CADAS, Cumbrian addictions charity is recruiting now for ‘life-changing’ volunteer training.  The Cumbrian addictions charity is desperate for new volunteer recovery coaches and helpline volunteers to support its work with people whose lives are affected by addictive behaviours in Barrow and Millom. CADAS – Cumbria Addictions: Advice and Solutions – will run its Understanding and… Continue reading CADAS desperately needing volunteers in Barrow and Millom

Police are investigating criminal damage carried out in Fairfield Lane, Barrow. It happened in the early hours of August 11. Paint was thrown over the back of a parked vehicle – and the two back tyres were slashed. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it – quoting incident nine of August 11. You can… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police are investigating criminal damage, Fairfield Lane, Barrow

🦁🌟🎉 A big shoutout from all of us at CandoFM to our local World Cup hero, Georgia Stanway! 🏆⚽ As the Women’s World Cup Final 2023 between England and Spain approaches today, we’re sending all our best wishes to Georgia Stanway, a true inspiration from our community. Born and bred in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, Georgia has… Continue reading A big shoutout from all of us at CandoFM to our local World Cup hero, Georgia Stanway!

Early indications suggest average Level 3 results in the Westmorland and Furness area have fallen slightly compared to the previous year. The fall does not come as a surprise however, as a drop in results has been widely expected nationwide. This is the first time this cohort of students has experienced national exams after their… Continue reading A-Level results fall as expected in Westmorland and Furness

Northern has advised its customers across the North of England to avoid travelling on Saturday 26 August as the latest RMT strike takes place. The train operator has published a travel advice calendar for Friday 25 – Monday 28 August to highlight when services will be affected. There will be very limited services on Saturday… Continue reading RMT strike next weekend to disrupt travel to major events across the region says Northern

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!