Joining Tony Callister on Drivetime will be Mark Swainson. Updating listeners on the programme “Spark with Mark” this supports mental health through fitness activities.
CandoFM News Archives
Archived News Pages
Man dies following A590 collision
Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses following a road traffic collision which occurred on the A590 near Levens and Gilpin Bridge on Saturday 23rd April at approximately 11pm. A Renault Clio has been involved in a collision with a pedestrian who was taken to Preston Hospital. On the 27th April the pedestrian a… Continue reading Man dies following A590 collision
Police Crime Commisioner welcomes HMICFRS Police Effectiveness report
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, has welcomed the Police Efficiency, Effectiveness and Legitimacy (PEEL) report following an inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). PEEL inspections were introduced in 2014 and assess all Constabularies in England and Wales. The inspections adapt to focus on current policing priorities and… Continue reading Police Crime Commisioner welcomes HMICFRS Police Effectiveness report
Class A drug dealer jailed after he was found in possession of a kilogram of cocaine
A drug dealer found in Ulverston in possession of a kilogram of cocaine worth around £80,000 has been jailed today (27 April) for more than five years. Anthony Reilly, 24, of Theatre Street, Ulverston but originally from the Merseyside area, was arrested on 3 February of this year following a police investigation. Reilly was observed… Continue reading Class A drug dealer jailed after he was found in possession of a kilogram of cocaine
Windermere station event celebrates 175 years of railway
Northern and the railway community has marked 175 years since opening of the Furness Railway at a special event at Windermere station today. The Furness Railway and Lakes Line opened in 1846, transforming the way goods and passengers were transported in the county. It was then extended through Burneside and Staveley to Windermere in 1847.… Continue reading Windermere station event celebrates 175 years of railway
Local Appeal – Assault in Kendal on Tuesday 26th April
Police are investigating an incident where a man has been assaulted resulting in a serious injury. The incident took place at approximately midnight on yesterday (April 26) at the top of Finkle Street, around the area of “The Birdcage” in Kendal. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm… Continue reading Local Appeal – Assault in Kendal on Tuesday 26th April
Local Appeal – Criminal damage of allotments on Walney
Police are investigating a series of damages believed to be linked between the 27th and 30th March and again on 26th April which occurred at the allotments on Mill Lane, Walney. Two polytunnels, a number of security cameras and items within have been damaged. Anyone with information relating to these incidents can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit or call 101, quoting incident… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage of allotments on Walney
Wellbeing walks programme launched in Cumbria
A series of free guided walks which are part of the new national Ramblers Wellbeing Walks programme has launched across Cumbria. Wellbeing Walks encourage people to get out and about in their community and explore their local area. All walks are led by dedicated walk volunteer leaders and are short, over easy terrain and provide… Continue reading Wellbeing walks programme launched in Cumbria
Health services available in Lancashire and South Cumbria over May bank holiday weekend
People living across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been encouraged to be ready for the upcoming May bank holiday weekend by planning ahead for repeat prescriptions and using the most appropriate NHS service. GP surgeries will be closed during this time, including Monday 2 May. For any urgent care needs, patients are asked to visit 111.nhs.uk or… Continue reading Health services available in Lancashire and South Cumbria over May bank holiday weekend
Local Appeal – Assault in the alley between Thwaite Street and Rawlinson Street in Barrow
Cumbria police are appealing for witnesses after a 47-year-old man from Barrow was assaulted in the alley between Thwaite Street and Rawlinson Street in Barrow. The victim has sustained injuries as a result of the assault and was treated at the scene. This incident took place at approximately 10pm on 24th April, 2022. Officers believe… Continue reading Local Appeal – Assault in the alley between Thwaite Street and Rawlinson Street in Barrow