Under plans announced this week by the BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63455192), local news coverage is set to more than halve on BBC Radio Cumbria. There will be no local news after 2pm on weekdays, and none at all at weekends. Instead, local listeners will be served a mix of national and regional shows. Reacting to the news,… Continue reading Council leader reacts to planned local BBC cuts
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New community hub now open in Millom
Works on the transformed Millom Community Hub are complete and the new home for public services is now open. The modernised building brings together public and community services in a fit-for-purpose setting, from which the public can access a range of services, including Millom Library, Adult Learning, Health and Wellbeing team (HAWCS), Revenue and… Continue reading New community hub now open in Millom
Blake Street in Barrow closed following collision
Emergency services are dealing with a serious road traffic collision on Blake Street in Barrow. Police were called today (3 November) at 1:36pm following a collision where a van has collided with a pedestrian. Blake Street is closed between Holker Street and Hartington Street. The road may be closed for some time. Motorists are asked… Continue reading Blake Street in Barrow closed following collision
Cumbria School Games County Festival Programme Announced for 2022/23
A programme of festivals providing opportunities for over 1200 school children from across Cumbria to take part in sports and physical activities has been announced. Organised by Active Cumbria, part of Cumbria County Council’s Public Health Team, a total of five festivals which make up the Cumbria School Games will take place this academic year,… Continue reading Cumbria School Games County Festival Programme Announced for 2022/23
Music Production and DJ Taster Day
Our UCANDO course has been a brilliant opportunity for local young people to get hands-on experience and learning with music production and DJ’n We’re putting on a taster day for young people interested to come and see what it’s all about and yes get to have a go! No sign-up is required! Forum 12th November… Continue reading Music Production and DJ Taster Day
Green light for Grange Lido and Prom scheme
South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) has approved additional funding of £1,793,800 to ensure restoration work on Grange Lido and Promenade can start before the end of March. SLDC has been working towards making the derelict, Grade II-listed Grange Lido site stable, safe and accessible, as well as repairing and rejuvenating the promenade, which includes replacing… Continue reading Green light for Grange Lido and Prom scheme
Events helps 300 students plan their future careers
MORE than 300 young people and their families benefitted from local expertise when deciding their future plans thanks to a careers event hosted by a Cumbrian charity. The Beyond 16 Careers Fair, for students looking at their options after Year 11, took place at the National College for Nuclear, at the Lakes College in Workington.… Continue reading Events helps 300 students plan their future careers
The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative was planted at a ceremony at the Green Heart Den
A tree from The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative was planted at a ceremony at the Green Heart Den Wednesday at 10:30am on Wednesday 2nd November Claire Hensman, Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria attended to say a few words and officially plant the tree. In attendance also were Darren Herbert, Adam Bearpark and Joe Wardman from Green… Continue reading The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative was planted at a ceremony at the Green Heart Den
Local Appeals – Assault on Market Street in Dalton
Police are investigating an assault which took place on Market Street in Dalton, opposite Lloyds Pharmacy and Greggs, at approximately 4:35pm on Tuesday 1st November. A 17-year-old male from Urswick was punched twice to the face causing minor injuries. The suspect has been described as a white male, 17-18 years old, 5’9″ tall and of… Continue reading Local Appeals – Assault on Market Street in Dalton
PCC Supports Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall is supporting the launch of the ManKind Initiative charity’s ‘Support for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse (DA) Day’ today (2 November 2022), to raise awareness of the specialist support services available to men across Cumbria. During 2021-22, 10% of the survivors/victims of domestic and sexual abuse… Continue reading PCC Supports Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day