READERS had their say after it was revealed a razor blade had been found on a play park slide. Askam s play park will be checked daily for the foreseeable future after the article was discovered on the slide on Monday morning. Cllr Ben Shirley, who represents Askam on Barrow council, urged parents to be extra vigilant in a social media post shared online. He described the discovery as a sad fact of life and is calling on parents to inspect equipment in play parks. Readers had their say. Linda Sandham: Sick and twisted - it s a child s playground. That could have made a mess of any young child.
READERS have praised a Covid-19 survivor left intensive care two months after he first arrived. Tim Dack, 49, of Market Street in Dalton, was left fighting for his life after contracting Covid-19 – but after 63 days he has finally left intensive care to the sound of applause. Mr Dack was taken to Furness General Hospital in January where he spent 39 days sedated and on a ventilator as he fought for survival. Mr Dack said he was ‘humbled’ to have been cared for by the staff in the ICU, who lined the corridors to applause him as he rang a bell to celebrate his victory when he was wheeled out of the unit last Thursday.
Rachelle Poyntz said: “Everyone involved is doing a sterling job – long may it continue!” Elaine Todd said: “They have all done a brilliant job; well done to everyone involved.” Dawn Mckellar said: “Hats off to the volunteers from the Rotary Club too at Alfred Barrow Medical Centre for making it all run smoothly.” Mary Pearson said: “Fantastic job at Waterloo House Surgery.” Pamela Burton said: “They have done a fantastic job and all the volunteers well done. And thank you all.” Denise Moscrop-Heavyside said: “Absolutely fantastic, thanks to all involved from healthcare professionals and the volunteers, great job.” Merry Tong said: “Fantastic job at Alfred Barrow Health Centre. Very efficient and well organised. Thank you to everyone.”