Cumbria Police have charged a man with grievous bodily harm with intent after an incident at an address in Kendal on Monday evening (17 April). Police were called shortly after 9pm on Monday to a report that a man had been assaulted, sustaining injuries including a knife wound. He was taken to hospital and, although… Continue reading Man charged after serious assault in Kendal
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Partners join together to protect Westmorland and Furness communities
Agencies met to pledge their commitment to working together to protect their local communities from crime and make people feel safer. Partners met on April 4 to design and set up the Westmorland and Furness Community Safety Partnership. The CSP will have a prevention and early intervention approach where children and young people are a key… Continue reading Partners join together to protect Westmorland and Furness communities
North West Cancer Research creates ‘neighbours’ for Antony Gormley’s Iron Men
Antony Gormley’s iconic sculptures at Crosby Beach have been joined by a collection of new ‘neighbours’, as North West Cancer Research launches a campaign to highlight the cancer inequalities in the region. The charity, which is dedicated to prioritising the cancer needs of people living in the North West and North Wales, has created six… Continue reading North West Cancer Research creates ‘neighbours’ for Antony Gormley’s Iron Men
New Passenger Assist Points at Northern stations to make travel easier for people with accessibility needs
Eight Passenger Assist Points will be installed across Northern stations in the coming months to help make travel easier and more accessible for people with accessibility needs. These new designated areas at key stations across the network will feature clear and accessible signage, as well as seating to make it easier for passengers to get… Continue reading New Passenger Assist Points at Northern stations to make travel easier for people with accessibility needs
New leadership team for Kendal business networking group
Business networking group Kendal BNI, which marks its 20 th anniversary this year, has a new leadership team. The Kendal chapter of Business Network International (BNI®) has generated more than £350,000 worth of business during the past 12 month. It hopes to increase its membership to 25 and generate £1m worth of business during the… Continue reading New leadership team for Kendal business networking group
New captains appointed at Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club
Three new captains have been appointed at thriving Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club. A ceremonial hickory-shafted club was used as they drove off at a special Captains’ Drive-in event which marked the launch of the new season. The new club captain is semi-retired financial planner John Sherlock, 58, who has lived in South Lakeland for 35… Continue reading New captains appointed at Kirkby Lonsdale Golf Club
Accountancy firm expands financial education course in schools following successful pilot
Primary school pupils will benefit from a good relationship with money, when a leading accountancy firm expands its financial education programme. Schools across Barrow, Dalton and Ulverston will receive visits from the team behind the JF Hornby Money Club across April and May. JF Hornby & Co joined forces with the Furness Education and Skills… Continue reading Accountancy firm expands financial education course in schools following successful pilot
STEM boost for West Cumbrian schools through industry-funded programme
Technology is at the forefront of education and students and teachers at 14 Cumbrian schools are set to benefit, thanks to a collaboration between 3D printing experts, 3D 360 and Sellafield Ltd. 3D printing and digital manufacturing business 3D 360 is providing equipment and five days of specialist teacher training to enable young people to… Continue reading STEM boost for West Cumbrian schools through industry-funded programme
Barrow Lifeboat Crew Responds to Mayday Call to Rescue Fishing Vessel in Irish Sea
The volunteer crew from Barrow Lifeboat Station of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) were called out late last night to respond to a Mayday alert from a fishing vessel in the Irish Sea. The call for assistance came in at 9:50 pm from the regional HM Coastguard base in Holyhead. The crew of the… Continue reading Barrow Lifeboat Crew Responds to Mayday Call to Rescue Fishing Vessel in Irish Sea
Local Appeal – Criminal damage on Smeaton Street
Police are investigating criminal damage on Smeaton Street that happened on 12/04/23 at 1am. One suspect has kicked the wing mirrors of two parked vehicles before leaving the area. Description of one suspect is male, in dark clothing with dark curly hair. Police are seeking any witnesses with information regarding this incident. Anyone with information… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage on Smeaton Street