More than 1 million people in Lancashire and South Cumbria have now had at least 1 dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the largest vaccination programme in NHS history – and over 50 million people have been vaccinated across the UK. In the first three months of 2021, volunteers gave more than 50,300… Continue reading Milestone reached as millionth person vaccinated in Lancashire and South Cumbria
Alex Crewdson is a local lad with big ambitions for a new business, Xander Clothing, he’s set up over Lockdown. He talks to Andrea about the highs and lows he’s encountered along the way as a young entrepreneur, and his goals for the coming year. Andrea onThe Afternoon Show 1pm till 3 every Tuesday and… Continue reading Andrea in the Afternoon with guest Alex Crewdson Xnder Interview
Volunteers from BAE Systems Submarines helped with the COVID testing regime that allowed schools to open this month. The business allowed workers paid time off to assist with giving Lateral Flow Tests if schools felt they would benefit from extra assistance. Tests had to be done in school for the first two… Continue reading Shipyard Volunteers help with testing in Schools
Simon Fell, the MP for Barrow and Furness, has asked the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to provide an update on the Government’s plans for the development of monoclonal antibodies. A monoclonal antibody is an immune system protein that is created in a laboratory, and have been approved to… Continue reading MP calls on Government to develop monoclonal antibodies to boost UK’s defence against critical illnesses
Joining Andrea will be Caroline Smith from Ulverston Resilience Group. Caroline Smith has worked tirelessly with the communities in Ulverston throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic to support people in need. One of the founders of the Ulverston Isolation Group, she has helped deliver up to 100 meals a week, delivered shopping and arranged for vital medical… Continue reading Andrea chats with Caroline Smith from Ulverston Resilience Group
JUST days remain for businesses across Barrow to apply for discretionary grant funding to help support them through restrictions caused by coronavirus. The Additional Restrictions Grant is a one-off cash payment for businesses impacted by the ongoing pandemic that don’t qualify for the Coronavirus Restrictions Grant (Closed). The money does not have to be… Continue reading Businesses across Barrow urged to apply for Discretionary COVID-19 Funding ahead of deadline
PPC URGES PUBLIC TO STAY ALERT AS COVID-19 VACCINATION SCAMS RISE Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging residents to stay safe online during the third UK-wide COVID-19 lockdown. Across the UK, people are receiving scam emails and texts masquerading as NHS asking residents to book in for their COVID-19 vaccine by supplying… Continue reading PCC urges public to stay alert as COVID19 vaccination scams rise
PPC URGES PUBLIC TO STAY ALERT AS COVID-19 VACCINATION SCAMS RISE Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging residents to stay safe online during the third UK-wide COVID-19 lockdown. Across the UK, people are receiving scam emails and texts masquerading as NHS asking residents to book in for their COVID-19 vaccine by supplying… Continue reading PCC urges public to stay alert as COVID19 vaccination scams rise
PPC URGES PUBLIC TO STAY ALERT AS COVID-19 VACCINATION SCAMS RISE Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, is urging residents to stay safe online during the third UK-wide COVID-19 lockdown. Across the UK, people are receiving scam emails and texts masquerading as NHS asking residents to book in for their COVID-19 vaccine by supplying… Continue reading PCC urges public to stay alert as COVID19 vaccination scams rise
