The incredible efforts from NHS staff, local partners and volunteers have been praised as the region marks the first year anniversary of the biggest vaccination programme in history. In the 12 months since the programme started on 8 December 2020, more than 3 million doses have been given, including around 550,000 booster jabs, at… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria celebrates one year anniversary of COVID-19 vaccination programme
Low Furness Councillor Ben Cooper has welcomed support from South Lakeland District Council to help tackle dog fouling, following local complaints, as instances of dog mess on public footpaths, pavements and grass verges are on the rise again with perpetrators taking advantage of longer winter nights. In a written response to Councillor Cooper, South… Continue reading Low Furness Councillor secures support to tackle dog fouling
Get Safe Online experts will be in The Lanes Shopping Centre in Carlisle on Saturday 11 December providing the public with free expert advice on how to stay safe and shop safe online this Christmas. The team will be available from 10am – 2pm to answer any questions around online safety and how… Continue reading Free expert advice on how to stay safe online
Health leaders across Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging people to talk about their money worries and not find themselves in debt this Christmas. The message comes as part of the latest phase of Lancashire and South Cumbria Health and Care Partnership’s Let’s Keep Talking suicide prevention campaign. More than 14 million people have… Continue reading Don’t get into debt this Christmas: talk about your money worries
On the heels of COP 26, the international environmental conference, Jayne Moorby shares her experience of the event and the green opportunities available to young people and businesses. Mai and Jayne chat about her involvement with the Oxley Group, school outreach and as Chair of the Cumbria Careers Hub Cornerstone Employer Group. Join us… Continue reading Green Revolution with guest Jayne Moorby 8 Dec 21
An operation that aims to stop repeat cases of domestic abuse has been re-launched by Cumbria Police this month (December) to help those suffering again and again from these incidents. Operation County targets repeat offenders while also offering additional support to victims and their families. People who have been identified as repeat victims will… Continue reading Operation to stop repeat domestic abuse underway in Cumbria
On this weeks Sportzone is the newly appointed Head coach of Barrow Raiders Ladies rugby team Amanda Wilkinson. Amanda provides an insight into her early athletics days at Hoad Harriers before trying her hand at Rugby League with Barrow Ladies. She then progressed into coaching and became the Rugby League’s first female Level 3… Continue reading Catch up…. SportZone with guest Amanda Wilkinson, Barrow Raiders Ladies rugby team Interview
Health bosses across Lancashire and South Cumbria are urging people to look out for their relatives, friends or neighbours who are on their own this winter. Social isolation during the pandemic has been an increased problem with many people, old and young, struggling with a lack of social contact, but this is not a… Continue reading Look out for the elderly this winter