Simon Fell MP has welcomed the Autumn Budget and Spending Review, saying it will help working families meet the cost of living, support businesses’ recovery, deliver world-class public services, and drive economic growth across the country. Key announcements to help with the cost of living include a significant tax cut for low-income families by… Continue reading Simon Fell MP says Budget is delivering a stronger economy for people in Barrow and Furness
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Barrow’s £16m levelling up fund bid gets go-ahead as part of Chancellor’s Budget Boost
PEOPLE in Barrow & Furness are set to benefit from today’s Budget with Barrow’s transformational Levelling Up Fund bid having been given the go-ahead as part of the Government’s commitment to level up every part of the UK. The bid will transform Barrow’s covered market into an open accessible space with a new food… Continue reading Barrow’s £16m levelling up fund bid gets go-ahead as part of Chancellor’s Budget Boost
Mai in the Afternoon with guests from Furness Refugee Support Interview
As the Furness area prepared to welcome refugee families from Afghanistan, Furness Refugee Support is hosting an evening of live music on Friday 29th October at the Hope and Anchor in Ulverston. The money raised through tickets, a quiz and a raffle will help the families settle into their new homes. Liz Nugent and… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon with guests from Furness Refugee Support Interview
Commissioner Listens to the d/Deaf community
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is hosting a public surgery on Wednesday 27 October 10-11.30am with Cumbria Deaf Association and some of their British Sign Language users and volunteers at 5 Castle Street, Kendal, LA9 7AD to listen to members of the d/Deaf community’s views on policing matters in Cumbria. Peter… Continue reading Commissioner Listens to the d/Deaf community
SportZone with guest Matt Ryder
On this week’s Sportzone is Matt Ryder, well known for his sporting exploits in the Furness area who is going to Nepal next week to take on his biggest challenge yet; climbing Mount Everest! Matt explains how he has taken to a new hobby of walking all the ‘Wainwright’ fells in the Lake district… Continue reading SportZone with guest Matt Ryder
The Pete Special with Country Affair 5 Nov
Pete will be chatting with The Country Affair on the Pete Special on Friday 5 November. Country Affair are supporting Ward Thomas at Forum on 5th November. Tickets are available from https://www.theforumbarrow.co.uk/event/ward-thomas/ Tune into the Pete Special every Monday 10am-12pm and Friday 10am-1pm.
Andrea with guest Jason Clark, Support Bubble
Andrea on Drivetime was chatting with Jason Clark from the Support Bubble, an online group to support each other through lockdown, covid 19, a way to connect in difficult situations and provide suggestions for each other https://www.facebook.com/groups/3148839425148281/ Andrea at Drivetime every
NHS Delivers Booster Vaccine To Half Of Eligible People Aged 50 and Over
Half of eligible people aged 50 and over have already received their Covid booster jab in England, as the biggest and fastest vaccination programme in NHS history continues. More than 4.5 million people aged 50 and over – 4,547,927 people – have received a top-up in protection in less than six weeks as part… Continue reading NHS Delivers Booster Vaccine To Half Of Eligible People Aged 50 and Over
Andrea at Drivetime chats with Anthony Hewitt about Ulverston Music Festival
Anthony Hewitt, Britain’s most gifted pianist, with a career spanning two decades, was Andrea’s guest on Drivetime. Anthony is, once again, supporting Ulverston Music Festival and gives his recommendations on the ‘must see’ recitals in this fabulous event. For information and tickets contact the Coronation Hall on 01229 587140, https://www.thecoro.co.uk or buy tickets on the… Continue reading Andrea at Drivetime chats with Anthony Hewitt about Ulverston Music Festival
Simple home adaptations to help prevent a fall
Around 14,000 people die every year in the UK as a direct result of falls or injuries sustained, with around a third of people aged 65 and over falling at least once a year. As we get older it’s not unusual to become unsteady on your feet and even though falling is quite common… Continue reading Simple home adaptations to help prevent a fall