Margaret Burrows MBE has been awarded the honorary award as Freewoman of the Borough in a ceremony at Barrow Town Hall. Margaret, the honorary CEO of Barrow & District Disability Association, was presented with the Freedom Scroll, the highest honour in the Borough, in recognition of her tireless work on behalf of disabled people,… Continue reading Margaret Burrows MBE has been awarded the honorary award as Freewoman of the Borough in a ceremony at Barrow Town Hall.
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Catch up – Pete Sexton with guest Dave Kyles, Ulverston Repair Cafe
Dave Kyles joins Pete Sexton to talk about the Ulverston Repair Cafe – “Fix it, Don’t Bin it” is their motto.
North West maintenance schemes – closures of the M6 between Whittingham Lane and Stewarts Wood Cancelled
The planned full weekend closures of the M6 between Whittingham Lane and Stewarts Wood (between junctions 32 and 33) will no longer be taking place. Having taken on board recent feedback in response to the disruption caused by the last weekend closure we are no longer planning any full weekend motorway closures for the remainder… Continue reading North West maintenance schemes – closures of the M6 between Whittingham Lane and Stewarts Wood Cancelled
Latest strikes by RMT and ASLEF unions advise ‘Do Not Travel’ on THREE separate dates in October
Strikes by the RMT and ASLEF unions in October have forced the train operator Northern to advise its customers across the North of England ‘Do Not Travel’ on three separate dates. Action taking place on Saturday 1 and Wednesday 5 October will mean Northern cannot operate any services on those days. Meanwhile, action on Saturday… Continue reading Latest strikes by RMT and ASLEF unions advise ‘Do Not Travel’ on THREE separate dates in October
Local Appeal – Investigation into burglary at a residential property on Niobe Street, Barrow
Police are investigating a burglary at a residential property on Niobe Street, Barrow in Furness which occurred during the early hours of Wednesday 21st August 2022. A brown purse and contents was stolen from the address. Officers are appealing to residents or anyone who was in the locality at the relevant time with relevant information… Continue reading Local Appeal – Investigation into burglary at a residential property on Niobe Street, Barrow
Cumbria LEP set to unveil new business grants at its Annual General Meeting
CUMBRIA’S businesses are being encouraged to attend the yearly summit of the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) to find out more about the region’s efforts to grow the economy. The LEP’s Annual General Meeting – set for Friday 30 September at the Castle Green Hotel in Kendal – will also see the details of a new grant… Continue reading Cumbria LEP set to unveil new business grants at its Annual General Meeting
Annual data on hospital admissions published: statistical press release
The latest annual report on hospital admissions in English NHS hospitals has been published by NHS Digital today. The Hospital Admitted Patient Care Activity 2021-22 report includes data on Finished Consultant Episodes (FCEs)1 and Finished Admission Episodes (FAEs)2. The data is broken down to cover information on: Causes of admissions Diagnoses on admission Procedures carried out Patient demographics… Continue reading Annual data on hospital admissions published: statistical press release
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s proactive community safety work reduces incidents in Cumbria
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service prides itself on the range and quality of its community safety activities that have been instrumental in continually driving down risk of incidents in Cumbria over previous years. In Cumbria, there were 57 accidental primary dwelling fires in quarter 1 2022/23, compared to 62 in quarter 1 2021/22. There is… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service’s proactive community safety work reduces incidents in Cumbria
Burglar sentenced to four years after targeting Penrith and Kendal homes
A prolific burglar who targeted multiple properties of elderly people in Penrith and Kendal has today (Sept 22) been sentenced to four years in prison and given a three year driving ban. John Donakey, 57, of Bexhill Gardens, St Helens was sentenced with nine counts of burglary dwelling and one of going equipped for… Continue reading Burglar sentenced to four years after targeting Penrith and Kendal homes
Barrow will become the biggest dance floor in town on Saturday 1 October
As part of Barrow Music event on 29 September – 2 October, the forum Barrow will become the biggest dance floor in town on Saturday 1 October. Northern Soul DJ’s from the North West and local area will take over the venue offering a Northern Soul and Motown, Modern Soul and Techno (Lock-in). Guest… Continue reading Barrow will become the biggest dance floor in town on Saturday 1 October