Police in Cumbria are continuing their appeal for information from the public on the location of a number of wanted people. The public appeal has been launched as part of ongoing action across the county to progress investigations with the aim of ensuring those who commit crimes in this county are brought to justice. Detective… Continue reading UPDATE: Wanted this winter – public appeal launched for wanted people across Cumbria
Missed Andrea’s heartwarming chat with Meghan from the Family Hubs team? 🎙️👨👩👧👦 No worries, here’s the scoop! Meghan shared the exciting news about the Family Hubs, bringing joy and support to families in the Westmorland and Furness areas. 🌈 And guess what? A festive shout-out for the Christmas Family Fun Day at Barrow Library on… Continue reading Andrea in the Afternoon with Meghan from the Family Hub Community Connector 13 Dec 23
Police are investigating a crime of shoplifting which occurred on Tuesday 12th December at around 7:30pm at the Coop, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness. We are looking for anyone who has witnessed the incident and can identify the suspects. One of the suspects was a white man described as around 30 years of age, slim build with… Continue reading Local Appeal – Shoplifting Coop, Abbey Road, Barrow
📚✨ Author Spotlight: Sheila Drewery 🌈📖 Missed out on Andrea in the Afternoon’s delightful chat with children’s author Sheila Drewery? 🎙️👧📚 Don’t worry, here’s a recap! Sheila recently celebrated the publication of her first book, “TIGGY AND THE CHIP,” after a remarkable 23-year journey. 🌟 In this engaging interview, Sheila shared insights into her heartwarming… Continue reading Andrea in the Afternoon with children’s author Sheila Drewery 13 Dec 23
Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers on Kingstown Road, Moorville Way and Newfield Drive in Carlisle. The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe… Continue reading Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to Kingstown Road, Carlisle.
A school in Barrow that has gone from strength to strength under new leadership is celebrating achieving its first-ever good rating by Ofsted. Chetwynde School, which is part of South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust, was judged good in all areas following the two-day inspection, which covered early years, primary and secondary education. Steve Jefferson took over… Continue reading Chetwynde confirmed as a ‘good’ school in all areas
The joy of giving is synonymous with Christmas, but there are gifts that can have an impact long after the festive season has finished, and the decorations are packed away. Ann Clark made such a gift through her will to grow the Brian and Ann Clark Fund at Cumbria Community Foundation by leaving £500,000… Continue reading Cumbria receives a £500k legacy windfall this Christmas
🎄 CandoFM Christmas Party! 🎉🎶 Tune in this Friday from 5pm and get ready to jingle at the CandoFM Christmas Party! 🌟 🎤 Live Performances: Enjoy enchanting live music from talented local musicians: Jonny Swift Olivia Dacre Matt Kassell Mark Preston 🎧 Festive Tunes: Deb Henry will be spinning a mix of classic and cheerful… Continue reading CandoFM Christmas Party 15 Dec 23
Most GP practices and pharmacies will be closed or have limited opening hours over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays, so making sure you have enough medication at home to cover the festive break is really important. Dr Peter Gregory, associate medical director for Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), the organisation that… Continue reading Have you ordered your repeat prescription ahead of Christmas?
Work is due to accelerate in the new year on the multi million-pound Barrow Town Centre Regeneration Scheme. Procurement and tendering is being completed on key parts of the Westmorland and Furness Council project to refurbish and rejuvenate the market hall, The Forum and the surrounding public realm. A major part of this work will… Continue reading Progress on Barrow Town Centre Regeneration Scheme set to accelerate