CUMBRIA Fire and Rescue Service has launched a campaign to improve safety for residents who live above takeaways. The service has joined colleagues across the North West in producing a series of informative videos aimed at takeaway owners to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury by addressing the main issues found in… Continue reading Fire safety message delivered to takeaway owners
Communities taking part in 20 heritage projects across Furness are celebrating after receiving a share of £50,000 to support their efforts. The grants are being awarded from the “Barrow’s Heritage – Micro to Mighty” scheme by Westmorland and Furness Council, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Artists, musicians, bell ringers, cricketers, golfers, rugby players,… Continue reading Communities celebrate as heritage projects awarded £50,000
The next Westmorland and Furness Family Hub to be rolled out is at Dalton Community Centre, which will open on February 16th, with a family open day being held between 11am – 4pm. All are invited along to discover more about what’s available for them and enjoy a family fun day with activities for young children,… Continue reading Westmorland and Furness 2nd Family Hub to open in Dalton on 16 February 2024
A man has been charged following an incident at a premises on Stricklandgate, Kendal yesterday (6 February). Various businesses and organisations in Kendal are signed up to be part of the Shop Watch scheme – a network of local businesses that come together to tackle the risks associated with business crime. These outlets are all linked through… Continue reading Kendal man charged following swift action through Shop Watch scheme
Innovative, free workshops are set to be held to increase the number of entrepreneurs and business owners in Barrow. The new online courses – delivered by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce working with Cumbria LEP as part of the Brilliant Barrow Business Development project – will begin on Wednesday, February 21 and will run for four… Continue reading New workshops launched to help under 25s and over 50s into self-employment
Young people across Westmorland and Furness are being encouraged to start their democratic journey by applying to be a voice for their generation. Westmorland and Furness Council is inviting 11 to 18-year-olds to stand in this year’s UK Youth Parliament elections and represent the views of the area’s young people at regional and national level.… Continue reading Young people encouraged to stand for Youth Parliament
Cumbria Constabulary has cut crime in the county by more than eight per cent –with the dedication and work of officers and staff producing some of the best results recorded. Offences that cause real concern in communities including burglary, violence, public disorder and criminal damage to property are all down significantly. Arrests, stop-searches and offences… Continue reading Crime in Cumbria is cut by more than eight per cent – with hard work and new measures producing some of best results recorded
As a leading and trusted employability skills organisation, Inspira work with and help support employers to build inspiring, innovative and sector specific employment programmes aimed at helping more local people in to work. Their bespoke employment programmes are designed to help people who are unemployed and are keen to start the next chapter of their… Continue reading Leading employability experts Inspira works in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council in high profile recruitment areas.
A man who attempted to carry out a knife point robbery at a takeaway in Kendal has been jailed for three and a half years. Josh Roelants, 21, of Park Avenue, Windermere was sentenced today (7 February) at Carlisle Crown Court for attempted knife point robbery and possession of a bladed article in a public… Continue reading Man jailed for attempted knifepoint robbery in Kendal
A yellow Cold-Health Alert is being issued across the whole of the north west from 6am on Wednesday 7 February until 8pm on Friday 9 February. Children, older people and other vulnerable groups can be particularly at risk in colder temperatures, while people with long-term health conditions, such as respiratory and heart conditions, may find… Continue reading Yellow Cold-Health Alert issued across north west
