Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, has appointed Rob Carden as the next Chief Constable for Cumbria Constabulary. The PFCC had selected Rob Carden, the current Deputy Chief Constable in Cumbria, as his preferred candidate following interviews on the 12 June. In line with the statutory guidelines, the Police, Fire and Crime… Continue reading Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner appoints new Chief Constable following confirmatory hearing
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Arrest made in Barrow fire investigation
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into a fire at multiple properties at the intersection of Salthouse Road and Marsh Street in Barrow-in-Furness. A 30-year-old man from Barrow has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries. Emergency services… Continue reading Arrest made in Barrow fire investigation
Catch up… Tony at Drivetime with guest Janine Adams 5 Jul 23
🎉🌈 Get ready for an extraordinary celebration of unity, inclusion, diversity, and connectedness at the upcoming Unity Festival! 🎵🎊 Join Tony on Drivetime on 5th July 2023 as he sits down with the fantastic Janine Adams to chat all about the exciting Unity Festival happening in Barrow Town Centre on 8th July 2023. This free… Continue reading Catch up… Tony at Drivetime with guest Janine Adams 5 Jul 23
Durham man jailed for Barrow robbery
A man from Durham has been jailed for four years for robbery, aggravated vehicle taking and assault of an emergency worker. Gavin Aldworth, 38, of Bishop Auckland was yesterday (June 29) been sentenced at Preston Crown Court. On Thursday 6 April this year, Aldworth approached the victim who was heading to his parked car on… Continue reading Durham man jailed for Barrow robbery
Voice Acting Workshop
🎭🎙️ Join us for an exciting opportunity in the world of voice acting! 🌟 Behind the scenes, the talented Tom Ashton has been collaborating with CandoFM, BarrowFull, and a fantastic group of local actors, sound editors, and scriptwriters to adapt several captivating short stories into radio plays. To celebrate this incredible project, we are thrilled… Continue reading Voice Acting Workshop
Catch up… All Things Festival with guests Paul Day and Jonny Swift 5 Jul 23
🎵🌟 Get ready for a nostalgic trip down memory lane on All Things Festival with Deb Henry! 🎙️ Joining Deb on 5th July 2023 will be the legendary Paul Day and Jonny Swift, both icons of the local music scene since the 90s. These two incredible talents have recently teamed up for June’s Bags of… Continue reading Catch up… All Things Festival with guests Paul Day and Jonny Swift 5 Jul 23
Council makes plea for more Shared Lives carers
Westmorland and Furness Council is calling for more people to come forward and consider becoming Shared Lives carers. Shared Lives carers support adults with a variety of needs to live in their communities whilst enjoying flexible, regular personalised support. The council is making the call during Shared Lives week 2023, in a bid to provide… Continue reading Council makes plea for more Shared Lives carers
Catch up… Callum at Drivetime with guest Sarah Hayward “Paint The Town” 27 Jun 23
Callum was joined by Sarah Hayward who is part of Brathay Trust and BarrowFull, talking about the incredible “Paint The Town” project, led by BarrowFull. Get ready to dive into the captivating discussion about this transformative initiative that is giving parts of Barrow a vibrant facelift! “Paint The Town” brings together talented artists and… Continue reading Catch up… Callum at Drivetime with guest Sarah Hayward “Paint The Town” 27 Jun 23
Pilot scheme to help people quit smoking the “Easyway”
A FREE, clinically proven intervention to help people in Barrow-in-Furness quit smoking is being piloted by the newly formed Westmorland and Furness Council. The council is trialling the innovative, drug-free Allen Carr’s Easyway method as part of their ambition to make their entire council area “smoke-free” by 2030. To achieve smoke-free status, the council needs to… Continue reading Pilot scheme to help people quit smoking the “Easyway”
Homecare provider launches initiative to raise cash for children’s charity
A homecare provider is launching an innovative scheme to raise money for a children’s charity. On Wednesday, June 28, Westmorland Homecare will publish a post on its Facebook site highlighting the work of Action for Children – and will donate 50p to the charity for every share the post receives between then and July 5.… Continue reading Homecare provider launches initiative to raise cash for children’s charity