NHS Business Services Authority has published official statistics on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) as part of wider work to address supply chain shortages and taboos around the subject. NHS Business Services Authority has published official statistics on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) as part of wider work to address supply chain shortages and taboos around the… Continue reading NHS publishes new HRT official statistics
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Two new vehicles will help BEEP Doctors to save more lives
An emergency medical care service in Cumbria has two brand new vehicles which will help it to save more lives. BEEP Doctors (BASICS) Cumbria has bought the two new 4×4 vehicles for use in west Cumbria following an £87,410 donation from Sellafield Ltd. The Volvos – a S60 estate and a XC60 SUV – will… Continue reading Two new vehicles will help BEEP Doctors to save more lives
Ambitious new project launched to tackle climate change in North Lancashire
The Closing Loops project is launched by FoodFutures, North Lancashire’s sustainable food network, to support community-led action and local initiatives to transform waste into a valuable resource. It aims to stimulate a zero-waste, circular and regenerative local economy. Local residents and businesses are invited to join one of four public events across North Lancashire to… Continue reading Ambitious new project launched to tackle climate change in North Lancashire
NEW COUNCIL DECLARES CLIMATE AND BIODIVERSITY CRISES
Councillors have backed a motion that confirms a new unitary authority recognises we are facing climate and biodiversity crises. The motion approved by a majority of the Full Council of the Shadow Authority for Westmorland and Furness Council says that the council: “Acknowledges that man-made greenhouse gas emissions play a major part in the… Continue reading NEW COUNCIL DECLARES CLIMATE AND BIODIVERSITY CRISES
Andrea in the Afternoon with guest Sue Benson, Barrow Library
Did you know Barrow library is celebrating its 100 year anniversary? Sue Benson pops in to tell us about all the interesting events planned this weekend. Tune into Andrea in the Afternoon every Thursday 12-3pm
Charity supporting people into work at prestigious Lake District company
A LOCAL employment charity is providing skills training to help people into work at the prestigious kitchenware and homeware retailer, Lakeland. Through its partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), charity Inspira has teamed up with Lakeland to provide a sector-based work academy programme (SWAP) of training to young people and those out… Continue reading Charity supporting people into work at prestigious Lake District company
PCC supports ‘Look Closer’ to raise awareness of child exploitation
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall, is supporting the Children’s Society ‘Look Closer’ campaign, in partnership with the National County Lines Co-ordination Centre and the British Transport Police, to raise awareness of child exploitation and abuse, with a particular focus on public spaces. PCC Peter McCall comments: “Help us to protect children and… Continue reading PCC supports ‘Look Closer’ to raise awareness of child exploitation
Mai in the Afternoon with Griff Wadkin, Barrow Classical Music Foundation
Starting at 7pm on Monday 3rd of October, St. Mary’s Church on Duke Street will host a series of classical music concerts. Griff Wadkin, resident artist at the Barrow Classical Music Foundation, tells Mai about the foundation’s beginnings and the international artists coming to this special Barrovian music festival.
Cumbria Sports Awards 2022 – It’s time to nominate your Cumbrian Sporting Heroes
The 2022 Cumbria Sports Awards nomination window opens on Friday 30 September 2022 Organised by Active Cumbria, the awards recognise the outstanding talents, commitment and successes of teams and individuals throughout Cumbria who are involved in sport. The awards also highlight the dedication and commitment of the vast number of volunteers, coaches, and others behind… Continue reading Cumbria Sports Awards 2022 – It’s time to nominate your Cumbrian Sporting Heroes
Council backs cost of living motion
Councillors have called for more support for residents, businesses and services in the face of the cost of living crisis. The Shadow Authority for Westmorland and Furness Council unanimously approved a motion at a meeting of the Full Council on Wednesday (28 September) which made a number of requests of the Government: To take immediate… Continue reading Council backs cost of living motion