£2.4 million allocated for projects to support seafarers’ mental wellbeing and support maritime sector Government has partnered with three organisations across the UK to deliver pilot projects to provide everyday support for seafarers wellbeing and mental health, Comes as the Maritime Minister launches the new Recovery Route Map, setting out the actions to help the… Continue reading £2.4 million funding to support seafarers’ mental wellbeing
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Cumbria Police Local Appeals – Wednesday 22nd June 2022
Police are investigating criminal damage to vehicles, which occurred in Kendal Parish Church Car Park at approximately 1am on Wednesday 22nd June. Suspect/s have smashed through the window and stolen items from within. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 8 of 22nd June 2022. You can also… Continue reading Cumbria Police Local Appeals – Wednesday 22nd June 2022
Local Appeal: Police are investigating criminal damage to vehicles, in Kendal Parish Church Car Park
Police are investigating criminal damage to vehicles, which occurred in Kendal Parish Church Car Park at approximately 1ams on Wednesday 22nd June. Suspect/s have smashed through the window and stolen items from within. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 8 of 22nd June 2022. You… Continue reading Local Appeal: Police are investigating criminal damage to vehicles, in Kendal Parish Church Car Park
Fire engines attend incident on Salthouse Rd, Barrow
At 02:06 on 21st June 2022, two fire engines attended an incident on Salthouse Road, Barrow. The incident was a fire involving a large quantity of rubbish possibly containing asbestos. Firefighters used two hose reels, three breathing apparatus and a thermal imaging camera to bring the fire under control and decontamination was carried out… Continue reading Fire engines attend incident on Salthouse Rd, Barrow
County line group sentenced to over 20 years
A man who headed an Organised Crime Group (OCG) from Liverpool was sentenced on Friday 10th June at Newcastle Crown Court for drug supply following a Cumbria Police investigation. Yacine Djalti, 20, from Liverpool but of no fixed abode, was today sentenced to nine years, nine months in prison for Conspiracy to supply heroin… Continue reading County line group sentenced to over 20 years
Barrow welcomed Alan McViety, High Sheriff of Cumbria Interview
We were absolutely delighted to have the High Sheriff of Cumbria Alan McViety at the CANDOFM Studios yesterday. Young People from Walney and Chetwynde Schools asked the High Sheriff a few challenging questions. You can listen again using this link. We want to say huge thanks to Melanie Gale (Walney) and Katherine Parkinson (Chetwynde)… Continue reading Barrow welcomed Alan McViety, High Sheriff of Cumbria Interview
Support for contact between adopted children and birth family not fit for purpose, report finds
Support for adopted children, young people and adults wanting to establish and maintain relationships with birth relatives is not fit for purpose and requires radical improvement, a new report reveals today. The Adoption Barometer report (attached below) published by the charity Adoption UK, shines a light on the challenges facing some of the UK’s most… Continue reading Support for contact between adopted children and birth family not fit for purpose, report finds
New ‘Connected Mobility Hub’ just the ticket to help Local Authorities enhance public transport
Better ticketing and fare offers for passengers could be a little nearer thanks to the launch of a new support service for the North’s non-mayoral local authorities being offered by the sub-national Transport Body, Transport for the North. Transport for the North’s ‘Connected Mobility Hub’ will provide Local Transport Authorities (LTA’s) with specialist support so… Continue reading New ‘Connected Mobility Hub’ just the ticket to help Local Authorities enhance public transport
Mind in Furness has received a garden from Chelsea Flower Show.
Mind in Furness has received a garden from Chelsea Flower Show. Andrea Williams popped down to have a look and chat with Micheal Cassells to hear all about the very exciting plans for this amazing new space.
School clothing grants receive £500k boost in response to cost-of-living crisis
Cumbria County Council’s cabinet has approved a significant increase to school clothing grants in response to the cost-of-living crisis. £500,000 worth of additional funding has been allocated to the school clothing grant fund as part of a new £2m cost of living reserve fund. This means that eligible parents will now receive a clothing grant… Continue reading School clothing grants receive £500k boost in response to cost-of-living crisis