The NHS Covid vaccination programme will today (Wednesday) open up to everyone in their thirties as the biggest and most successful vaccination drive in NHS history begins inviting people aged 30 and 31 years old. One million more people aged 30 and 31 will be invited by text over the coming days, leaving only adults… Continue reading Everybody Aged 30 And Over Now Able To Get Their Covid Jab
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Cumbria Police: Local appeals- 26th May 2021
Police are investigating an incident of harassment that occurred in Barrow town centre at approximately 11pm on the 1st May. It was reported that a teenager caused distress to a person with a disability. The teenager was described as male, 16-17 years old, wearing a grey duffle coat and riding a bike that had a… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Local appeals- 26th May 2021
Local Appeals – 24/05/21
Police are appealing to anyone who may have any information regarding damage that has been caused to a window of a property in the area of Ulverston Road, Dalton. The damage occurred some time between 1am and 8am 23rd May 2021. Anyone with any information should contact Cumbria Police on 101 and quote log number… Continue reading Local Appeals – 24/05/21
Project appoints new key worker to help women facing complex barriers to gaining employment
A project which supports people who face multiple and complex barriers to gaining employment has appointed its newest key worker. The Building Better Opportunities Getting Cumbria to Work (BBO GCtW) project supports people in the Barrow and South Lakes area aged 18 and above, who are either unemployed or economically inactive and are furthest removed… Continue reading Project appoints new key worker to help women facing complex barriers to gaining employment
Andrea in the Afternoon 25 May Ulverston Market Traders Takeover
Tune into Andrea in the Afternoon Tuesday from 1-3pm when she will be part of the Ulverston Market Traders takeover. All the links will be done by shopkeepers and market stall holders in Ulverston. Tune in and see if your your favourite is on CandoFM.
Driver at Drivetime with Jay Broome and Ray Dowling charity single for SAFA
Steve Forster-Driver was joined on Drivetime by Ray Dowling and Jay Broome. They played “Living in a Mad World” live in the studio and chatted about the inspirations behind the rendition of the classic song for the charity SAFA. Here is the full track and please,if you can, download it from the link below as… Continue reading Driver at Drivetime with Jay Broome and Ray Dowling charity single for SAFA
PCC urges public to protect themselves as new criminal technology emerges
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging the public to secure their phones, laptops and online presence following a visit to the Cyber and Digital Crime Unit (CDCU). The Unit, based at Cumbria Police HQ, celebrated two years since the unit launched. The CDCU, which is funded by the PCC, opened on Monday… Continue reading PCC urges public to protect themselves as new criminal technology emerges
Milestone reached as millionth person vaccinated in Lancashire and South Cumbria
More than 1 million people in Lancashire and South Cumbria have now had at least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the largest vaccination programme in NHS history – and over 50 million people have been vaccinated across the UK. In the first three months of 2021, volunteers gave more than 50,300… Continue reading Milestone reached as millionth person vaccinated in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Cumbria County Council Fire Incidents Update
At 16:42 hours on Friday the 21st May 2021, three fire engines attended an outbuilding fire at Ormsgill Lane, Barrow-in-Furness. Firefighters used two hose reel jets and one breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire, which involved a shed. Crews were detained for two hours.
Local Appeals – May 23, 2021
Police are investigating two incidents – and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The first is a report of a sexual assault and common assault on a woman, in her twenties, on Monday (May 17) at about 6.30pm in Barrow Park. The second is a report of a woman… Continue reading Local Appeals – May 23, 2021