Six firefighters from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have been deployed to Turkey following the devastating earthquakes that hit the country and neighbouring Syria on Monday. Watch Manager Wayne Ward, Crew Manager Jim Davison, Crew Manager Chris Jowett and Firefighter Adam Varey left the county on Monday, along with search dogs Davey and Sid, and… Continue reading Lancashire firefighters deployed to Turkey following earthquakes
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Work to begin on new cafe for Silecroft beach
WORK on an impressive new beach café at Silecroft will soon begin. Copeland Borough Council has appointed Roland Hill Ltd to carry out the work, and building will begin on February 13. It is hoped the new café and toilets will be ready for use by late September. The building will have spectacular views and… Continue reading Work to begin on new cafe for Silecroft beach
Residents urged to have photo ID ready for local elections
Voters across the borough will have to bring official identification with them in order to vote in the upcoming local elections this year. Following new requirements introduced by the Government, voters across England will need to show eligible photo ID to vote in person in a polling station from May this year onwards. A new… Continue reading Residents urged to have photo ID ready for local elections
Arrests made in week of action by Cumbria’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit
Three people have been arrested at various locations around the county following a week of action by Cumbria Constabulary’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit. Detectives also seized 19 digital devices suspected to contain indecent images of children and made contact with a number of potential victims to ensure their safety. The team undertook numerous enquiries… Continue reading Arrests made in week of action by Cumbria’s Cyber and Digital Crime Unit
Catch up… Andrea in the Afternoon with guest Adam Kendal Elysium Health Care
Have you ever considered a career in Health Care? Adam Kendal from Elysium Health Care chats to Andrea about this rewarding career choice, the opportunities now available and the steps the company is taking to overcome possible staff transport difficulties. There is a Recruitment Open Day at Kendal Rugby Ground on 17th February.… Continue reading Catch up… Andrea in the Afternoon with guest Adam Kendal Elysium Health Care
Upholstered seating accepted at Household Waste Recycling Centres
After a short break whilst different operational arrangements were put in place to comply with new Environment Agency regulatory requirements, some of Cumbria’s Household Waste Recycling Centres are now able to accept waste upholstered domestic seating. From tomorrow (Tuesday 7 February) we are once again able to accept the following items at seven of Cumbria’s… Continue reading Upholstered seating accepted at Household Waste Recycling Centres
Final chance for autumn COVID-19 booster vaccine
People living in Lancashire and South Cumbria who are eligible for a COVID-19 autumn booster vaccine and are yet to get it are urged to book now. The NHS vaccination programme will have appointments available at sites across the region next week, giving everyone the opportunity to book a booster appointment if they have not… Continue reading Final chance for autumn COVID-19 booster vaccine
Solar energy set to help reduce borough’s carbon footprint
A MAJOR project to install solar technology to a series of public buildings and homes is set to save energy and reduce the carbon footprint of Barrow’s borough. Barrow’s iconic Dock Museum has had photovoltaic panels installed along with around 90 council-owned homes in the Roosegate and Yew Tree areas as part of the Low… Continue reading Solar energy set to help reduce borough’s carbon footprint
Commissioner supports ‘It’s Not OK’ sexual abuse and sexual violence awareness campaign
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Peter McCall is supporting National Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness campaign this week, that aims to spread the vital message that sexual abuse and sexual violence is not OK. In the last year, 113 people received an examination at Cumbria’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), and a further… Continue reading Commissioner supports ‘It’s Not OK’ sexual abuse and sexual violence awareness campaign
County Council seeks Government backing for Lakes Line Railway improvement
Cumbria County Council has submitted an exciting bid to Government for expanding capacity on the Lakes Line between Oxenholme and Windermere. The County Council has produced a Strategic Outline Case (SOC) for developing the railway branch line, to be considered as part of the Department for Transport’s Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline. This sets out a… Continue reading County Council seeks Government backing for Lakes Line Railway improvement