CUMBRIA Fire and Rescue Service has launched its plan outlining its priorities for the next four years. The service’s Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) has been published following a six-week public consultation earlier this year, and the strategic document helps the organisation understand and manage issues that could impact the organisation and the community. The… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service launches its plan outlining its priorities for the next four years

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the North West, as warmer air is now in place, with a gradual day on day increase in temperatures, with forecasters are expecting temperatures to reach the mid-20s, until cooler air arrives on Thursday. Children, older people and other vulnerable groups can be particularly at risk… Continue reading Public urged to stay safe and avoid risks with warmer weather this week

Hospitals in Lancashire and South Cumbria are preparing for more industrial action with junior doctors set to strike this week for the first time since February. The five-day national walk-out will start at 7am on Thursday 27 June and end at 7am on Tuesday 2 July. Emergency cover will still be provided across all the… Continue reading Junior doctors set to strike in Lancashire and South Cumbria

More than 200 pupils from schools across South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust performed as one at the first cross-Trust music concert on World Music Day yesterday. Children from Chetwynde, Ormsgill, Cambridge, South Walney Juniors, Newbarns and Greengate Juniors joined the singalong hosted by Chetwynde School. They sang songs from popular music and the shows including Consider Yourself from… Continue reading Trust pupils perform as one

Poetry-loving pupils will visit a living monument to one of the greatest writers in history after winning a national award. The Poetry by Heart Special Contribution Award, which celebrates the achievements of children from South Walney Junior School, will be presented at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London next month. It recognises the school’s work over… Continue reading Pupils win National Award for Poetry

A man from Barrow on 21st June has been jailed for two years six months for breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and indecent image offences. Roger Morris, 66, of no fixed address was sentenced for Breach of a SHPO Three counts of possessing indecent photographs of a child Possessing a prohibited image of… Continue reading Man jailed for SHPO breach and indecent image offences

Nattering by Morecambe based artist Jamie Jenkinson will be installed at Millom Library on Friday 21 June 2024. Jamie developed this work during his artist/researcher residency with the University of Cumbria, funded by Arts Council England and Cumberland Council, where he looked at cultural landscapes alongside human-nature relationships. The artwork is an expanded audio archive and was… Continue reading Ceramic and sound artwork at Millom Library

Talented swimmers from Chetwynde were a splash hit bringing home a trophy when they competed in a national finals for a record 28th time. The four pupils – Isabelle Tyson, Norah Graham, William Brough and Archie Williams – raced in the 28th National ESSA Primary Team Championships at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre. Head of… Continue reading Swimmers secure cup at national competition