Are you dreaming of a green Christmas? If so, you’re not alone. With the cost-of-living crisis biting, a simpler, more environmentally friendly festive celebration is top of many people’s Christmas list this year – with fresh air and free fun on the cards instead of expensive gifts, excess and waste. With that in mind, the… Continue reading Save money and go green this Christmas with the Woodland Trust’s guide to free winter walks in the north of England
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Police launch operation to help prevent thefts from HGVs
Police are urging drivers and service station staff to be vigilant to help prevent thefts from HGVs – as an operation is launched to deter such crimes. Officers in Cumbria are placing extra focus on these offences over December and through the winter as there is sometimes an increase in thefts at this time of… Continue reading Police launch operation to help prevent thefts from HGVs
Football fans encouraged to enjoy the Cumbrian derby responsibly
Cumbria’s leading football clubs are supporting police in urging fans to enjoy this weekend’s Cumbrian derby responsibly. Carlisle United welcome Barrow AFC to Brunton Park in this Saturday’s highly-anticipated League Two fixture in what is expected to be a bumper day of football for fans across the county. The derby, which kicks off at 1pm,… Continue reading Football fans encouraged to enjoy the Cumbrian derby responsibly
No option but another ‘Do Not Travel’ notice: Northern warns customers to expect disruption by RMT strikes next week
Northern has warned its customers across the North of England ‘Do Not Travel’ during the RMT strikes next week. The two 48-hour walk-outs, which will take place on 13-14 and 16-17 December, coupled with the knock-on impact on 15 December in-between the strikes, means an effective five-day travel ban for rail users. During this period,… Continue reading No option but another ‘Do Not Travel’ notice: Northern warns customers to expect disruption by RMT strikes next week
Catch up…. John Rennie and presenter Aaron from South Lakes Rock School discuss John’s Christmas collaboration ‘Light a Candle’
John Rennie and presenter Aaron from South Lakes Rock School discuss John’s Christmas collaboration ‘Light a Candle’. Barrow’s answer to Band Aid; raising money for Barrow Food Bank, Mind in Furness, St Mary’s Hospice and Furness Homeless Support Group. Tune into CandoFM from 7pm every Friday to hear Local Music
PCC discusses Police efforts to tackle rural crime at accountability conference
Cumbria’s Police & Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, was briefed today on the approach operations Cumbria Constabulary are undertaking to combat rural crime. Rural crime is one of the key policing priorities for Cumbria Constabulary as set by the Police and Crime Plan. To tackle rural crime, Cumbria Police work with other forces to target criminals during… Continue reading PCC discusses Police efforts to tackle rural crime at accountability conference
Seek help for money worries this Christmas
People struggling to manage their money this Christmas have been urged to reach out by health leaders in Lancashire and South Cumbria. The festive period can be stressful for families at the best of times, but potentially even more so this year with the rising cost of living. People often feel pressured to spend more… Continue reading Seek help for money worries this Christmas
Parents warned of ‘dangerous’ infant self-feeding pillows in urgent safety announcement
Parents in Lancashire are being warned not to use dangerous baby feeding pillows being sold online – as there is a ‘high risk’ of infants choking, overheating or developing pneumonia. The government’s Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an urgent ‘safety alert’ and warned that “this category of products will always be dangerous… Continue reading Parents warned of ‘dangerous’ infant self-feeding pillows in urgent safety announcement
Competition launched to find enterprising young West Cumbrians
Called Positive Enterprise, the competition is open to young people living in Allerdale or Copeland and aged between 14 and 25 to help bring their enterprising ideas to life. The aim of the programme is to empower young people to think differently and break down barriers for aspiring young entrepreneurs. It is looking to back… Continue reading Competition launched to find enterprising young West Cumbrians
Wanted: Liam Johnston
Police are appealing for the public’s help tracing a man who is wanted on recall to prison. Johnston, 20, from Barrow in Furness, was serving a one year four months prison sentence for an ABH level assault. He was then released on license, but this was revoked. Johnston was reported to… Continue reading Wanted: Liam Johnston