A man has been jailed for 7 years following a stabbing in Barrow. Darren Knowles, 50, of Anson Street in Barrow-in-Furness, was sentenced today (24 March) at Preston Crown Court for the following offences; wounding with intent, attempted wounding with intent, breach of a non-molestation order and possession of a bladed article in a public… Continue reading Barrow man jailed following knife attack
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Catch up…. Russ at Drivetime with guest Paul Ogden Vision Support 27 March 23
Attention all listeners of Russ at Drivetime! Get ready for news on an exciting and charitable event on 27th March from Paul Ogden from Vision Support Barrow & District. Paul will be talking about an upcoming event that is sure to get you up and moving for a great cause. Vision Support Barrow & District… Continue reading Catch up…. Russ at Drivetime with guest Paul Ogden Vision Support 27 March 23
Sellafield robotics: Using spot more for spotless nuclear clean-up
Spot the dog has become a regular feature at Sellafield and a great mascot for the range of robotic tools and innovations that are transforming the way we work. But it’s not all photo opportunities and test trials – spot has some serious work to do in cleaning up the Sellafield site and helping operators… Continue reading Sellafield robotics: Using spot more for spotless nuclear clean-up
Morecambe Bay families affected by dementia are benefiting from new dementia specialist Admiral Nurse service at UHMBT
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) has launched a new Admiral Nurse service in partnership with Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, to support families affected by dementia in Morecambe Bay. Dianne Smith, Dementia Matron for UHMBT based at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), is now a Consultant Admiral Nurse, and… Continue reading Morecambe Bay families affected by dementia are benefiting from new dementia specialist Admiral Nurse service at UHMBT
Local Appeal – Burglary smallholding, Marton area
Police are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a smallholding in the area of Marton. Entry has been forced to the premises on 13 March, nothing was taken during the incident. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 53 of 13 March… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary smallholding, Marton area
Local Appeal – Theft of 28-foot Sports Craft Sleeper boat, Park Road industrial estate, Barrow
Police are investigating the theft of a 28-foot Sports Craft Sleeper boat described as white in colour, with black windows and a black keel from the area of Park Road industrial estate in Barrow. This has occurred between 7pm and 8:30pm on Saturday 18 March. The boat and its trailer are believed to have been… Continue reading Local Appeal – Theft of 28-foot Sports Craft Sleeper boat, Park Road industrial estate, Barrow
Local Appeal – Criminal damage to a car Oldham Street Car park, Barrow
Police are investigating criminal damage to a car that happened in the early hours on Sunday 19 March between 2:08am and 2:25am on Oldham Street Car park behind Harrison Street, Barrow in Furness. The damage amounts to the windscreen and a cut to the rear tyre. Police are seeking witnesses that have information regarding this… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage to a car Oldham Street Car park, Barrow
County receives funding to boost from RNCM for transformational music education project in West Cumbria
The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has secured a transformational philanthropic gift from the Benny Walker Charitable Trust to roll out its award-winning music education programme RNCM Engage for school aged young people in Cumbria, with a focus on Allerdale and Copeland. This hugely significant investment (over five years), will launch a new five-year project in… Continue reading County receives funding to boost from RNCM for transformational music education project in West Cumbria
Claim free trees in the North West and help the Woodland Trust fight climate change by reaching a magic five-million milestone
The Woodland Trust is urging schools and communities across the North West to join the fight against climate change and nature loss – and reach a remarkable five million free trees planted across the United Kingdom since 2020 – by taking advantage of its latest tree-pack giveaway. Applications for the charity’s ever-popular free tree-packs scheme… Continue reading Claim free trees in the North West and help the Woodland Trust fight climate change by reaching a magic five-million milestone
CandoFM Easter Radio Club – BOOK NOW!
We plan to run media and radio workshops for young children that will be an interactive and educational programme that teaches young people about the different aspects of radio and media production. The workshops will be tailored for young people between the ages of 7 and 16 and would be designed to be fun and… Continue reading CandoFM Easter Radio Club – BOOK NOW!