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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Work begins on Earnse Bay visitor hub next to 'nature-rich' coast
Work has started on a new community hub which aims to link people with Earnse Hub, in Walney, Cumbria, will allow people to enjoy Earnse Bay, which Westmorland and Furness Council described as one of the most "nature-rich and beautiful coastal locations in the country".Groundworks and landscaping has now begun on the site ahead of its expected opening in early Helen Chaffey said the hub would be a "valuable resource" for residents as well as a "destination for visitors from which they can explore the unique natural beauty of Walney and Furness as a whole". "The Earnse Hub will be accessible to a range of groups and organisations such as local schools, community groups, voluntary and community sector parties, alongside the wider community and beyond," she said."I'm really looking forward to seeing the project take shape and becoming something the community can be proud of." New facilities The existing site is currently made up of grassland, scrub and a redundant changing room the work it will contain a community cafe, a local shop, flexible spaces and toilet facilities. There will also be a support building, which will serve the nearby camping of the open space will remain wild, with the central meadow retained for family activities. Grasses, herbs and mowing-tolerant wildflowers will be introduced while mown grass paths will crisscross the meadow.A beach school will be built during the second phase of the development, which will be led by Natural England and funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. The development of the hub is being funded by £2.64m from the Brilliant Barrow Town forms part of the Brilliant Barrow initiative – a series of innovative projects funded by £25m from the government's Towns Fund. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Major A-road used by thousands of drivers a year to close for 21 days from TODAY – will your commute be spared?
Major repairs will see the route closed for three weeks ROAD BLOCK Major A-road used by thousands of drivers a year to close for 21 days from TODAY – will your commute be spared? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR A-road is set to close for for three weeks from today. Roadworks on the A6 are due to begin today, June 23, with the route remaining closed to traffic for 21 days while essential work is carried out. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Works will see the road surface ripped up and replaced Credit: Alamy 3 Motorists are urged to plan accordingly Credit: Alamy Motorists have been urged to check their routes and plan accordingly. The roadworks will be carried out across two phases with different sections of the road closed for each. Phase one, on the stretch of the A6 from Green House to Ullsmoor, will start today, June 23. Phase two on the stretch between Bampton junction and the north end of the 40mph signs will follow on after completion of phase one. Road closures will last for the duration of both phases but only the section of road being worked on will be closed. Rolling closures will hit several sections of the road as works get underway with some parts of the busy A-road remaining open. The extensive works will see the existing road surface removed completely. This will then be replaced with new surface course and binder courses. Repairs are also set to be carried out on the highway drainage system. Locals have been issued with letters detailing the road closure plan and warning them of delays. Drivers warned of travel chaos this Bank Holiday amid M20 closures Motorists planning to use the route over the next three weeks have been urged to plan ahead. Contactors have said that access for emergency vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained throughout the duration of the roadworks. Bus companies and recycling collection services have been informed so that they can make other arrangements. Diversions will be put in place during the closures with motorists directed along the M6. Separate diversions have been put in place for non-motorway vehicles. The works are reportedly part of Westmorland and Furness Council's £37.7 million highways and transport investment programme. The programme is aimed at improving infrastructure and tackling potholes in the local area. Schools have been notified of the closure with school bus operators warned to plan ahead. Measures are being taken to ensure locals will have access to their homes while the works are underway. Residents have been instructed to contact the contractors about local access.
The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major A-road used by thousands of drivers a year to close for 21 days from TODAY – will your commute be spared?
