Residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria aged 75 and over, and those with weakened immune systems, are now able to book their own appointment for the new-style booster. Today’s announcement follows the rollout of the new variant-busting jab to care home residents and staff earlier this week. From Monday 12 September onwards, GPs, pharmacists, and… Continue reading COVID-19 vaccination bookings open in Lancashire and South Cumbria
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South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust welcomes 150 new staff
Staff from all three members of South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust marked a new era for education at the start of the academic year. Around 150 staff, including teachers and support staff, from Chetwynde, Ormsgill and Vickerstown schools, took part in an induction session led by education expert Caroline Vernon, director of Northstar Education Consultancy. Caroline… Continue reading South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust welcomes 150 new staff
Could you help someone feeling suicidal?
Volunteers are being sought to join a major campaign to reduce suicides ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day this weekend (Saturday 10 September). Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership wants people to sign up to the Orange Button scheme, which provides training to people who can signpost others to support services if they… Continue reading Could you help someone feeling suicidal?
Piel Island crowns new King
Almost 200 people expressed an interest in becoming landlord of a remote Cumbrian island pub, but on Saturday, the successful bidder was crowned King. Aaron Sanderson, 33, who also works as an electrical team leader at BAE Systems Submarines, is looking forward to continuing the traditions of Piel after being charmed by the place while… Continue reading Piel Island crowns new King
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service launches Business Safety Month
This month, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service will be sharing fire safety advice and information highlighting the ongoing importance of fire safety and continuing to raise awareness about recent and upcoming changes in legislation. The call comes as part of the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) Business Safety Week which runs from the 5 –… Continue reading Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service launches Business Safety Month
PCC congratulates Bee Unique winners at the Diverse Cumbria Awards
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall congratulates local charity , this year’s winners of the Community Award at The Diverse Cumbria Awards on Saturday at the Halston Hotel, Carlisle. Bee Unique helps to relieve the needs of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition and their families/carers, by organising support and social events across… Continue reading PCC congratulates Bee Unique winners at the Diverse Cumbria Awards
Cumbria Police: Assault at a bar in Barrow
Police are investigating an assault in Barrow. It is reported to have happened inside Theatre Bar, Cavendish Street, between 1.30am and 2am on Sunday (September 4). A man in his forties is reported to have been assaulted by another man. He was taken to hospital following the assault with injuries including a leg injury. Anyone… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Assault at a bar in Barrow
Lighting candles across Cumbria on World Suicide Prevention Day 2022
Suicide Prevention charity Every Life Matters are encouraging people in Cumbria to join others across the world in lighting a candle at 8pm on World Suicide Prevention Day 2022 – to remember those we have lost to suicide, for those living with thoughts of suicide, and to show support for… Continue reading Lighting candles across Cumbria on World Suicide Prevention Day 2022
Cumbria Fire and Rescue: Road Traffic Collision in Lindale
At 17:16 on 5th September 2022, three fire engines attended an incident on Kendal Road, Lindale. The road traffic collision involved two vehicles. Firefighters extricated one casualty from the vehicle. Crews were detained approximately thirty minutes.
Local Flood Risk Management Strategy – what’s your thoughts?
Cumbria County Council is asking is asking for feedback on proposals to improve the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The Strategy will set out how local flood risks will be managed in Cumbria, who will deliver them and how they will be funded, and the county council now need to finalise the Local Flood Risk… Continue reading Local Flood Risk Management Strategy – what’s your thoughts?