, inside the hall has had… Continue reading South Walney Junior School marks successful start to the year
The beloved TV chef, Dave Myers, famously known as one half of the iconic duo, the Hairy Bikers, has passed away at the age of 66. The news was confirmed through a heartfelt statement on social media by his long-time friend and co-star, Si King. Dave Myers rose to fame alongside Si King, his friend… Continue reading Community Mourns the Loss of TV Chef Dave Myers
The Westmorland and Furness Holiday Activities and Food programme is now open for booking and gives eligible children a wide range of free activities to choose over the Easter holidays. The holiday activities and food programme (HAF) provides eligible children and young people the opportunity to take part in activities with a healthy and nutritious… Continue reading Free egg-citing activities for children over the Easter Holidays
In today’s Prime Minister’s Questions, Simon Fell, the MP for Barrow and Furness, invited the Prime Minister to visit Barrow, to see the amazing workforce building the boats of the future, as well as to see how the Team Barrow programme is changing the community for the better. Mr. Fell has said that the AUKUS… Continue reading Simon Fell MP praises Prime Minister’s commitment to Team Barrow at PMQs and invites Prime Minister to visit Furness
A man has been charged with drug supply after officers proactively stopped a vehicle on School Street in Barrow last night (28 February). Officers seized around £1500 of suspected cocaine during the search of the vehicle. Olgert Sinaj, 22, of no fixed address, was charged with possession with intent to supply cocaine. He is due… Continue reading Man charged with drug supply offence after stop in Barrow
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Policymakers must prioritise the environment to improve the health of the nation and ease pressure on the NHS, say doctors. New research by conservation charity the Woodland Trust reveals 96% per cent of GPs surveyed want the Government to take action to combat health threats from climate change and extreme weather. And the poll of… Continue reading GPs: invest in trees and green space now to reduce pressure on the NHS
You will have seen the announcement that the NHS will be implementing Martha’s Rule. Once fully implemented, patients, families, carers and colleagues will have round-the-clock access to a rapid review from a separate care team if they are worried about a person’s condition. Martha Mills died in 2021 after developing sepsis in hospital, where she… Continue reading Supporting Martha’s rule at UHMBT
A chance to take a fresh look at plans to make moving around Millom and Haverigg safer and easier is to take place. Officers from Cumberland Council and representatives from the Millom Town Deal Board will be on hand during a dedicated drop-in afternoon on Wednesday, March 6 to talk through some proposed changes to… Continue reading Community invited to view refined travel plans for Millom and Haverigg
