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Margaret Burrows MBE has been awarded the honorary award as Freewoman of the Borough in a ceremony at Barrow Town Hall.

 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.



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




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