The last remaining mass COVID-19 vaccination sites in Lancashire and South Cumbria will close later this month. The centres at St John’s Shopping Centre in Preston, Barbara Castle Way in Blackburn and Charter Walk Shopping Centre in Burnley will close on 23 December. The sites are the last remaining of the seven mass sites which… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria COVID-19 mass vaccination sites to close
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Burglary at St Andrews Parish Church, Sedburgh
Police are investigating a burglary that has occurred at St Andrews Parish church on Finkle Street in Sedburgh. This has occurred over night between 6.30pm on 10th Dec 2022 and 7am on 11th Dec 2022. The offender has entered the church from a rear door of the church by smashing a glass window. If anyone… Continue reading Burglary at St Andrews Parish Church, Sedburgh
Catch up… Russ Palmer at Drivetime with guests Graeme Park and Phil McIntosh
Joining Russ will be Graeme Park and Phil McIntosh with a Christmas song collaboration ‘Now Christmas Can Begin’ . Tune into Russ Palmer at Drivetime every Monday and Thursday 4-6pm
Mums-to-be offered three vaccines this winter
Pregnant women in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being offered three vaccines – for COVID-19, flu and whooping cough – at special drop-in clinics across the area. The clinics will take place at hospital antenatal clinics and are being offered to help protect both mum and baby. Previously all three vaccines have been available to… Continue reading Mums-to-be offered three vaccines this winter
Public order incident and road traffic collision in Barrow-in-Furness
Officers are investigating a public order incident and road traffic collision that occurred just after 9:30am on 25 November on North Road, just before Jubilee Bridge. The incident involved two vehicles, a black Mercedes and grey Ford Pickup truck, and their occupants. No one was injured during the incident. Anyone with information relating to this… Continue reading Public order incident and road traffic collision in Barrow-in-Furness
Catch up… Tony Callister at Drivetime with guest Jamie Bosanko
Tony on Drivetime was joined by local musician Jamie Bosanko with his new single “When you’re dancing” which was released on 16 December. Tune into Tony at Drivetime every Wednesday 3-6pm
Catch up… Tony Callister at Drivetime with guest Bob Mantle….Dalton Community Church news.
Joining Tony at Drivetime this Wednesday will be Bob Mantle….Dalton Community Church news. They will be talking about the new building upgrade and activities. Tune in every Wednesday to Tony Callister at Drivetime 3-6pm
Cumbria Fire and Rescue: Chimney Fire in Barrow-in-Furness
At 21:15 hours on 10th December 2022 two fire engines along with the aerial ladder platform attended a chimney fire on Oak Head Road, Barrow-in-Furness. Fire crews used chimney rods and reels to extinguish the fire and were in attendance for approximately two hours and half.
Cumbrian Youth Speak Out Against Prejudice with Support from Anne Frank Trust
Young people from schools across the county came together at an event on the afternoon of Thursday 8th December, to launch the work of the Anne Frank Trust in Cumbria. The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mr Brian Scowcroft, officially opened the event at the Beggar’s Theatre, Millom. Also in attendance were Councillor Simone Faulkner, Deputy Mayor… Continue reading Cumbrian Youth Speak Out Against Prejudice with Support from Anne Frank Trust
Cumbria’s Director of Public Health asks parents to remain vigilant but not to panic as scarlet fever cases rise
As the spike in cases of scarlet fever continues, Cumbria’s Director of Public Health, Colin Cox, is asking worried parents to be vigilant but says there’s “no need to panic.” High rates of scarlet fever continue to be seen both locally and nationally – higher than would be expected for this time of year –… Continue reading Cumbria’s Director of Public Health asks parents to remain vigilant but not to panic as scarlet fever cases rise