On Thursday 6 October members of the public will have the opportunity to join Westmorland and Furness Council Leader Councillor Jonathan Brook and Chief Executive Designate Sam Plum to hear more about the authority’s first Council Plan. They are inviting members of the public to have their say and ask questions about future operations of… Continue reading Invitation to Online discussion about your new council
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Cancer Support UK introduces new workplace course to train businesses to support employees affected by cancer
If a work colleague told you they had cancer how would you respond? This scenario is fast becoming a reality, as by 2030 it is estimated that 1.5million people of working age will be living with cancer. The impact that a cancer diagnosis can have on an individual’s mental health is significant, yet 85% of… Continue reading Cancer Support UK introduces new workplace course to train businesses to support employees affected by cancer
Government include Cumbria in new Investment Zones
Council Leaders welcome the news that Government is considering Cumbria as part of their new Investment Zone initiative, looking at Barrow in Furness and Workington, the Energy Coast. The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities are developing plans for Investment Zones around the country in a bid to unlock economic growth and speed up… Continue reading Government include Cumbria in new Investment Zones
Lancashire blogger urges women to attend their mammogram
A Lancashire businesswoman has used her home interiors and lifestyle social media account to encourage women to book their breast screening appointment. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Lisa Durkin, 50 from Burnley who runs Placeshaper Interiors, a home interior stylist business shared several videos on her Instagram stories when she went for… Continue reading Lancashire blogger urges women to attend their mammogram
Catch up… Andrea on the Afternoon Show with guest Jonny Foster, Hardwicke Circus
Joining Andrea on the Afternoon Show is Jonny Foster, lead singer with Carlisle-based band, Hardwicke Circus. Jonny chats about his experience with the band, his musical influences and how music connects people. Hardwicke Circus are performing at Cloud 9 on Friday night as part of Barrow Music Weekend. Barrow Music
Mary Dunsford, Harpist – Barrow Music Weekend
Mary Dunsford joined Andrea on The Afternoon Show today to talk about the Harp Workshops and Performance at Barrow Library this Saturday as part of the Barrow Music Weekend. She treated us to a couple of beautiful pieces.
Trailblazing project offers better care for older people with mental health needs
An innovative mental health care solution is being tested in some parts of Lancashire and South Cumbria to empower older people with mental health needs to regain their independence and quality of life. Mental health hospital patients who are ready for discharge will be moved to and supported in a community setting, where they… Continue reading Trailblazing project offers better care for older people with mental health needs
Memorial garden in full bloom at Barrow station
A team of Northern traincrew based in Barrow have turned disused land into a memorial garden to remember three of their colleagues. A dedicated team led by instructor driver Paul Thompson cleared weeds and eight-foot brambles from the site, transforming the space into somewhere they can remember their friends and sit in peace. The garden… Continue reading Memorial garden in full bloom at Barrow station
No Northern trains will run on 1st and 5th October due to strike action by the ASLEF and RMT unions.
Northern is warning customers that as a result of strike action on Saturday 1 and Wednesday 5 October, the train operator cannot operate any services on those days. Meanwhile, strike action by the RMT on Saturday 8 October is expected to bring all but a handful of services to a halt, with Northern still working… Continue reading No Northern trains will run on 1st and 5th October due to strike action by the ASLEF and RMT unions.
Fire Incidents – Building Fire, Buccleuch Street, Barrow
At 15:56 on 28th September 2022, two fire engines attended an incident on Buccleuch Street, Barrow-in-Furness. The fire involved a mid terraced commercial property. Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, a thermal imaging camera and a carbon dioxide extinguisher to extinguish the fire. Crews administered oxygen therapy to one casualty and… Continue reading Fire Incidents – Building Fire, Buccleuch Street, Barrow