A South Lakes riding centre is rebranding to reflect the work it does to make positive and transformative changes in people’s lives. “We are not like many riding schools. We focus on equine-facilitated learning, rather than just training people to ride horses and be competitive,” said Zara Myers, the chief executive of Harness Change at… Continue reading Time to ‘Harness Change’ at Bigland Hall stables

Do you worry about falling victim to a scam? Not sure how to tell if a website is legitimate when looking at last minute holidays? Want to make sure that your children are safe spending more time online over the summer break?   Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson, is hosting… Continue reading Are you concerned about your safety online?

NEW members have joined the Brilliant Barrow Town Deal Board as it renewed its commitment to delivering the ambitious scheme that will help the area to thrive for generations. Barrow secured £25m in funding from the Government’s Towns Fund in 2022 for seven projects designed to ensure the town is a great place in which… Continue reading Brilliant Barrow Board welcomes new members

Dads-to-be in Lancashire and South Cumbria are set to benefit from the DadPad app – an easy-to-use resource, developed with the NHS, to provide support and guidance. The DadPad app is a useful resource before baby arrives and after baby is born, and is designed to be used as a quick, on-the-go reference tool, allowing new dads to enjoy their babies and feel more confident about fatherhood. Written by health professionals, DadPad is already up and running in other areas of the UK, and each area has content edited and amended to be bespoke to local needs, including details of nearby support groups and services. The app covers topics such as: Feeding, holding, changing and cleaning your baby Surviving without sleep and coping with crying Getting to know your baby Home safety and first aid Looking after yourself and supporting your partner Jo Dorrity, transformation programme manager for Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, which organises healthcare services in the region, said: “This is a fantastic, easy to use guide about safe baby care and how to support partners during the perinatal period. It is now free to download for parents in all Lancashire and South Cumbria postcodes.” Julian Bose, director of app developer, Inspire Cornwall CIC, said: “We listened to what dads, their partners and health professionals asked for and combined it all in the DadPad. We are delighted to be able to launch this resource for dads and dads-to-be across the Lancashire and South Cumbria area.” DadPad has been developed solely for male dads who are partners of birthing women. A resource for same-sex partners – the Co-Parent Pad, is also available. To download the app go to: https://thedadpad.co.uk/get-dadpad

Anyone hoping to get their COVID-19 spring booster or their first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has less than a month to come forward or risk missing out. The spring booster vaccination is being offered to those considered most at risk from the virus and eligible people have until Friday 30 June to… Continue reading Offer of widespread COVID-19 vaccinations to end soon

Growth and housing investment opportunities in the Furness peninsula and the wider Westmorland and Furness area were showcased in the heart of government at the House of Lords. The Leader of Westmorland and Furness Council, Councillor Jonathan Brook, and Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, Councillor Judith Derbyshire, were joined by members of the council’s… Continue reading Westmorland and Furness Council given a warm welcome at House of Lords

Police are currently investigating a report of GBH that occurred on 30 May at around 3:40pm on the alleyway of Waingrights Yard, Kendal (adjacent to Booths). During the incident a man was punched in the face. Anyone who may have witnessed this or anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it,… Continue reading Local Appeal – Report of GBH alleyway of Waingrights Yard, Kendal

Police have released a CCTV image following an investigation into a report of shoplifting which occurred on Thursday 1st June 2023, at approximately 8:25pm at Tesco, Hindpool Road, Barrow-In-Furness. Officers would like to speak with the person pictured as part of their investigation. Investigators would also like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed… Continue reading Local Appeal – Shoplifting at Tesco, Hindpool Road, Barrow

    Artists have joined forces with people from Barrow to Paint The Town and bring a splash of colour to the area.   Paint The Town involves transforming empty spaces across Barrow with vibrant murals and is the latest project by BarrowFull who want everyone in the town to have the opportunity to experience… Continue reading Paint The Town Brushes Up Barrow