A MAJOR A-road is set to close for for three weeks from today. Roadworks on the A6 are due to begin today, June 23, with the route remaining closed to traffic for 21 days while essential work is carried out. Advertisement 3 Works will see the road surface ripped up and replaced Credit: Alamy 3 Motorists are urged to plan accordingly Credit: Alamy Motorists have been urged to check their routes and plan accordingly. The Phase one, on the stretch of the A6 from Green House to Ullsmoor, will start today, June 23. Phase two on the stretch between Advertisement Read more in Motors Road closures will last for the duration of both phases but only the section of road being worked on will be closed. The extensive works will see the existing road surface removed completely. This will then be replaced with new surface course and binder courses. Advertisement Most read in Motors Repairs are also set to be carried out on the Locals have been issued with letters detailing the road closure plan and warning them of delays. Drivers warned of travel chaos this Bank Holiday amid M20 closures Motorists planning to use the route over the next three weeks have been urged to plan ahead. Contactors have said that access for emergency vehicles and pedestrians will be maintained throughout the duration of the roadworks. Advertisement Bus companies and recycling collection services have been informed so that they can make other arrangements. Diversions will be put in place during the closures with motorists directed along the M6. Separate diversions have been put in place for The works are reportedly part of Westmorland and Furness Council's £37.7 million highways and transport investment programme. Advertisement The programme is aimed at improving Schools have been notified of the closure with school bus operators warned to plan ahead. Measures are being taken to ensure locals will have access to their homes while the works are underway. Residents have been instructed to contact the contractors about local access. Advertisement 3 The road will be closed for three weeks Credit: Getty
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Primary school to extend to house extra pupils
A primary school has been granted permission to build extensions to accommodate 119 extra pupils. Five new classrooms will be built at Beaconside C of E Primary in Penrith, Cumbria, despite concerns regarding the number of available staff car parking spaces and the increase in traffic at normal school drop-off and pick-up times. However Amy Holliman, from Westmorland and Furness Council, told a meeting the additional school places would be phased in over a number of years. The application, which came from the council and also included plans for a staffroom and landscaping, was passed contrary to the recommendation of Penrith Town Council, which also raised objections. It was worried about public transport provision as buses did not run at times corresponding with start and end of the school day. But councillors were told the school was committed to supporting sustainable transport, with fewer children being driven to school, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Holliman said funding would come from cash given as part of a separate planning agreement and described the development as helping to "futureproof Penrith" in terms of more school places. Addressing environmental concerns which included the possibility of asbestos being found, she confirmed the work would not be carried out when the pupils were at school. The new classrooms will be for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Penrith Town Council Westmorland and Furness Council
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
More than £38,000 worth of counterfeit goods seized at Appleby Horse Fair
More than £38,000 worth of counterfeit goods have been seized from this year's Appleby Horse Fair. The items were found by trading standards officers from Westmorland and Furness Council, supported by Cumbria Police and the Anti-Counterfeiting Group. Trading Standards focussed their resources on the market traders who were selling products which could potentially pose a safety risk, such as counterfeit sunglasses. Counterfeit Cartier products (Image: Supplied) Catherine Hornby, trading standards manager at Westmorland and Furness Council, said: "Over £500,000 of unsafe counterfeit goods were seized at last year's fair. "That the figure is lower this year suggests that the strong, zero-tolerance message that was sent out was heard and understood by the majority of traders on the market fields. "However, we aren't complacent and we will continue to work with our partners to monitor the market fields at next year's fair and we won't hesitate to take enforcement action against anyone selling unsafe counterfeit goods. "Unfortunately, consumers are often unaware of the health risks involved in using counterfeit goods, as fake products haven't been put through the same rigorous safety standards that genuine goods have. "Counterfeit sunglasses offer no ultraviolet protection, leaving the wearer at serious risk of eye damage. "I would strongly advise members of the public to refrain from buying counterfeit goods. "Not only that, but by buying counterfeit goods, consumers are supporting illegal and criminal trades." Counterfeit Prada products (Image: Supplied) The seized sunglasses carried fake branding, including Chanel, Ray-Ban, Celine, Prada, and Cartier. There was drop in the number of stalls at this year's fair, with 231 in total, including 25 food stalls. This is down from 268 in 2024 and well below the record high of 276 in 2016. Superintendent Dan St Quintin, Cumbria Police gold commander for Appleby Horse Fair 2024, said: "Cumbria Police officers worked in support of Trading Standards as part of our work to help keep people safe – in this case through targeting people selling potentially unsafe goods. "This activity is part of the multi-agency partnership approach which we will continue at future Appleby Horse Fairs." Phil Lewis, director general of The Anti-Counterfeiting Group, said: 'We highly commend Westmorland and Furness Council Trading Standards team for their commitment to protecting consumers by removing counterfeit and potentially dangerous goods from this high profile event. "The trade in fakes attacks the integrity of legitimate businesses and funds further criminality. "We urge consumers to play a crucial role in combating this trade by making informed purchasing decisions to protect their families." Anyone with information about the sale of counterfeit items is urged to contact Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 223 1133, or the police on 101. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
