Police are investigating an attempted burglary at an address in Gradwell Court, Barrow, which occurred on 25th June 2022 at 2.20am. Police are appealing for any witnesses that may have seen four males all wearing black clothing and matching white and red balaclavas which covered mouth and nose, with one man carrying an axe. The… Continue reading Cumbria Police Local Appeals – Sunday 26th June 2022
Russ Palmer’s guests on Showstoppers today are Melissa Evans and Anthony Collins talking all things Little Shop of Horrors which is being performed by Abbey Musical Society 4th to 6th July at The Forum theatre Barrow Russ Palmers Showstoppers on CANDO FM 5pm Sunday and repeated 7pm Wednesday
Kendal Police are appealing for information as part of a burglary investigation. The reported incident took place in the area of Plantation Bridge, Kendal, between 7pm on Wednesday and 12pm on Thursday 23rd June. Entry was forced to a garage. A trails bike was stolen. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting log… Continue reading Cumbria Police Local Appeals – Saturday 25th June 2022
The family of a 22-year-old man who died following a collision at Heversham yesterday (24 June) have released a tribute. Curtis Banks, of Milnthorpe, died following a road traffic collision involving a white 125cc Honda motorbike and a white Ford panel van, on the A6 at Heversham. The collision was reported to police at 8.12am. The… Continue reading Tribute to Curtis following fatal collision on A6 at Heversham
South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) is flying the flag to support Armed Forces Day 2022. The council held a ceremony to hoist an Armed Forces Day flag above Kendal Town Hall to say thank you to the men and woman who make up the Armed Forces community, from currently serving troops to service families, veterans,… Continue reading South Lakeland District Council (SLDC) is flying the flag to support Armed Forces Day 2022.
A new mum has spoken of her relief at how supportive colleagues were during her return to work after maternity leave. Grace Redmond, who works at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital, has spoken ahead of National Breastfeeding Week (27 June – 3 July), where the theme is everyone playing a part in helping mothers to breastfeed.… Continue reading Everyone has a role in supporting breastfeeding at work says new mum
The importance of urging people to ‘keep talking’ was highlighted at a regional conference aimed at tackling suicide and self-harm. The Suicide and Self-Harm Research North West (SSHaRE NoW) conference took place this month, bringing together clinicians, people with lived experience, academics, and researchers to share their expertise. The conference, funded by the Lancashire and… Continue reading Let’s keep talking to tackle suicide and self-harm
Home security advice during holiday periods. Please remember over the summer months, when people are going on holidays or days out and are not at home as often, to ensure your home looks occupied e.g. leave a television or radio on, use timers to turn lights on in the property, leave a mixture of curtains… Continue reading Cumbria Police South Lakes Update – Kendal & Kendal Rural
Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is supporting the Pride of Cumbria Awards, celebrating our local heroes across the county on Thursday, 23 June at Whitehaven Golf Club. Talking about the event, Peter McCall comments: “I am pleased to be supporting the Pride of Cumbria awards, in particular the Community Group category. We have a… Continue reading Commissioner Thanks Community Volunteers at Pride of Cumbria Awards
Apprentices from across Lancashire and South Cumbria were celebrated at the region’s first NHS Health and Care Apprenticeship Awards. More than 250 people attended the glittering ceremony held at Stanley House in Blackburn and hosted by The Apprentice’s Aaron Willis. Lead organiser Ruth Keeler, strategic lead for careers and engagement at Lancashire and South Cumbria… Continue reading Apprentices celebrated at health and care Awards ceremony