During this year’s National Stroke Awareness Month, which takes place annually in May, health officials in Lancashire and South Cumbria are encouraging local residents to become more stroke aware to enable them to act F.A.S.T on the symptoms of stroke to save lives. A stroke is a serious life-threatening condition which occurs when the blood… Continue reading Act F.A.S.T this National Stroke Awareness Month
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New date for the resurfacing in Barrow and South Lakeland
In total, Cumbria County Council is investing £4.56 million in its resurfacing projects across Cumbria, including £1.44 million in South Lakeland and £360,000 in Barrow. Works planned for today, have been moved to Saturday (7 May), due to bad weather. The work will begin from approximately 8am to 12pm (or early afternoon) the A5087 (Coast Road between… Continue reading New date for the resurfacing in Barrow and South Lakeland
The Stinky Fish Challenge raising funds for CADAS
Roasted coffee beans, fresh baked bread and sizzling bacon are food smells which make your tummy rumble with excitement. But let’s forget about those and talk about surströmming, one of the world’s smelliest foods, which tastes pretty good, but its strong rotten egg smell will make you feel sick before you even get to try… Continue reading The Stinky Fish Challenge raising funds for CADAS
What do a giant squid and NASA-inspired space training have in common?
Find out at the FREE nationwide Tour De Moon Convoy this summer! Moon Convoy is a fully sustainable armada of vehicles, stopping in towns and cities across the UK – its arrival in Newcastle, Leicester and Southampton marks the beginning of their four day, fully programmed festivals. Moon Convoy also stops at a further 10… Continue reading What do a giant squid and NASA-inspired space training have in common?
Local Appeal – Assault of man on Hollywood Park, Barrow
Police are investigating a report of an assault which occurred on 23rd April at approximately 11:55pm at Hollywood Park, Barrow-in-Furness. The victim an 18-year-old man was in his vehicle when he was approached by two males and assaulted. He suffered injuries to his face and ribs as a result. Police are appealing for witnesses to… Continue reading Local Appeal – Assault of man on Hollywood Park, Barrow
Star of Strictly Come Dancing and the West End, Craig Revel Horwood heads to Barrow
BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing star, Craig Revel Horwood, is taking to the road in the Spring with his debut solo tour! Join Craig as he talks about his life from Australia to the West End to Strictly, reveals a wealth of backstage gossip with his trademark wit and candour, and gives a very special performance of some of… Continue reading Star of Strictly Come Dancing and the West End, Craig Revel Horwood heads to Barrow
Drugs warrant executed following community concerns
Police today (May 4) acted on community concerns and arrested a man after carrying out a drugs warrant at a property in Longreins Road, Barrow. Officers also seized a significant amount of cannabis, suspected drugs paraphernalia and an extendable baton following the warrant, carried out at 8.20am. The arrested man, 22, of Barrow, was arrested… Continue reading Drugs warrant executed following community concerns
Catch up…. ELVIS will be with Russ Palmer on Thursday’s Drivetime!!!!
Russ Palmer was joined on Thursday’s Drivetime by ELVIS (Mark Summers)….. Russ will be chatting to Mark about The Elvis Legacy which will be one of the acts at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee party in Barrow Town Centre on 4 Jun….. ELVIS (mark Summers) Her Majesty, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Event is to be… Continue reading Catch up…. ELVIS will be with Russ Palmer on Thursday’s Drivetime!!!!
Proud to announce Stollers as a sponsor of CANDOFM.
You may have heard some of the Stollers messages in the afternoon on CANDOFM. We are absolutely delighted to announce Stoller as a sponsor of CANDOFM. Stollers are huge supporters of numerous local community initiatives and very big supporters of St Mary’s Hospice They wanted to support CANDOFM too. Our presenter and assistant Station Manager Andrea… Continue reading Proud to announce Stollers as a sponsor of CANDOFM.
PCC Property Fund provides British Sign Language translators at Police drop-in sessions
In support of Deaf Awareness Week (2–8 May), Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall is promoting local support services available to the deaf community and raising awareness of the importance of access to British Sign language (BSL) interpreters. Many people with severe and profound hearing loss use BSL as their first language. They are often… Continue reading PCC Property Fund provides British Sign Language translators at Police drop-in sessions