A team of officers and staff took to the cricket pitch this week as part of a community event in Barrow. Yesterday (17 August), a Cumbria Police team led by Chief Constable Rob Carden competed in a cricket tournament consisting of a team from Cumbria Police, a Barrow community team and a team consisting of… Continue reading Barrow communities and police take part in cricket event
Join us here at CANDOFM in pioneering a dynamic role that combines the energy of youth work with the excitement of community radio broadcasting in the Furness and South Lakes area! What We’re Looking For: An individual brimming with enthusiasm and commitment. Strong interpersonal skills to connect with and inspire young minds. A background in… Continue reading CandoFM is Hiring!! Part Time Youth Worker
Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson, attended Barrow Fire Station and Ulverston Blue Light hub recently, to see first-hand how Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service and the Police are working together, with their local communities, to help keep people safe. DPFCC Mike Johnson met with PCSO Janine Wade to walkaround… Continue reading Deputy PFCC meets with Fire Crews and Police in South Cumbria
CUMBERLAND Council’s new community panels are keen to hear exactly what should be supported in each area. The councillor groups are asking people to fill in a survey about their priorities for their communities. This will help the panels form Neighbourhood Investment Plans that support the right projects in those areas. Cumberland Council Deputy Leader,… Continue reading Communities invited to set priorities for investment
Westmorland and Furness Council Library Service is hosting a variety of fantastic events over the coming weeks. The Summer Reading Challenge continues to play an important part in the event schedule. It’s not too late to sign up to the challenge, though you don’t need to have entered to join in on the fun! There… Continue reading Library events for all the family!
Sixth form and college students across the Westmorland and Furness area are set to receive their A level and Tech level results today (Thursday 17 August). Exam results day is always a day of excitement, high emotions, and mixed feelings – depending upon individual results. This is the first time these students have experienced national… Continue reading Big Day for Westmorland and Furness students as A-Level results set to be announced
🌞 Attention Participants of the HAF Summer Programme with CandoFM! 🌞 Greetings to all the enthusiastic participants who have joined us for the exciting HAF Summer Programme here at CandoFM! We hope you’re as pumped as we are about the final week filled with fun, learning, and unforgettable experiences. We want to make sure you’re… Continue reading 🌞 Attention Participants of the HAF Summer Programme with CandoFM! 🌞
Collaborative work between Barrow’s response officers and detectives has resulted in multiple offenders arrested and charged over the weekend (11-13 August 2023). Stephen Callery, 50, of Roby Street, Merseyside, was arrested after a positive, proactive stop search by response officers on Friday 11 August. He has since been charged with possession with intent to supply… Continue reading Arrests made in Barrow as part of crackdown on crime
Two men are to appear in court charged in connection with a robbery which occurred in Barrow. The two men charged with robbery are: Peter William Penman, aged 32, of Dundonald Street, Barrow Gareth Fleming, aged 44, of Roose Road, Barrow They are remanded in custody ahead of appearing at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court today… Continue reading Two charged with Barrow robbery
Discussions included: The Cumbria School of Medicine being developed by the university and Imperial College London University strategic purpose of educating healthcare professionals including nurses, paramedics, midwives, radiographers, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists The University of Cumbria has welcomed Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting MP, to its Carlisle campus.… Continue reading Shadow Health Secretary visits University of Cumbria
