On Back British Farming Day, September 13th 2023, the Government announced its support for a ‘Buy British’ section on supermarket’s online stores, following an open letter signed by Barrow & Furness’ MP, Simon Fell.   Mr Fell joined calls for the ‘Buy British’ tab which would collate produce from across the UK when people are shopping for… Continue reading Government joins call for ‘Buy British’ section on supermarkets’ online store supported by Simon Fell, MP for Furness

Barrow Police are investigating a serious assault which occurred at 9.50pm on Tuesday 12th September 2023  at the entrance door to the Asda Store, Walney Road, Barrow-in-Furness.   A 40-year-old man was taken to hospital and received emergency surgery for a severe fracture to the leg as a result of this incident.   A 35-year-old… Continue reading Local Appeal – Serious assault , ASDA, Barrow

Clinicians across UHMBT will be sharing information and advice about falls prevention during national Falls Awareness Week from Monday 18 September to Friday 22 September 2023. Falls Awareness Week is an annual event designed to help prevent older and frail people from suffering falls. UHMBT does a huge amount of work to prevent falls as… Continue reading UHMBT backs national Falls Awareness Week

Westmorland and Furness Council’s Cabinet have approved a plan to reduce the number of children and young people entering the youth justice system. The Westmorland and Furness Council Youth Justice Plan sets out how the council intends to reduce First Time Entrants (FTE) into the justice system, as well as reoffending rates. They council’s Youth… Continue reading Plan to reduce youth offending in Westmorland and Furness approved

  We’re so happy with our new sound booth. Big thanks to Barrow BID Asda Foundation Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner www.hadfieldtrust.org.uk Bruce Corris Pete Sexton Carl Whittam .. look what you helped to create. Thank you so much! And we have more improvement’s yet to come in the new CandoFM home in Barrow Town… Continue reading CandoFM has a new sound bouth!!!!

Westmorland and Furness Council’s new Community Asset Transfer Policy will offer local groups and organisations the opportunity to apply for long term leases on council buildings for sustainable projects and initiatives that support Council Plan priorities. Two new key policies were approved at their cabinet meeting on 12 September.  The Disposal Policy and Community Asset… Continue reading Approved Council Community Asset Transfer Policy to Benefit Local Groups and Organisations

Young people in Westmorland and Furness facing financial barriers to traveling for education, learning and training are being urged to apply for a new grant scheme which goes live today (August 24). With funding of £500,000 earmarked, the 16 to 19 Education Travel Bursary Fund will support young people in Westmorland and Furness who are… Continue reading Grant scheme for travel to education and training launched

  Fly-tipping fines worth £1,250 have been issued in just one day after takeaway packaging, cardboard boxes and household rubbish were abandoned at a council recycling site. Officers at Westmorland and Furness Council issued fixed penalty notices to five individual people – for £250 each – after sifting for evidence in the mess left behind… Continue reading Council fines fly-tippers £1,250 in one day