More young people in Lancashire and South Cumbria who are struggling with their mental health are set to benefit from a new school-based mental health support team (MHST). The announcement comes during Anti-Bullying Week (14-18 November) which this year will encourage everyone to come together and reach out to stop others bullying. The new MHST,… Continue reading More mental health support for young people in schools in Lancashire and South Cumbria
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Cumbria Police investigating arson and burglary at Ulverston Post Office depot
Police are investigating an arson and burglary at the site of Ulverston Post Office depot, County Square in Ulverston. It happened on Sunday November 6 at 9pm. Firefighters attended a report of a fire at the back of the Post Office. A pile of papers were alight and they were extinguished. It was also established… Continue reading Cumbria Police investigating arson and burglary at Ulverston Post Office depot
PCC welcomes the latest volunteer police cadets
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes the latest 35 police cadets to the Constabulary’s volunteer family at their attestation evening, in the Roundthorn Hotel on Tuesday evening, 15 November. The Volunteer Police Cadet scheme gives young people an opportunity to be part of the nationally recognised police uniformed youth group. The programme develops leadership, communication… Continue reading PCC welcomes the latest volunteer police cadets
Council leaders agree vital extra cost of living support
FUNDING to help support communities across the borough through the cost of living crisis has been agreed by Barrow Borough Council. Members of the authority’s Executive Committee voted that £310,000 from the Welfare Fund should be used to provide food, warmth and other help for those most in need this winter. The money has been… Continue reading Council leaders agree vital extra cost of living support
PCC urges drivers to take care on rural roads during Road Safety Week
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging drivers and pedestrians to be more cautious on rural roads during Road Safety Week (14 – 20 November). Road Safety Week is a campaign hosted by Brake, a national road safety charity. The theme for the 2022 campaign is ‘Safe Roads for All’. In Cumbria,… Continue reading PCC urges drivers to take care on rural roads during Road Safety Week
Pupils get a taste of life at Furness College
Hundreds of pupils from across South Cumbria will get a chance to experience life as a Furness College student this week. The college is opening the doors of its £47million Channelside campus from 5pm to 8pm tomorrow (Wednesday 16th November) for its annual Open Evening. Prospective students and their parents will have a chance to… Continue reading Pupils get a taste of life at Furness College
Appeal for dashcam and witnesses after serious road traffic collision in Barrow
Officers investigating a serious road traffic collision in Barrow late yesterday afternoon (14 Nov) are appealing for any witnesses or people with dashcam to come forward. At 4.45pm Cumbria Police were contacted by NWAS reporting a collision between a car – a Ford Ka – and a pedestrian. The collision is believed to… Continue reading Appeal for dashcam and witnesses after serious road traffic collision in Barrow
Tony Callister at Drivetime with guest Cath Corkill, Health and Happiness
Joining Tony on Drivetime will be Cath Corkill one of the new presenters who will be talking about the show Health and Happiness starting this Saturday from 2pm. Tune in to find out what things will be happening on the show and the collaboration between DropZone, Mind in Furness and Everylife Matters. Drivetime with… Continue reading Tony Callister at Drivetime with guest Cath Corkill, Health and Happiness
Local Appeals – Burglaries in Barrow
Barrow Police are investigating an attempted residential burglary that is believed to have occurred between 10th and 11th November on Collingwood Street, Barrow. It is believed entry has attempted to be made by throwing an object through a window causing damage. Officers are appealing to residents or anyone who was in the locality at… Continue reading Local Appeals – Burglaries in Barrow
Mother of 18-year-old Cumbrian crash victim issues warning to mark Road Safety Week 2022
Know the risks before your teenager gets in a car, says devastated Mum Mother of 18-year-old crash victim issues warning to mark Road Safety Week 2022 Parents of young people are being warned that their children are more at risk from death or injury in road crashes than from drinking alcohol, taking drugs… Continue reading Mother of 18-year-old Cumbrian crash victim issues warning to mark Road Safety Week 2022