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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Dad of popular builder installs 18 defibrillators in his memory
THE dad of a popular builder who died last year has installed 18 defibrillators in his memory and is determined to keep going. Billy Morley, 45, of Cleator Moor, was on a stag do when he passed away suddenly at a property in Liverpool city centre on June 30, 2024. Billy's dad, Bill Morley, who is well-known as the owner of Cleator Moor Civic Hall, has been fundraising for more defibrillators in west Cumbria. He initially hoped to raise enough money for one defibrillator in Cleator Moor but with the support of his friends, family, local businesses and individuals, he has raised more than £16,000 and 18 of the lifesaving devices have now been installed. Billy Morley pictured with his daughter, April (Image: Family handout) The venue in which Billy passed away was not equipped with a defibrillator and Mr Morley believes this could have made a difference for his son. Mr Morley has been working with the North West Ambulance Service Charity to provide the defibrillators and find suitable locations for them. The 18th defibrillator was installed at Rainbow Nursery in Egremont, on Wednesday. Mr Morley said: 'People are really getting behind this. I'm just pleased that we might be able to save someone's life in the future and it's raising awareness. 'It's crucial that people are aware that they are in their vicinity and helping them understand what they are and raising their confidence about being able to use one. We are arranging training sessions for a lot of people as well. Bill Morley with his son, Billy, who died last year (Image: Family handout) 'I've got a great team behind me. It's all about getting the right people behind you to take this forward.' Megan Stephenson, community resuscitation engagement officer with NWAS, said: 'The fundraising isn't just fundraising, it's lifesaving. The fundraising and community support is amazing. It's all in memory of Billy. 'These do make a difference. 80 per cent of cardiac arrests happen in our communities.' The defibrillators have all been installed by Bill Gair and his son, Bradley Gair, free of charge. Mr Gair said: 'I knew Bill's son. It's our way of putting something back into the system.'
BBC News
04-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Cleator Moor care home concerns prompt watchdog inspection
A care home has been told it requires improvement after concerns raised prompted a health regulator inspection. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspected Wyndham Manor in Cleator Moor, near Whitehaven, Cumbria, after the local authority and the home itself raised concerns about people's care and watchdog said it identified shortfalls "in relation to record keeping and the management of medicines, nutrition and continence care". The care home said it flagged concerns following a quality care audit and since the inspection it had made "significant progress" with the agreed improvement plan. The CQC's inspection also found a breach of the legal regulation in relation to good governance.A report published following the inspection, said Cumberland Council was supporting the home to ensure "correct procedures were in place to keep people safe". Admissions suspended The home has capacity for up to 68 people - including those with dementia - but at the time of the inspection in April it had 40 residents. The CQC said Wyndham Manor had temporarily suspended new admissions before the visit "to allow improvements to be made and ensure people's safety"."An effective safeguarding system was not fully in place," the report said."It was not always clear how safeguarding concerns were reported, recorded, investigated and analysed."It added that assessments on the risk of malnutrition and choking were not always accurate and advice from the speech and language therapist could not always be residents praised the care they received and that there were sufficient levels of staffing, inspectors found there was no system in place to ensure they were trained and supported."The [home] had already identified many of the issues we found," the CQC said."They had introduced new recording and monitoring systems as well as a new electronic care management system."It was not possible to check how effective these new systems were because they had just been introduced and were not yet embedded into practice."The home confirmed that it had now reopened a statement it said it had last been inspected six years ago when it was rated good."We are confident that we will once again achieve this rating at our next inspection," it said. "CQC acknowledged that the staff treat the residents with kindness, empathy and compassion whilst respecting their dignity and we hope that this will offer people the reassurance that we are moving in the right direction at Wyndham Manor." Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Gary McKee to run 100 marathons in 100 days to raise funds for hospice
VETERAN fundraiser Gary McKee, will run 100 marathons in 100 days in 2026, culminating in the London Marathon with his son, Beau, aiming to raise £100k. McKee, who has earned the title of Cumbria's marathon man, is no stranger to herculean challenges, as in 2022, he famously ran a marathon every day for a year. This target of £100k is part of his bid to reach £1 million in total fundraising for Hospice at Home West Cumbria over the last five years. He said: 'Reaching that £1 million target for Hospice at Home West Cumbria has been in my sights for a long time, and with just £100,000 to go, the 100toLDN challenge is my way of giving it one last big push. 'It's also special that Beau will be running the London Marathon with me at the end – he's been there throughout the journey, so it'll be a proud moment to cross the line together.' From January 17 to April 26, he will run a marathon every day in his hometown of Cleator Moor. He will also travel around West Cumbria, running with schools and local community groups. 'This challenge is also a great chance to get back into the community – visiting schools, running with local groups, and encouraging people to get outdoors and stay active. That's always been a big part of what it's all about for me. 'Hospice at Home West Cumbria does incredible work supporting local families when they need it most. Every pound raised makes a difference, and I'm committed to doing whatever I can to help them keep going.' Hayley McKay, director of funding and communication at Hospice at Home West Cumbria, said: 'When Gary contacted me to share his thoughts about a new challenge, I was initially lost for words. He already does so much for us. I was taken aback that he still wants to do more, still wants to keep going, and still wants to raise more funds. 'It's going to be another tough challenge, but I do not doubt that Gary will achieve everything he sets out to do.' In 2023, Hospice appointed Gary as their Vice President in honour of his remarkable and outstanding efforts and fundraising over the years. Hayley added: 'As a small local charity, we cannot express how grateful we are to Gary for his continued support. Every year, we care for hundreds of people across our region, providing them with wraparound support as they face the toughest of times. This work, spanning the last four decades, has been made possible thanks to our supporters and the incredible community. 'Hospice at Home West Cumbria can't wait to join Gary in his next chapter and celebrate with him his success. 100toLDN here we go!' You can support Gary in his challenge by visiting or by searching for 'Marathon Man Gary' on social media.
