Colin Garnett, manager of Barrow BID is Andrea’s guest on The Afternoon Show. He reflects on the BIDs first term, the impact of COVID-19 and looks forward to a second term with the up coming ballot on 24th June. The Afternoon Show with Andrea 1pm till 3 Thursday 8 April.
On Thursday 08 April 2021 SAFA Cumbria will launch a ‘Self-Care Toolbox’ of resources to support mental health and wellbeing across Cumbria. The Toolbox is an innovative, digital initiative which has been developed in collaboration with individuals, communities and organisations across Cumbria. It has the potential to put the county in a strong position to… Continue reading SAFA Cumbria launches “Self-Care Toolbox” of resources to support mental health and wellbeing across Cumbria
Barrow and Furness Constituency Labour Party has confirmed its support for a new unitary local government structure, proposed by three existing councils, that will cover the Morecambe Bay area. The new authority would be known as The Bay Authority and would take over all the various local government functions currently carried out by Cumbria… Continue reading Barrow and Furness Labour throw their support behind the creation of a new Bay Unitary Authority
Barrow Police are investigating an assault which occurred on Sunday 4th April at around 7:45am in the rear alley behind Cavendish Street in Barrow, just off Dalkeith Street. A 63-year-old man from Barrow was reported to have been hit over the head with a piece of wood or similar implement and has suffered bruising to… Continue reading Police Appeal – Police investigating an assault Sunday 4th April
At 07:28 hours on 4th April 2021, three fire engines attended a kitchen fire at Leather Lane, Ulverston. Firefighters administered oxygen to one casualty and used two breathing apparatus. Crews remained on scene for approximately thirty-five minutes.
Officers from the constabulary are taking part in a two-week campaign aimed at motorcycle and pedal cycle safety. The 2 Wheel campaign, led by the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC), begins on Monday 5th April for two weeks with enforcement being carried out in the second week. The campaign aims to raise awareness and educate… Continue reading Two-Wheel campaign launched in Cumbria
At 18:50 hours on 3rd April 2021, two fire engines attended a fire on Crellin Street, Barrow-in-Furness. On arrival crews discovered a fire involving pallets and cardboard which spread to a nearby car. Firefighters used one breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and small tools to extinguish the fire. Crews were in attendance for approximately… Continue reading Fire Incidents
Police are investigating a number of incidents which are believed to have been committed between the early hours on Saturday 3rd April 2021 between 2:30am to 4:30am. The incidents include burglary at the Kiosk on Victoria Road, an attempt burglary at West Cumberland Farmers on Oubas Hill, criminal damage to a motor vehicle window on Newton… Continue reading Police are investigating a number of incidents in Ulverston
On the programme today, Gilli talks to Lesley Gill from Dignity in Dementia about a new fortnightly zoom activity session: The Poetry Chat room. Lesley also reads a couple of poem for a new feature on the show: Poetry Corner. Lesley Gill, Dignity in Dementia 07816 895021 info@dignityindementia.org www.dignityindementia.org
Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a missing teenage girl. Jade Bishop, 15, was last seen in Ulverston at 10.30pm yesterday (April 2). She is described as being 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build, with very long, black hair. She was wearing a black denim jacket, black leggings and had multiple earrings… Continue reading Police appeal for public’s help to find missing teenager