Joining Mai this week on the Green Revolution…. Low Carbon Engagement Officer Rachel Lightbird explains what lowering our carbon footprint means for our homes and our community. She shares the work Art Gene does and how we can take part. Tune in every Saturday 2-3pm
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Quick off the spark: Electric vehicle sales continue to soar in green revolution
Electric vehicle registrations double to more than 74,000 in the North of England as Government’s drive boosts tens of thousands of green jobs and supports all regions to level up Sales of new plug-in vehicles nationally rise by over 70% as UK continues to accelerate towards net-zero transport Transport Secretary meets Northern leaders to expand… Continue reading Quick off the spark: Electric vehicle sales continue to soar in green revolution
Cumbria Constabulary committed to national Race Action Plan
Cumbria Constabulary’s Chief Constable, Michelle Skeer has today (24th May), announced the Force’s commitment to the national Race Action Plan. It is well documented and reported that, nationally, Black communities have less confidence in the police, with more work needed to improve the confidence and trust of black people in UK policing. To address this,… Continue reading Cumbria Constabulary committed to national Race Action Plan
Funding boost to help keep Barrow cycle routes on track
Cumbria County Council has received £4.5 million for two cycling schemes in Barrow-in-Furness. Cumbria County Council in partnership with Barrow Borough Council are delivering a Local Cycling Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Barrow, with an additional boost in funding. The county council applied for funding from the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Active Travel Fund in… Continue reading Funding boost to help keep Barrow cycle routes on track
Local Appeal for Information – Criminal Damage done in Kendal
Police are appealing to any witnesses or anyone who has any information regarding criminal damage that occurred to a vehicle parked on Hayclose Road in Kendal. The damage has been caused between 22:30pm on 20th May and 7am on 21st May. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting incident number… Continue reading Local Appeal for Information – Criminal Damage done in Kendal
Local Appeal – Burglary at Wood Broughton, Cartmel
Police are investigating a burglary at an address in Wood Broughton, Cartmel where a Honda 500 quad bike was taken. The property was targeted overnight between 21/05/2022 and 22/05/2022 and Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary at Wood Broughton, Cartmel
Cumbrian organisations gather to tackle drugs in the county
Tackling the impact of drugs was top of the agenda at the Safer Cumbria Partnership drugs summit recently, providing the opportunity for key partners from across the county, to discuss the future public health approach to addressing the impact of drugs on communities in Cumbria. Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall, as Chair… Continue reading Cumbrian organisations gather to tackle drugs in the county
NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme supports Lancashire and South Cumbria residents
Since April 2021, nearly 2,000 people from Lancashire and South Cumbria have taken part in a programme designed to prevent them from developing Type 2 diabetes. The Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme (NDPP) supports people at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by helping them to manage their weight, eat more healthily and be… Continue reading NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme supports Lancashire and South Cumbria residents
Barrow Foodbank and partners to provide meal deals for Foodbank clients for the Jubilee Celebrations
Barrow Foodbank are happy to announce that they are working in partnership with CandoFM & Morrisons Barrow to provide a small, fresh meal deal for foodbank clients to attend the Jacob’s Join Jubilee Celebrations on Saturday 4th June in Barrow Town Centre. This will only be accessible by ticket which can be provided at the… Continue reading Barrow Foodbank and partners to provide meal deals for Foodbank clients for the Jubilee Celebrations
Catch up… Drivetime will be Kingston Carter
Joining Tony Callister on Wednesday’s Drivetime will be Kingston Carter chatting all things Royal Shakespeare Company and his acting career. Tune into Tony Callister at Drivetime every Wednesday 3-6pm