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Fire Incidents: Road traffic collision, Snipe Gill Marton
At 12:18 on 27th August 2022, three fire engines attended an incident on Snipe Gill Marton. The road traffic collision involved an overturned quad bike. Firefighters assisted ambulance with two casualties, one transferred into an air ambulance and conveyed to Manchester Royal Infirmary and the second transferred to Furness General Hospital by road. Crews… Continue reading Fire Incidents: Road traffic collision, Snipe Gill Marton
Fire Incidents: Boat Fire Windermere
At 15:43 on 27th August 2022, three fire engines attended an incident on Newby Bridge Road Windermere. The fire involved one speed boat. Firefighters used one hose reel jet and one breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire. Firefighters administered first aid to one casualty. Crews were detained one hour.
Cumbria Police: Investigating a public order incident at Kendal Bus Station
Police are investigating an incident of public order that occurred at Kendal Bus Station on Tuesday 16 August at approximately 7.55pm. The suspect is described as male, white, of stocky build with strawberry blonde hair and aged in his late twenties. He was wearing glasses, a dark-coloured top that had mud on the back, tracksuit… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Investigating a public order incident at Kendal Bus Station
Call for volunteers to support the COVID-19 autumn booster campaign
The COVID-19 vaccination programme in Lancashire and South Cumbria needs new volunteers to help support the NHS in the drive to boost people’s immunity again this autumn. Thousands of people in the region will become eligible for a further booster jab in the coming months, and the call follows the government’s recent announcement that people… Continue reading Call for volunteers to support the COVID-19 autumn booster campaign
Cumbria Police highlight exploitation of vulnerable individuals forced into sex work
Cumbria police are working with partners to highlight ongoing work regarding the safeguarding of victims forced into sex work and the pursuit of offenders exploiting them. The work, which is ongoing, is aimed at raising awareness of this area of crime and to encourage the reporting of information. Some sex workers will operate independently and… Continue reading Cumbria Police highlight exploitation of vulnerable individuals forced into sex work
Simon Fell MP backs largest plan in water company history to tackle sewage pollution
Simon Fell MP for Barrow and Furness has welcomed the largest infrastructure programme in water company history to tackle sewage pollution. The Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan, published today, will revolutionise how water companies tackle the number of discharges of untreated sewage, which the Government and public have made clear are completely unacceptable. The Victorians… Continue reading Simon Fell MP backs largest plan in water company history to tackle sewage pollution
Catch up… The Rotary Show 28 Aug 22
Join Brian Boyd from 3pm this Saturday for the monthly round up of all things Rotary in our local area.
Long established firm reaps rewards of Low Carbon Barrow scheme
An independent firm that is saving on energy bills, reducing emissions and has a brighter building thanks to the Low Carbon Barrow grants is encouraging other businesses to apply. J.L Winder and Co. Chartered Accountants, known as Winders, in Barrow, is reaping the benefits of removing old fluorescent tube fixtures and switching to LED lighting… Continue reading Long established firm reaps rewards of Low Carbon Barrow scheme
Funding boost for Active Travel Social Prescribing for Barrow and Carlisle
Cumbria County Council welcomes £1.5 million in funding to carry out pilot projects for Active Travel schemes in Barrow and Carlisle. The government has awarded £12.7 million in multi-year funding to 11 local authority areas in England, with Cumbria County Council being one of the recipients. The £1.5m of funding is being made available over… Continue reading Funding boost for Active Travel Social Prescribing for Barrow and Carlisle