A week-long surrender is providing people in Cumbria the chance to hand in unwanted knives. Operation Sceptre is being run as part of a national drive to tackle knife crime and stop potentially dangerous blades falling into the wrong hands. The surrender, which will apply countywide, will run from Monday 8th and Sunday 14th November.… Continue reading Week-long knife surrender launches in Cumbria
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Memories in Music by Dignity in Dementia 6 Nov 21
Another chance to hear Di’s Helpful Hints for family carers supporting people living with dementia in their own homes. This week Di talks about the nature of memory and how objects, photographs, sound and smell can trigger positive memories for the people they care for. For further advice or support, please use the contact details… Continue reading Memories in Music by Dignity in Dementia 6 Nov 21
‘Green Revolution’ will be hosted by Mai Harrison every week commencing Wednesday 10th November
CANDOFM will be broadcasting a climate emergency show every week commencing Wednesday 10th November at 1 pm. The first guest on the show is Councillor Therese Assoud, Lead Member for Climate Emergency. ‘Green Revolution’ will be hosted by Mai Harrison. Mai is very passionate about climate change, in fact, we couldn’t have picked a… Continue reading ‘Green Revolution’ will be hosted by Mai Harrison every week commencing Wednesday 10th November
Man who died following A590 collision formally identified
A man who died following a collision on the A590 has been identified. Officers were called at about 5.45pm on Thursday (November 4) to a collision involving a Honda CRV and a tractor. The driver of the Honda, Tony “Smudge” Smith, 52, from Barrow, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The collision happened on the… Continue reading Man who died following A590 collision formally identified
Police appealing for witnesses following fatal A590 collision
Police are investigating a road traffic collision that occurred on the A590 at approximately 5:45pm yesterday (Nov 5) on the westbound carriageway between J36 and Brettargh Holt Roundabout. The collision involved a Honda CRV and a tractor. The driver of the Honda CRV a man in his 50s from Barrow was pronounced deceased at… Continue reading Police appealing for witnesses following fatal A590 collision
Stagecoach announces free travel for veterans and military personnel across the UK on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday
Free travel for military and ex-military personnel on 11thand 14th November Commitment will continue annually New employee led Veterans Network key to Stagecoach commitment Stagecoach has confirmed its ongoing commitment to the armed forces by announcing that it will be offering free travel for veterans and military personnel on its bus and tram services right across… Continue reading Stagecoach announces free travel for veterans and military personnel across the UK on Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday
Local Appeals: Theft of aluminium wiring from a site in Hawthwaite Lane, Barrow
Police are appealing for information following the theft of aluminium wiring from a site in Hawthwaite Lane, Barrow. It happened sometime between 10pm on Tuesday October 26 and 9am on Wednesday October 27. It is suspected a vehicle was used. Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit, quoting incident 138 of October 29.… Continue reading Local Appeals: Theft of aluminium wiring from a site in Hawthwaite Lane, Barrow
ShowStoppers with guests John Edwards and Paul Blake “Kinky Boots”
Russ’s guests this Sunday in ShowStoppers are John Edwards and Paul Blake who will be talking all things Kinky Boots on at the Forum 9th to the 13th November. Tune in every Sunday from 5pm
The Pete Special with Country Affair
Pete Sexton chats with Tony Regan and Kevin Brennan aka County Affair about their life and career in music since meeting up at school many years ago. “This evening County Affair will be performing at the Forum along with Ward Thomas which should be an excellent evening of entertainment.” Country Affair are supporting Ward… Continue reading The Pete Special with Country Affair
Local Appeal: Police are appealing for witnesses, incident Fri 29th Oct Abbots Vale, Barrow
It is reported that a man was in possession of a firearm which was found to be an imitation. During the incident a man and women were assaulted, the man suffered facial injuries. Damage was also caused to a property. An 18-year-old man from Barrow was arrested on suspicion of Two counts Criminal damage… Continue reading Local Appeal: Police are appealing for witnesses, incident Fri 29th Oct Abbots Vale, Barrow