Train operator, Northern, has today revealed details of light detection and radar (LIDAR) scanning technology it is installing across its fleet of 345 trains to make journeys by railway safer and more efficient. Chief among the application of LIDAR technology are horizon-scanning cameras that can detect infrastructure defects, environmental threats and maintenance issues. The train-mounted… Continue reading FIRST LOOK: Technology made famous by NASA amongst software being installed by Northern to make rail journeys in Cumbria safer & more efficient
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Amber warning for North West England: Extreme Heat
Some exceptionally high temperatures are possible during Sunday and could lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure. What to expect Population-wide adverse health effects are likely to be experienced, not limited to those most vulnerable to extreme heat, leading to potential serious illness or danger to life. Government advice is that 999 services should… Continue reading Amber warning for North West England: Extreme Heat
Cumbria Police Local Appeal – Thefts from vehicles in Hindpool
In the early hours of Saturday 9th July 2022 there were a series of thefts from motor vehicles in Hindpool. The vehicles were left unlocked and an unknown suspect has gone into vehicles and removed property. The thefts took place at around 3am. Police are asking people in the area to check their own vehicles… Continue reading Cumbria Police Local Appeal – Thefts from vehicles in Hindpool
Northern Gas Networks backs campaign dedicated to raising awareness of changes to carbon monoxide alarm laws
This year, the laws are changing for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the UK, and Northern Gas Networks, gas distributor for the North East, Yorkshire and Northern Cumbria, is backing a new campaign to raise awareness of the changes. In England, from October 1st, 2022, rented accommodation or new build properties with flues and/or fixed combustion appliances… Continue reading Northern Gas Networks backs campaign dedicated to raising awareness of changes to carbon monoxide alarm laws
Public asked to be vigilant of phishing scams
We are urging the public to remain vigilant when it comes to suspicious messages. Text messages and emails impersonating well-known organisations remains a common tactic used by criminals. As of 31st May 2022, the public has made over 12 million reports to the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS), with the removal of over 83,000 scams and… Continue reading Public asked to be vigilant of phishing scams
Fire Incidents – Road Traffic Collision A685 and fire on Avon St Barrow 8 Jul 22
Road Traffic Collision (South Lakeland) 08-07-2022 01:00 AM BST At 23:11 hours on the 8th July 2022, two fire engines from Kendal attended a road traffic collision on the A685. Grayrigg in Kendal. Whilst in attendance crews made the scene safe and assisted with two casualties. Crews were in attendance for approximately fifty minutes. … Continue reading Fire Incidents – Road Traffic Collision A685 and fire on Avon St Barrow 8 Jul 22
Local Appeal – Incident of burglary Piel View House, Barrow Park
Police are investigating an incident of burglary which occurred between 3.30pm on Friday (1 July) and 8am on Monday (4 July) at Piel View House, Barrow Park. A storage container has been broken into and high-value power tools and work equipment have been taken. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online… Continue reading Local Appeal – Incident of burglary Piel View House, Barrow Park
Andrea in the Afternoon with guest Simon Fell MP for Barrow and Furness
Joining Andrea on the Afternoon show this week will be Simon Fell MP for Barrow and Furness. If you have any questions you would like to put forward to your MP, please send to contact@candofm.co.uk by Wednesday at noon.
Transport for the North illuminates the impact of our Travel Choices
New research work made public for the first time, and launched during Net Zero week, has cast light on the environmental impact of our travel choices. Transport for the North has analysed a range of journeys across the North of England and looked at the carbon footprint of each when choosing whether to travel by… Continue reading Transport for the North illuminates the impact of our Travel Choices
Three jailed for role in Kendal false imprisonment
Three men have been sentenced today (8 July) for their part in an attack on a man inside an address in Kendal. Christopher Calvert, 44, of Garth Bank, Kendal, his brother Jonathan Calvert, 36, of Stricklandgate, Kendal, 18-year-old Dominic Hodgson of Jutland Avenue, Flookburgh and Rhiannon Stewart, 24, of Lound Road, Kendal each previously admitted… Continue reading Three jailed for role in Kendal false imprisonment