To help local leaders invest in their communities and reduce inequalities across the UK, the government has announced a new Rural England Prosperity Fund worth up to £110 million. This fund will be delivered by eligible local authorities and give local leaders a greater say in investment than they previously had under EU schemes. It… Continue reading £110m fund to level up rural communities unveiled
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Cost of living crisis is hitting life-saving Cumbrian charity
A Cumbrian charity fears the cost-of-living crisis could soon have a huge impact on its ability to perform life-saving work. Now emergency medical care service BEEP Doctors (BASICS) Cumbria is pleading with individuals and businesses to make donations to ensure its vital work is safeguarded. “Every penny donated makes a huge difference to us,” said… Continue reading Cost of living crisis is hitting life-saving Cumbrian charity
Get Safe Online to attend the Westmorland Show
Online safety organisation, Get Safe Online are attending the Westmorland Show 2022 to provide invaluable internet protection tips to show-goers and their families. Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, continues to fund Get Safe Online to attend and implement various events, as well as undertaking online safety presentations around the county to raise awareness… Continue reading Get Safe Online to attend the Westmorland Show
Window Wanderland Area Champions Sought
BarrowFull, one of Barrow’s many successful creative organisations, are seeking local people to help create a festival of light and colour across the town. Window Wanderland will take place in Ormsgill, Hindpool, Barrow Central, Risedale, Barrow Island and Walney in March 2023. Area Champions are needed now to help spread the word about the project… Continue reading Window Wanderland Area Champions Sought
Know your ‘magic’ numbers to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes
Is three the magic number? Not according to health officials in Lancashire and South Cumbria, who are encouraging residents to check their blood pressure during ‘Know Your Numbers’ week. The national drive aims to get those aged 40 and over to have their blood pressure checked regularly, either at a pharmacy or via a practice… Continue reading Know your ‘magic’ numbers to reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes
PCC welcomes funding for dedicated male IDSVA
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall, welcomes funding for a dedicated male Independent Domestic and Sexual Violence Advisor (IDSVA), offering critical support for victims of domestic abuse (DA) and sexual violence (SV). The IDSVA role, funded as part of MOJ’s Domestic and Sexual Abuse Community fund, will provide tailored support for male victims… Continue reading PCC welcomes funding for dedicated male IDSVA
Cumbria Fire and Rescue: Derelict building fire in Barrow
At 20:30 on 4th September 2022, two fire engines attended an incident on Central Drive, Barrow-in-Furness. The fire involved wooden shelving inside a derelict building. Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and one thermal imaging camera at the incident. Crews were detained for one hour.
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service support Business Fire Safety Week 2022
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) will be supporting National Business Fire Safety Week 2022 from Monday 5 September alongside the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) and FRSs nationwide. Business Fire Safety Week is an opportunity for FRSs to make small and medium sized businesses aware of their fire safety responsibilities in the workplace, raise… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service support Business Fire Safety Week 2022
Cumbria Police: Burglary on Church Hill in Lindal-in-Furness
Cumbria Police are investigating a burglary which occurred between Tuesday 23th and Tuesday 30th August 2022 on Church Hill in Lindal-in-Furness. A number of items of jewellery has been stolen from the property. We are looking for anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting incident number 80 of the 30th of… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Burglary on Church Hill in Lindal-in-Furness
Hayley Preston Mayor of Barrow talks to the Summer Youth Radio group
Hayley Preston Barrow Mayor joined the Summer Youth Radio group in the studio. They were talking about the Summer Radio Club and how it has been made possible through the Better Tomorrow’s fun administered by Cumbria Community Foundation. Click on the photo for the interview on Mixcloud.