Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, has agreed the policing budget for the next financial year following support from the public, the Chief Constable, and the Police and Crime Panel. Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner Peter McCall, said: “I’m pleased to approve the budget that will provide the Chief Constable with the… Continue reading PCC Agrees Budget for 2022-2023
The NHS across Lancashire and South Cumbria is working together to make inroads into waiting lists, ensuring patients with the greatest clinical need and who have waited the longest are prioritised for care and treatment. Recently announced plans show how the NHS will address backlogs built up during the COVID-19 pandemic and tackle long… Continue reading Tackling the NHS Backlog in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is inviting people to share their views on policing at an online surgery on 16 February from 12.30-2pm. Peter McCall commented: “An important aspect of my role is listening to the public. The online public surgeries are a great way to hear directly from local communities about… Continue reading Commissioner to Hold Online Surgery
With Valentine’s Day looming – get your special messages of affection for that special person in your life to Pete Sexton by noon on Saturday so they can be broadcast between 9am – 12pm on Monday 14th Feb. Send to contact@candofm.co.uk with ‘Pete’s Valentine messages’ in Subject bar. Don’t forget to include details of… Continue reading The Pete Special – Valentine’s Messages
Simon Fell has welcomed new figures showing that 6000 employees across Barrow and Furness have been automatically enrolled into a workplace pension with 1350 employers. More than 10 million employees are now participating in an automatic enrolment workplace pension – meaning there are a record-breaking number of pension savers. Today’s figures show… Continue reading Simon Fell MP welcomes boost to 6000 workers in Barrow and Furness from ten years of automatic enrolement
This week, Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is celebrating National Apprenticeship week and the first recruit to be taken on in the PCC office, is Bronwyn Musgrave who is doing an Apprenticeship in Business and Administration Level 3 course at Carlisle College. National Apprenticeship week shines a light on the positive impact apprentices can make… Continue reading Commissioners Office Supports Apprenticeship Scheme
Joining Tony Callister on Wednesday’s Drivetime will be Barra Culture who are in to discuss new community programmes. Also on the show Gary Salt will be in to chat about local band “God Damn Smile”, their new music and upcoming projects. Tune into Drivetime with Tony Callister 4-6pm every Wednesday.
Skateboarding, graffiti art, outdoor singing and even a flock of pom pom sheep are among more than 25 projects supported by Boosting Barrow’s Creativity scheme. Run by Barra Culture, Boosting Barrow’s Creativity provides opportunities for artists, creatives, community groups and anyone with a creative idea to apply for support to make their ideas a… Continue reading Creativity Thrives In Barrow
Police are investigating an incident of public order that occurred at around 10:30pm on Sunday 6th February on Quebec Street, Ulverston Officers would like to speak to anyone who has information regarding a male in a grey hooded top and black bodywarmer who was in the area and has been shouting threats to passers… Continue reading Local Appeal – Incident of public order Quebec Street, Ulverston
Following new lines of enquiry, police are appealing for witnesses to a reported assault on Amphitrite Street, Walney. The reported incident occurred on the 24th January 2022 at around 8:35pm and involved two local teenage boys aged 16 and 15. The 16-year-old boy sustained minor injury that did not require hospital attention. … Continue reading Local Appeal – Reported Assault Amphitrite Street, Walney