The Met Office forecasts great conditions for the last week of spring, but pours scorn on tabloid speculation for intense heat. The area of high pressure which has brought fine conditions across the UK over the last few days is forecast to extend out toward the end of the month. Media speculation has concentrated on… Continue reading Settled conditions set for last week of spring
Nationally acclaimed journalist and author Simon Reeve has hailed a Cumbria-led drive taking forward ambitious net zero goals as having national and international significance. He said Eco-I NW’s unique mission to bring Co2e savings to a raft of businesses and organisations had a ripple effect that would go far beyond the region. Highlighting the end… Continue reading TV personality hails Cumbrian eco mission
This week in Parliament, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron met with Bruce Parker, Head of Planning & Development, North West at National Highways, to ask for vital safety improvements to be delivered on the A590. During the meeting, Tim pushed for progress on plans to introduce speed cameras and lower speed limits on those sections of… Continue reading MP presses National Highways to crack on with safety improvements to A590
NHS clinicians in Lancashire and South Cumbria are calling on people with weakened immune systems to come forward for their spring COVID-19 booster vaccination, to top up their protection against the virus. The number of over-75s who have already received their booster jab is in line with previous phases of the COVID-19 vaccination programme, and… Continue reading People with weakened immune systems in Lancashire and South Cumbria urged to take up spring booster offer
Another bank holiday is just around the corner, and the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is reminding people to make sure they have ordered their repeat prescriptions ahead of the extended weekend (Monday 29 May). GP practices and many pharmacies will be closed for the duration of the weekend, so it is important to make sure prescriptions are requested in good time to avoid being without vital medication. As well as ordering in your traditional way, patients are also being reminded of the benefits of using the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions at a time and date convenient to them. Some of the other useful features available on the app enable patients to view their GP health record, nominate their preferred pharmacy, find local NHS services and get health advice via 111 online. It is also a handy way to check which local services are available over the bank holiday. Kath Gulson, chair for the Local Professional Network for Pharmacy across Lancashire and South Cumbria, said: “The NHS App offers a digital ‘front door’ for interacting with your GP practice and local community pharmacy, and enables patients to access services on the go or from their own homes. “Bank holidays are typically a busy time for health services, so it is important to order repeat prescriptions as soon as possible – either through the app or through your GP practice or pharmacy – to ensure there is enough time to prepare your prescription ready for you to collect your medicines from the pharmacy. “If you need care during the bank holiday weekend, call 999 in life threatening emergencies and use NHS 111 online for other health concerns.” For more information about the NHS App, visit nhs.uk/nhs-app or download from the App Store or on Google Play. Another option for people with a long-term repeat prescription is to ask their GP about electronic repeat dispensing, which can allow a doctor to sign off 12 months’ worth of prescriptions at once, which means prescriptions will be ready for collection whenever they need it without the need to place their regular order with their GP practice. GP practices usually require a minimum of 48 hours’ notice to issue a repeat prescription, and community pharmacies also generally need between 24 and 48 hours. Some local pharmacies will be open on bank holidays and are able to provide expert advice and deal with minor ailments and illnesses. Details of which pharmacies will be open on the bank holiday are available at www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/our-work/your-local-services.
Mayor, Councillor Nick Perie was honoured to attend Kendal Town Council’s Annual Meeting on Thursday 18th May 2023 where Councillor Julia Dunlop was elected Mayor of Kendal Town. Julia is the 275th Mayor of Kendal and only the 16th women to hold the position.
Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council are delighted to announce they have been successful in securing £1.6M from the Government’s Active Travel Fund 4 (ATF4). In February 2023, Cumbria County Council submitted the ATF4 funding bid to Active Travel England (ATE), the Government’s new agency for active travel. The bid focused on schemes prioritised… Continue reading Funding boost for Cumbria from Active Travel Fund 4
Police are investigating a burglary at a business on Amphitrite Street, Walney has been broken into and a significant amount of damage caused inside. The incident occurred between 24 March and 24 April. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 173 of 24 April 2023. You can also phone… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary at a business on Amphitrite Street, Walney
Private holiday resort proposed for Roanhead adjacent to National Nature Reserve Sandscale Haws, described by Visit Barrow as a national treasure Over 4,000 residents of Barrow, Dalton, Askam, Ireleth and surrounding areas have signed a petition objecting to plans for a luxury holiday resort which could see on average 1,200 tourists descend upon… Continue reading Thousands ready to object
Inspirational police officers and staff were recognised for their exceptional professionalism, integrity and dedication by the Chief Constable this week. At ceremonies held on 17th and 18th May at the Roundthorn Hotel, Penrith, Chief Constable Michelle Skeer gave commendations and paid tribute to those who worked in the most challenging of circumstances on behalf… Continue reading Bravery and professionalism recognised at Chief’s final awards ceremonies
