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The Mail Force Computers for Kids campaign raised an astonishing £13m to support the Department for Education's drive to get disconnected youngsters online by providing new and refurbished laptops.
READERS have reacted to the proposal of a new set of cycle lanes in Barrow. The plans, which aim to improve the infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians are part of a potential £886,000 grant from the Department for Transport’s Active Travel Fund. Barrow along with Kendal and Carlisle is one of the first towns to undergo consultation for the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans. Improvements for both cyclists and pedestrians are proposed for Bridge Road, Michaelson Road, Abbey Road, Roose Road and Walney Road. GP Rose said: “Park Road is excellent for cyclists up u...
Six dedicated key workers are developing their careers at a care home thanks to an apprenticeship partnership with a Runcorn and Widnes college. Warrington and Halton Trust has transferred part of their apprenticeship levy funds to St Mary’s Care Home enabling six members of staff to progress through the senior adult care programme at Riverside College. The apprenticeship levy is paid by businesses with an annual wage bill of £3million or more and can only be used for apprenticeship training and assessment. Any payments not used within 24 months are covered by the government but le...
Six dedicated key workers are developing their careers at a Burtonwood care home thanks to an apprenticeship partnership.
The latest high tech business in Furness is ready for its launch. .The brainchild of 3 entrepreneurs from Barrow. Left to right; Matt Morrison, Jay Crowe and Callum Ramsay. add the final touches to the innovative restaurant booking service. Callum can be READERS have given their thoughts on a new free app which is set to launch in the coming weeks. Table In Furness is a new table booking service for Furness which will allow people to go onto an app and find all the available table reservations for the date, time and number of people they require. Laura Jane Bradbury said: "Might be a gr...