A team of police constables who, in one year, seized drugs worth almost £2.5 million and made more than 70 arrests have been commended by the Chief Constable. Four Police Constables from the Road Crime Unit (RCU) received their commendations at a ceremony on 1 December 2022. They were commended following a prolific year in… Continue reading AWARDS: Prolific Road Crime Unit commended by Chief Constable
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AWARDS: Officers commended for work in aftermath of terrible road traffic collision
A team of officers and staff who worked on a terrible fatal road traffic collision which resulted in three members of the same family losing their lives have been Commended by the Chief Constable. On 21 June 2020 – Father’s Day – a car mounted the kerb in Abbey Road in Dalton and struck three… Continue reading AWARDS: Officers commended for work in aftermath of terrible road traffic collision
Lancashire and South Cumbria residents have one week left to request a COVID-19 vaccine at home
The popular NHS Vaccine At Home service will stop taking bookings from Friday 9 December. Over 4,000 people in Lancashire and South Cumbria have benefited from getting a COVID-19 vaccine in the comfort of their own home, since the service began in January. The initiative was launched so that anyone who is shielding, was unable… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria residents have one week left to request a COVID-19 vaccine at home
The importance of using and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is launching a three-week campaign to highlight the importance of using and recycling lithium-ion batteries properly. Lithium-ion batteries are found in many electrical devices from phones, laptops, cameras and e-cigarettes. They are lightweight, rechargeable batteries that are used safely by millions of people every day. The batteries are not dangerous… Continue reading The importance of using and recycling lithium-ion batteries safely
£700,000 to address shortage of organ, blood and stem cell donors from black, Asian and mixed ethnic backgrounds
New funding for local charities and community groups has been announced as part of the ongoing commitment of the Government and NHS to tackle health inequalities for those in need of life-saving transplants or regular blood transfusions. The Community Grants Programme, previously known as the Community Investment Scheme, is run by NHS Blood and Transplant… Continue reading £700,000 to address shortage of organ, blood and stem cell donors from black, Asian and mixed ethnic backgrounds
Online NHS 111 service is convenient way to get health support this winter
People living in Lancashire and South Cumbria are being encouraged by the NHS to get the help they need from the convenience of their own homes ahead of winter. The NHS 111 online service is available to provide urgent help on a wide range of health problems. The service is best equipped to direct people… Continue reading Online NHS 111 service is convenient way to get health support this winter
Cumbria Police Appeal – Vehicular damage in Arnside
Police are appealing for witnesses after damage was caused to three vehicles in the Redhills Road area of Arnside. The incident occurred overnight (30 Nov to 1 Dec) Anyone with information relating to this incident is urged to report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting incident number 29 of 01/12/22. You can also phone on 101. Alternatively you can… Continue reading Cumbria Police Appeal – Vehicular damage in Arnside
New leaders set to champion Cumbria’s businesses
Two Cumbrian business leaders are set to champion the county’s businesses having been appointed to key roles on the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). Mark Brook, of world-leading engineering company James Walker, has been appointed to the LEP Board. As Manufacturing Director of the Cockermouth-based company, he brings to the organisation significant experience of the… Continue reading New leaders set to champion Cumbria’s businesses
Bathing water quality at borough beaches rated excellent
A rating of excellent has been awarded to three beaches on Barrow’s beautiful coastline for bathing water quality. Walney Biggar Bank, Walney Sandy Gap and Walney West Shore secured the highest classification possible following inspections by the Environment Agency earlier this year. The ratings were confirmed following publication of the Government’s new bathing water classifications… Continue reading Bathing water quality at borough beaches rated excellent
Catch up… Russ Palmer at Drivetime with guest Margaret Burrows
Joining Russ Plamer on Drivetime will be guest Margaret Burrows about the Barrow and District Disability Associations centres grotto which returns to the centre after a 2 year absence. This year we are pleased to announce the return of Santa’s Grotto to the BDDA. Last year, due to Covid restrictions we hosted our… Continue reading Catch up… Russ Palmer at Drivetime with guest Margaret Burrows