On The Rotary Show this month, Brian Boyd will be joined by Rotary Club of Barrow member, Mike Lovell and Rotary Club of Furness Peninsula member, Geoff McCreedy to chat about the latest projects in the Rotary world. Tune into The Rotary Show every last Saturday of the month from 3pm
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Local Appeal – Witnesses in relation to assault on 52-year-old woman, Crellin Street, Barrow
Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to an incident where a 52-year-old woman was assaulted. The incident occurred at approximately 11pm on Monday 14th February 2022 on Crellin Street, Barrow-in-Furness. Police wish to speak with a woman who may have been in the area on the time and date in relation to this… Continue reading Local Appeal – Witnesses in relation to assault on 52-year-old woman, Crellin Street, Barrow
Independent Non-Executive Members appointed for new NHS organisation
Five new non-executive members have been appointed as designate members of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board as the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System prepares to continue to build partnership working across health and care in our area. Subject to passage through Parliament, the Health and Care Bill is set… Continue reading Independent Non-Executive Members appointed for new NHS organisation
PCC Supports Women’s Outreach Services in Kendal
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall visited Women’s Community Matters outreach service at Kendal Town Hall today, to see first-hand how this new pilot study is providing practical and emotional support to women experiencing crisis. The pilot study is looking at developing ways to help women in the South Lakeland area access services… Continue reading PCC Supports Women’s Outreach Services in Kendal
Simon Fell MP welcomes £33,075 funding boost for Barrow-in-Furness to support domestic abuse victims
Simon Fell MP has welcomed the Conservative Government’s decision to give councils £125 million to provide vital support services for domestic abuse victims in 2022-23, taking the total support to date to £330 million. This funding will play an important role in funding healthcare, social workers and benefits, interpreters, immigration advice and other specialist… Continue reading Simon Fell MP welcomes £33,075 funding boost for Barrow-in-Furness to support domestic abuse victims
Barrow Poverty Truth Commission
Andrea is joined by Kate Love to talk about the Barrow Poverty Truth Commission. Barrow Poverty Truth Commission is an initiative in Barrow in Furness that has been launched to help people in poverty. In September 2020 Barrow Borough Council declared a poverty emergency. The Poverty Truth Commission aims to help people over… Continue reading Barrow Poverty Truth Commission
CandoFM on your Smart Speaker
Did you know CandoFM is also available on your smart speaker by asking your Alexa/GoogleHub/etc to “Play CandoFM” Wake up to Cando… On your smart speaker/Alexa “Wake me up at 6am to CandoFM” CandoFM is available on over 50 different radio apps too but if you know any we are not on please let us… Continue reading CandoFM on your Smart Speaker
Relocation of Persons, Arnside (South Lakeland)
At 18:27 hours on the 15th February 2022, three appliances attended an incident on the promenade in Arnside. Fire service personnel assisted the North West Ambulance Service with re-housing various residents after a care home lost power. Fire service personnel were engaged for several hours.
Police appealing for witnesses following collision on Greengate Street, Barrow
Police are appealing for information following a collision on Greengate Street, Barrow Officers were called by North West Ambulance Service at 7:07am today (Feb 16) The collision involved a Ford Transit and motorcycle. The driver of the Ford a man in his 40s from Barrow was uninjured. The rider of the motorcycle a man… Continue reading Police appealing for witnesses following collision on Greengate Street, Barrow
Barrow man jailed after violent street attack
A Barrow man has been jailed for three years after he admitted grievous bodily harm following a violent street attack. Stuart Wilkie, 45, of Earle Street, Barrow, was sentenced yesterday (15 Feb) after an attack on a man which included stamping on his head. The assault occurred on the junction of Paradise… Continue reading Barrow man jailed after violent street attack