A police investigation is ongoing into an incident in Barrow where a man has died. Police were contacted at 9:55pm on Saturday 9 September by the North West Ambulance Service, who were responding to an incident where a man was found with head injuries near to The Owl and Pussycat pub, Walney Road, Barrow.… Continue reading Investigation underway into death in Barrow
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Catch up… Showstoppers with guest James Simpson Ulverston Amateur Operatic Society 10 Sep 23
đźŽđźŽ¶ Get ready for a theatrical treat! Join us this Sunday at 5pm on ShowStoppers as we welcome the incredible James Simpson to the stage. 🌟 James will be sharing all the backstage secrets about his role as Bill Snibson in Ulverston Amateurs’ upcoming production of “Me and My Girl” (3rd-7th October). 🎩✨ Tune in… Continue reading Catch up… Showstoppers with guest James Simpson Ulverston Amateur Operatic Society 10 Sep 23
Heatwave warning see visits to NHS heat exhaustion advice page rise 552%
Rising temperatures have led to a surge in people seeking heat exhaustion advice from the NHS website this week – with visits peaking at one every eight seconds on Thursday. Figures released by NHS England, which runs the NHS website, show there were 32,130 visits to the health advice page on heat exhaustion and heatstroke… Continue reading Heatwave warning see visits to NHS heat exhaustion advice page rise 552%
Council launches ÂŁ350k grant fund to establish outreach money advice services
Voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations are being invited to apply for a share of a new ÂŁ350k 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 ÂŁ350k grant fund to establish outreach money advice services
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 ÂŁ91,694 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