DROP IN TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON NEW COUNCIL’S VISION AND PRIORITIES A series of informal drop-in events have been confirmed so residents can have their say on the vision and priorities for the new Westmorland and Furness Council. The community conversation drop-ins are being held at locations across the new authority area, starting… Continue reading DROP IN TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON NEW COUNCIL’S VISION AND PRIORITIES
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ShowStoppers with guest Zofia 4 Sep 22
Joining Russ Palmer on ShowStoppers this week is Zofia. Zofia will be talking about playing Dodger in Ulverston Amateur Operatic society’s forthcoming production of “Oliver”. Tune into ShowStoppers every Sunday from 5pm and catch up on Mixcloud
CandoFM Summer Club.
Hi I’m Skyla from the CandoFM Summer Club. As a part of the summer group we went to the Mind garden to learn more about how the garden was made and how it helps the local people. We edited the interviews as a part of the summer group class, while also putting it in on tomorrows… Continue reading CandoFM Summer Club.
HMS Anson – the most advanced submarine ever built by BAE Systems – commissioned into the Royal Navy
HMS Anson – the most advanced submarine ever built by BAE Systems – commissioned into the Royal Navy The latest Astute class submarine to be built by BAE Systems, HMS Anson, was officially commissioned into the Royal Navy during a ceremony at BAE Systems’ site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, today. At 97 metres long and with… Continue reading HMS Anson – the most advanced submarine ever built by BAE Systems – commissioned into the Royal Navy
Exploring Social Prescribing with FoodFutures
What role can social prescribing play in building a “a healthy, resilient and fair” food system in North Lancashire? Sarah Collins invites you to explore this question at an upcoming event hosted by FoodFutures. As the cost of living rises and the realities of climate change start to show themselves, we find ourselves at a… Continue reading Exploring Social Prescribing with FoodFutures
Cumbria Fire and Rescue: Blaze at derelict property in Walney
At 16:29 on 26th August 2022, two fire engines attended an incident on Central Drive, Walney. The fire involved a sofa within a derelict property. Firefighters used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet, a thermal imaging camera and breaking in tools. Crews were detained for approximately one hour and fifteen minutes.
ShowStoppers with guest Mike Butterworth Ulverston Amateur Operatic Society
Joining Russ Palmer on ShowStoppers this week is Mike Butterworth from Ulverston Amateur Operatic society. Mike will be talking about himself and playing Bumble in Ulverstons forthcoming production of Oliver. Tune into ShowStoppers every Sunday from 5pm and catch up on Mixcloud
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service call for improved chimney fire safety across Cumbria
As autumn approaches, Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is asking householders to ensure their chimney is fire safe as part of National Chimney Fire Safety Week (29th August – 4th September). Chimney Fire Safety Week aims to reduce chimney fires by raising awareness of safe chimney use, including the importance of ensuring that chimneys are… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service call for improved chimney fire safety across Cumbria
Update: death of walker at Surprise View
Officers would like to thank members of the public who responded to an appeal for information yesterday, following the death of a woman in her 70’s at Surprise View, Borrowdale. The incident occurred just before 6:13pm on Friday, (26th Aug). Police, ambulance, Mountain Rescue and HeliMed attended the scene. The death is not being treated… Continue reading Update: death of walker at Surprise View
Appeal following death of walker at Surprise View
Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a walker yesterday on Surprise View, Borrowdale. Police were called to the incident at 6:13pm yesterday (26th Aug), to the report of a walker having fallen. A woman in her 70’s was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was wearing an orange dress with… Continue reading Appeal following death of walker at Surprise View