The new CandoFM schdule launches on Monday 31 January 2022…. All new schedule from Monday? starts with the Breakfast Show from the earlier time of 6am… New Shows, New Format, New Presenters… but with all your favourite features including local news and interviews. For all the updates keep an eye on the website and… Continue reading New Schedule Launching Monday 31 January 2022!!!
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Catch up… The Rotary Show 29 January 2022
Brian Boyd talks with Rotary Club members Frank Randall from the RC of Furness, Helen Dixon from the RC of Furness Peninsula and Dave Coverdale from the RC of Barrow, talking about ongoing Rotary projects in the local community and plans for 2022.
Catch up… Memories in Music, Dignity in Dementia – Helpful Hints Hearing Challenges
On the show today, there is another chance to hear Diane Smillie from Dignity in Dementia with one of her Helpful Hints for family carers. This week she is talking about hearing challenges. Sometimes a person living with dementia can find loud or sudden noises distressful. Di explains how this can affect those… Continue reading Catch up… Memories in Music, Dignity in Dementia – Helpful Hints Hearing Challenges
New Protections for Children under Domestic Abuse Reform
Press Release from the Office of Simon Fell MP Date: 27 January 2022 • New provisions were signed into law today which provide legal recognition that children can be victims of domestic abuse. • The provisions come as part of the Government’s Domestic Abuse Act, which introduces a range of measures to protect victims… Continue reading New Protections for Children under Domestic Abuse Reform
Teenager charged after 15-year-old injured at school
A 16-year-old who was arrested following an incident at a South Cumbria school on Tuesday (25 Jan) where a 15-year-old was injured has been charged. The 16-year-old, who cannot be named due to his age, has been charged overnight with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article on a school premises. … Continue reading Teenager charged after 15-year-old injured at school
PCC welcomes support from the Police and Crime Panel to increase council tax
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall has received unanimous support from the Police and Crime Panel on the proposals to increase the policing element of the council tax precept at a meeting on 25th January. Each year, Cumbria Constabulary is part funded by government grants and the rest is funded by residents… Continue reading PCC welcomes support from the Police and Crime Panel to increase council tax
Have your say in Cumbria’s Fire Governance Consultation
In July 2021, the UK Government announced that Cumbria would be divided in to two unitary authorities from April 2023, replacing the current arrangement of the six district councils and the overarching County Council. An outcome of this change is that the governance responsibility of Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) needs to… Continue reading Have your say in Cumbria’s Fire Governance Consultation
Local Appeal – Investigation into Barrow man being verbally abused and threatened by another male in Barrow Town Centre
Police are investigating reports of a 25-year-old Barrow man being verbally abused and threatened by another male at the bus stops opposite Wilkinson’s in Barrow Town Centre at around 4:30pm on Monday 24th January. The suspect is described as wearing a black puffer jacket with the hood up and carrying a white JD bag, and is believed to… Continue reading Local Appeal – Investigation into Barrow man being verbally abused and threatened by another male in Barrow Town Centre
Local Appeal – Police Investigate Assault on Brogden Street, Ulverston
Police are investigating an assault that occurred on Tuesday 25th January at around 4:50pm on Brogden Street, Ulverston. The victim, a man in his thirties from Ulverston, has sustained injuries to his face after being repeatedly punched by two male suspects. The suspects have been described as two males aged 15-20 both with brown hair,… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police Investigate Assault on Brogden Street, Ulverston
Cumbria’s road users are being advised about upcoming changes to the Highway Code
The Cumbria Road Safety Partnership are urging locals to read the up-and-coming changes to the Highway code. The partnership includes members from Cumbria Police, Cumbria County Council and Highways. On 29 January 2022 eight new rules are being introduced, along with 49 updates to existing rules, to better protect more vulnerable road users. The… Continue reading Cumbria’s road users are being advised about upcoming changes to the Highway Code