At 13:18 hours on Wednesday 8th September 2021, three fire appliances from Barrow and Ulverston were called to reports of a domestic property fire on Talisman Close, Barrow-in-Furness. Firefighters rescued one casualty, using six breathing apparatus, two hose reel jets and one safety jet. Firefighters also administered oxygen therapy on scene, and… Continue reading Fire incidents: Talisman Close, Barrow
Russ’s guests today on ShowStoppers are Steve Carrick and Phil McIntosh talking about the BODS & Voce concert Light up the Stage, on at the Forum next week. Tune in from 5pm
On the show today, Diane Smillie from Dignity in Dementia is back with another of Di’s Helpful Hints for family carers. This week she is talking about singing and how beneficial singing can be for a person living with dementia, for bringing back good memories but also as a mood changer. It can include… Continue reading Memories in Music 11 Sep 21
On this week’s Sportzone show is Emma Armstrong player and social media representative for the South Lakes Women Hockey Team based in Ulverston. Emma tells us about the impact of the Covid situation on the club and following promotion, how they are preparing for the new season in the Northern League Division 2 having… Continue reading SportZone with Emma Armstrong, South Lakes Women Hockey Team
Officers are educating drivers on protecting vulnerable road users in Cumbria as part of a National Police Chief Council (NPCC) campaign. Officers will be carrying out operational activity between Monday 13th and Friday 19th September, alongside a social media campaign which started on Monday 6th September. Vulnerable road users are those on our roads… Continue reading Operation to keep people safe on Cumbria’s roads set to commence
A scheme that sees banks, building societies and Post Offices work with police stopped fraud worth more than £250,000 in Cumbria in the first half of this year. The Banking Protocol led to nearly 60 emergency calls being made in the county between January and July, protecting customers from losing an average of £5,710… Continue reading Banking scheme stops fraud worth £250,000 this year
Police are investigating a burglary, in a residential property garage on Abbots Way, that occurred overnight 9th-10th August 2021. It was reported that a high value CUBE electric bicycle was stolen. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any relating information, can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 118 of the 10 August.… Continue reading Local Appeals – Garage Burglary, Abbots Way, Grange Over Sands
With thanks to investment through Sport England’s Tackling Inequalities Fund, Active Cumbria, part of Cumbria County Council’s Public Health team will be working with Cumbria CVS, and PR and social media company WeareIntro, to support organisations that provide sport and physical activity across Cumbria. The programme called Fit for the Future will see a… Continue reading Providers of Sport and Physical Activity to benefit from Organisational Support through new ‘Fit for the Future’ Programme
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging motorists to drive safely on the county’s rural roads. Although the roads are becoming quieter following the summer holidays, rural roads can still be dangerous if motorists do not drive safely to the highway code. Speaking on the rural roads, PCC Peter McCall, said:… Continue reading PCC urges motorists to stay safe on rural roads
All Singing! All Swinging! Friday 10 September 7.30pm Tickets £22 + booking fee This concert spectacular celebrates the fabulous music and tells the incredible story of the world-famous Rat Pack. Led by a bona fide star of swing music, ‘Ray Quinn’. Ray’s debut album, ‘My Way’, features songs from this… Continue reading All Singing! All Swinging!