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Millom woman jailed for following £1.1 million fraud investigation

(25 Aug) been sentenced at Preston Crown Court for fraud. Janice Johnson, 66, of Thwaites, Millom has been sentenced to four years in prison for fraud by false representation. Today’s sentence followed an investigation into fraudulent claims by Johnson naming her as the sole beneficiary of her neighbours’ farming estate in Broughton-in-Furness worth £1.1 million pound. Johnson… Continue reading Millom woman jailed for following £1.1 million fraud investigation

GCSE results day arrives for students in Westmorland and Furness

Naturally, today will be marked by contrasting emotions, with some young people celebrating and others not getting the results they were hoping for The wait is finally over for (16-year-olds) students in Westmorland and Furness who today receive their GCSE examination results. Naturally, today will be marked by contrasting emotions, with some young people celebrating… Continue reading GCSE results day arrives for students in Westmorland and Furness

Waiting lists for children on the decrease thanks to new surgery offer

Children across Lancashire and South Cumbria waiting for treatment are now being offered day surgery at Chorley District General Hospital (CDGH) for the first time. Previously all children had been treated at the Royal Preston Hospital (RPH), but it has not been possible to increase the number of procedures there. Instead a paediatric surgical hub… Continue reading Waiting lists for children on the decrease thanks to new surgery offer

Fibrus grants help to tackle ‘digital poverty’ in Cumbria

Ten community groups in Cumbria have received grants to help vulnerable people access the internet and digital technology. The funding has come from Full Fibre broadband company Fibrus, which launched the Fibrus Community Fund Cumbria in April in partnership with Cumbria Community Foundation. Fibrus is donating £60,000 this year, across Cumbria, to tackle digital poverty, with a… Continue reading Fibrus grants help to tackle ‘digital poverty’ in Cumbria

Improvements to services and leadership made by UHMBT teams recognised by CQC

The improvements to services and leadership made by teams across University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) have been recognised in an inspection report, published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) today (Wednesday 23 August 2023). On 4 and 5 April 2023, inspectors from the Care Quality Commission carried out an unannounced inspection… Continue reading Improvements to services and leadership made by UHMBT teams recognised by CQC

Council announces new Climate and Nature Partnership Fund

Westmorland and Furness Council has launched a new grant fund of £500,000 to support local partnerships to tackle climate change, support nature recovery and ensure a fair transition to a low carbon future for our communities. The Climate and Nature Partnership Fund is designed to support partnerships in delivering their ongoing work to tackle climate… Continue reading Council announces new Climate and Nature Partnership Fund

That’s a wrap: Northern re-records 34 station name announcements to better reflect local pronunciation

Northern has re-recorded the on-board announcement for 34 of the stations across its network following a public appeal to ensure local pronunciation was respected. The train operator received 47 formal requests to re-record announcements, with multiple submissions for Aspatria in Cumbria (to be pronounced as ‘As-spay-tria), Kirkham and Wesham in Lancashire (to be pronounced Kirkham… Continue reading That’s a wrap: Northern re-records 34 station name announcements to better reflect local pronunciation

PFCC warns Cumbrians to watch out for vehicle scams

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, is warning Cumbrian residents to be vigilant against vehicle scams when purchasing a new motor. Research commissioned in July 2023 by the Vehicle Safe Trading Advisory Group (VSTAG), the UK’s leading vehicle trading safety advisory body, highlighted that, at a time when average used car prices… Continue reading PFCC warns Cumbrians to watch out for vehicle scams

Local Record Label Hosts HeadSpace Event Exploring Mental Health and Creativity Through Songwriting and Performance

Local independent record label – Seahouse Media CIC / Seahouse Records who are putting on an event on Sunday 10th September at the Nan Tait Centre, Barrow 2-5pm Grant funded by Barrowful, HeadSpace is an afternoon session of songwriters, performance and discussion about the relationship between mental health and creativity and performance. Songwriters Matt Kassell,… Continue reading Local Record Label Hosts HeadSpace Event Exploring Mental Health and Creativity Through Songwriting and Performance

Increased demand on health services in Lancashire and South Cumbria expected as consultants set to strike ahead of bank holiday

People across Lancashire and South Cumbria are being reminded that consultants are set to strike this week in the run-up to the bank holiday weekend. Unions announced that consultant doctors in England will once again be taking industrial action over 48 hours, from 7am on Thursday 24 August until 7am on Saturday 26 August, as… Continue reading Increased demand on health services in Lancashire and South Cumbria expected as consultants set to strike ahead of bank holiday

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