Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations are being invited to apply for a share of a new £350k grant fund created by Westmorland and Furness Council to provide money advice services to local communities. The “Money Advice Outreach Fund” will provide one-off grants to establish money advice services delivered in local centres and close… Continue reading Council launches £350k grant fund to establish outreach money advice services
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Generous funding will help BEEP Doctors to save more lives
Generous funding by Sellafield Ltd means a team of volunteer doctors is now even better equipped to save lives in Cumbria. BEEP Doctors (BASICS) Cumbria was able to buy two new 4×4 emergency response vehicles – a S60 estate and a XC60 SUV – for use in west Cumbria made possible with £91,694 of funding… Continue reading Generous funding will help BEEP Doctors to save more lives
Public urged to stay safe in the water in the unseasonable heat
Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is urging the public to stay safe in Cumbria’s waters as the weather heats up. Following a rainy summer, a heatwave has hit the county. Despite schools being back in session, many residents will be heading to the Lakes and rivers to cool off. However, the water can be… Continue reading Public urged to stay safe in the water in the unseasonable heat
Cumbria LEP – unique package of FREE support for local businesses to tap into
Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (CLEP) is launching a FREE advice service for business owners based in Cumbria. It’s in response to evidence suggesting businesses which access support are far more likely to prosper than those that don’t. This initiative builds on previous business support programmes delivered by CLEP and is currently the only fully-funded option… Continue reading Cumbria LEP – unique package of FREE support for local businesses to tap into
Barrow’s Wilko store to close next week
Barrow’s Wilko store has been named among the budget retailer’s outlets set to close next week. A list of 52 stores has been released by the company’s administrators that will face the axe after a rescue deal failed. Barrow’s Wilko will have its final day of trading on Thursday. Cumbria also has Wilko branches in… Continue reading Barrow’s Wilko store to close next week
100,000 extra Flash Sale tickets for JUST 10p: Northern singles out tourism and night-time economies across the North of England for support
Northern has released an extra 100,000 tickets as part of its Flash Sale – all for just 10p. The train operator has targeted tourism hotspots and towns and cities with night-time economy offerings for the 10p fares – with the hope of providing a post-summer holiday boost to visitor numbers. The 10p fares available from… Continue reading 100,000 extra Flash Sale tickets for JUST 10p: Northern singles out tourism and night-time economies across the North of England for support
Catch up… Bill Clark on the Radio with guests Love Barrow Families 13 Sep 23
🎙️📻 Catch up with “Bill Clark on the Radio” where special guests Love Barrow Families were on the show. 🌟 Get ready for an insightful discussion as Love Barrow Families shares their incredible achievements and exciting new events that people can get involved with. Learn about their impactful initiatives, community engagement, and how they are… Continue reading Catch up… Bill Clark on the Radio with guests Love Barrow Families 13 Sep 23
Rugby League teams encouraged to take part in county-wide competition
Rugby League Teams across Cumbria still have time to win a new kit for the start of their new season, as part of a competition to raise awareness of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The competition was launched in mid-July and will close on the Friday 29th September at 5pm. The competition was developed… Continue reading Rugby League teams encouraged to take part in county-wide competition
Cumbria Police Investigating Public Disorder in Barrow
Police are investigating an incident of public disorder that occurred on Friday 25th August 2023. The incident occurred at approximately 3pm on a Barrow bus travelling from The Ormsgill Pub to Barrow Train Station on Friday 25th August 2023. Officers are looking for information about a woman who is believed to have sworn at and… Continue reading Cumbria Police Investigating Public Disorder in Barrow
Cumbria Police Investigating Criminal Damage at Barrow Park
Police are investigating an incident of criminal damage in Barrow Park on Tuesday 5th September 2023. The incident occurred by the Pagoda next to the lake in Barrow Park at approximately 3.30pm, with reports of paving slabs having been pulled up. This may also have occurred late in the evening on Sunday 3rd September and… Continue reading Cumbria Police Investigating Criminal Damage at Barrow Park