On the show this Saturday from 4pm, Diane Smillie from Dignity in Dementia is back with another of Di’s Helpful Hints for family carers. This week she is talking about visual challenges that a person living with dementia might face How a deterioration in spatial awareness might lead to falls or an inability to… Continue reading Memories in Music 31 July 21
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Two men jailed for burglary, theft and fraud offences
Two men were jailed on Friday (July 23) at Preston Crown court for multiple offences having taken advantage of a vulnerable victim at his home in Ulverston. Darren O’Connor, 56, of Anstable Road, Morecambe and John Hendry, 59 of Heysham Road, Morecambe was sentenced to five years each. Their sentences are in relation to… Continue reading Two men jailed for burglary, theft and fraud offences
Local Appeals – Police are investigating an incident of grievous bodily harm
Police are investigating an incident of grievous bodily harm which occurred on Sunday 11th July 2021 at 3.30am. It was reported that a 26-year-old man was walking home along Thompson Street when he was hit from behind with an object by an unknown person. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any relating information… Continue reading Local Appeals – Police are investigating an incident of grievous bodily harm
Dementia Awareness Interview
This week Furness General Hospital is hosting live music to mark a week of Dementia Awareness. Pete Sexton and Mai chat about where to join in and they share a few extra surprises Pete has planned for the event.
Commissioner’s Property Fund Supports Local Projects Aimed at Reducing Anti-social behaviour
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall’s property fund, which sees the money confiscated from criminals and placed back into communities to help reduce anti-social behaviour and crime, recently awarded local projects £12,894 supporting prevention initiatives and diversionary projects for young people. Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner comments: “As well as accepting applications that… Continue reading Commissioner’s Property Fund Supports Local Projects Aimed at Reducing Anti-social behaviour
Andrea is joined by playwright Sue de Gryther and actor Richard Braithwaite
Andrea is joined by playwright Sue de Gryther and actor Richard Braithwaite on The Afternoon Show. Sue’s most recent play “You talk, I’ll listen” has been adapted for radio and will be aired on CANDOFM this Sunday and Monday evening at 7pm. Its an emotional and touching portrayal of two men struggling with mental… Continue reading Andrea is joined by playwright Sue de Gryther and actor Richard Braithwaite
The Rotary Show 31 July 21
Brian Boyd talks to Dave Coverdale, former President of the Rotary Club of Barrow, about how Rotary fit in to the September 18th K2B and C2B charity walks, and how Rotary raise money under their own steam as well. Tune in Saturday from 3pm.
Andrea in the Afternoon with guest Chris Nelson Ulverston Lantern Festival
Joining Andrea on the Afternoon show this Thursday from 1pm will be Chris Nelson who is part of the organising committee for the Ulverston Lantern Festival which is taking place on 25th September. Ulverston Lantern Festival will take place on Saturday, September 25th, 2021. In 2020 we were forced by the pandemic to hold… Continue reading Andrea in the Afternoon with guest Chris Nelson Ulverston Lantern Festival
Police are investigating sexual assault in Barrow
Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred between 3:30am and 4am on Saturday 24th July 2021, on Cavendish Street / Dalkeith Street. The incident involved a woman and a man. The man is described as approximately 6ft of stocky build with dark hair. It is reported the man made non-consensual sexual contact with… Continue reading Police are investigating sexual assault in Barrow
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) issued their final report after the conclusion of their investigation into maladministration
Barrow in Furness women’s pension campaigners give qualified welcome to Ombudsman’s finding of maladministration and seek a fair and fast solution to the Parliamentary & Health Service Ombudsman’s finding of maladministration against the Department for Work and Pensions The Ombudsman has ruled that the Department was guilty of maladministration from 2004 onwards when it… Continue reading Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) issued their final report after the conclusion of their investigation into maladministration