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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



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.


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