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More than 2,500 people in Lancashire and South Cumbria to benefit from on-the-spot liver scans

The liver health checks include a Fibroscan which is a quick and painless scan that can detect the signs of chronic liver disease like significant scarring or cirrhosis, which increases the risk of liver cancer. It means that people at higher risk of liver cancer can be identified and monitored regularly to spot any early… Continue reading More than 2,500 people in Lancashire and South Cumbria to benefit from on-the-spot liver scans

No Saturday train services on strike day, Northern warns customers

Northern has advised its customers across the North of England that services will be brought to a halt on Saturday 30 September as the latest ASLEF strike takes place. The train operator has published a travel advice calendar for Friday 29 September – Tuesday 3 October to highlight when services will be affected. There… Continue reading No Saturday train services on strike day, Northern warns customers

Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to Government’s £2 fare cap

Millions of people in England have enjoyed cheaper bus travel this year thanks to the government’s unprecedented actions to lower bus fares and protect services. Yesterday (21 September 2023), new statistics from the Department of Transport (DfT) showed the overall price of bus fares in England outside London has dropped by 7.4% between June 2022 and June… Continue reading Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to Government’s £2 fare cap

CCTV appeal – shoplifting

Officers are appealing for the public’s help in identifying a man following a report of a high-value shoplifting that occurred on Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness. The incident occurred on 16 September at around 12:30pm Officers would like to speak with the man pictured as part of their investigations. Anyone with information relating to this incident can… Continue reading CCTV appeal – shoplifting

Rural Crime Policing team launched in Cumbria

A policing team dedicated to tackling rural crime is being introduced in Cumbria. The Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team is being launched during a National Rural Crime Week which runs from 18 to 24 September. The Rural Crime Police Team have a dedicated Facebook page here – https://www.facebook.com/cumbriapoliceruralcrimeteam where the team will highlight issues, incidents,… Continue reading Rural Crime Policing team launched in Cumbria

Government joins call for ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online store supported by Simon Fell, MP for Furness

On Back British Farming Day, September 13th 2023, the Government announced its support for a ‘Buy British’ section on supermarket’s online stores, following an open letter signed by Barrow & Furness’ MP, Simon Fell. Mr Fell joined calls for the ‘Buy British’ tab which would collate produce from across the UK when people are shopping for… Continue reading Government joins call for ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online store supported by Simon Fell, MP for Furness

Police investigate assault in Windermere

Police are investigating an assault at Ellerthwaite Road, Windermere. It happened at about 12pm on Saturday September 2. A man, in his twenties, sustained minor facial injuries. Officers are keen to speak to any witnesses who were in the area at about that time. They are particularly interested in identifying a man in a grey… Continue reading Police investigate assault in Windermere

Local Appeal – Serious assault , ASDA, Barrow

Barrow Police are investigating a serious assault which occurred at 9.50pm on Tuesday 12th September 2023 at the entrance door to the Asda Store, Walney Road, Barrow-in-Furness. A 40-year-old man was taken to hospital and received emergency surgery for a severe fracture to the leg as a result of this incident. A 35-year-old… Continue reading Local Appeal – Serious assault , ASDA, Barrow

UHMBT backs national Falls Awareness Week

Clinicians across UHMBT will be sharing information and advice about falls prevention during national Falls Awareness Week from Monday 18 September to Friday 22 September 2023. Falls Awareness Week is an annual event designed to help prevent older and frail people from suffering falls. UHMBT does a huge amount of work to prevent falls as… Continue reading UHMBT backs national Falls Awareness Week

Plan to reduce youth offending in Westmorland and Furness approved

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet have approved a plan to reduce the number of children and young people entering the youth justice system. The Westmorland and Furness Council Youth Justice Plan sets out how the council intends to reduce First Time Entrants (FTE) into the justice system, as well as reoffending rates. They council’s Youth… Continue reading Plan to reduce youth offending in Westmorland and Furness approved

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