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Kielland families welcome Norway rig deaths compensation
Families of British workers killed in an oil rig disaster 45 years ago have welcomed the Norwegian government's decision to pay them than 120 people died, including 22 Brits, when the Alexander Kielland floating platform capsized in the Norwegian North Sea oil fields on 27 March relatives were in Oslo to see the Norwegian parliament, the Storting, agree by a narrow margin to pay compensation to survivors and the families of the Fleming, whose father was one of those killed, said the agreement was long overdue recognition of the Norwegian state's failings. Ms Fleming, from Durham, previously said there were unanswered questions about the disaster, which killed her father Michael and five of his compatriots from the Cumbrian village of Cleator compensation motion had been opposed by the government but passed through the Storting by 53 votes to 51. Ms Fleming, who was six when her 37-year-old dad died, said: "It's only right the Norwegian government have eventually done the right thing and agreed to pay a tiny amount of their wealth to the people that unwillingly and unwittingly sacrificed their lives."This feels likes a weight has been lifted of our shoulders."She praised the Kielland Network, a campaign group set up by survivors and families of the deceased to call for justice."People have given years of their lives to this cause and we are very grateful for the work that has been done," Ms Fleming said. Among the 40 members of the Kielland Network who attended the vote in central Oslo, there was a great deal of sadness that the group's founder, Kian Reme, was not there with Reme, whose brother Rolf was killed in the disaster, died in 2024 from cancer."He was the reason we got this far," Ms Fleming said, adding: "He was a man with strength of fight but also full of peace and forgiveness."He'd be so happy if he were here, but I'm sure he's up there proudly looking down at what everyone has continued to achieve." Tara Pender, who lives near Nottingham, was with Ms Fleming in Oslo to see the vote Pender, who was 13 when her 41-year-old father PJ Pender was killed, also paid tribute to Mr Reme."It's such a shame Kian is not here," she said, adding: "He was amazing and worked tirelessly on this for so many years."She said the result was "very bittersweet" as many relatives and survivors had died before they got the recognition of failings from the Norwegian government they had craved."It's just been such a long time coming," Ms Pender said she had spoken to several other British families of the deceased in the aftermath of the vote and they were "all delighted". The four-year-old platform was being used as accommodation for the nearby Edda rig in the Ekofisk oil field about 200 miles (320km) off the coast from Stavanger, Norway, when one of its legs broke off during a storm.A 1981 Norwegian inquiry attributed the disaster to a crack in one of the braces caused during its construction in France, but the manufacturers said it had not been maintained or anchored properly by its people received compensation at the time from the company which ran the oil rig, Phillips Petroleum, but campaigners said the Norwegian state should also accept responsibility. A University of Stavanger study published in 2025 said families and the 89 survivors were let down by official investigations, while a 2021 review by the Norwegian auditor general found "highly reprehensible" failures to hold any of the companies involved in the disaster to account, or to support families and Norwegian government apologised and funded the study to assess the impact on those government has opposed the compensation proposal put forward by a coalition of opposition parties but it passed by two votes, with further details now to be determined. Follow BBC North East on X and Facebook and BBC Cumbria on X and Facebook and both on Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Party thrown for seven-year-old girl after beating rare cancer
Cleo Greig has been celebrating after beating a rare cancer which only five children in the UK are diagnosed with each year (Image: Submitted) A SEVEN-year-old girl has been thrown a party to celebrate beating cancer after months of intense treatment. Cleo Greig, of Cleator Moor, was diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma - a rare cancer which only five children in the UK are diagnosed with each year. Over the course of her treatment, Cleo underwent seven surgical procedures, 10 blood/platelet transfusions, 35 days of chemotherapy and had 74 overnight stays in hospital. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Cleo was diagnosed in September last year and started treatment on October 4. Her final treatment was given on February 2 and she had a CT scan a few weeks later which showed she was cancer free. Cleo Greig has finished her cancer treatment and is back at school full time (Image: Submitted) She is now attending check-ups every six weeks and will be scanned every 12 weeks for the next 12 months. She will be under the care of the children's oncology team at the RVI in Newcastle until she is 18 and will need to attend annual check-ups until then. To celebrate Cleo beating cancer, her family organised a 'Cleo kicked cancer' party at Moor Row Working Men's Club, which was attended by her football team, classmates and close family and friends. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement There was entertainment from Pet Encounter and BJ's Children's entertainment, food was supplied by Begh's Buffets and Keekle Cake Company donated 'the most beautiful' cake. Cleo Greig at her party with a cake donated by Keekle Cake Company (Image: Submitted) Cleo has also enjoyed a weekend at Center Parcs and a trip to Alton Towers. Her mum, Ashleigh Greig said: 'We were over the moon to find out Cleo was cancer free, she'd been through a lot in such a short time, it was a bit surreal to think that our new 'norm' was coming to an end and we could actually return to our normal lives. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement 'Living through treatment took its toll on the whole family. Cleo's brother Daley stayed with his Nannie and Granda while Cleo was in hospital so he missed us a lot while we were away, we were constantly exhausted from trips to Newcastle, overnight stays and having no routine. We couldn't plan anything because we didn't know how she would be day-to-day. 'Cleo has bounced right back. She is back at school full time, she's back at football training and her hair is growing back quickly. She's always on the go, she loves playing outside with her friends. Cleo Greig at her party, with a snake from Pet Encounter (Image: Submitted) 'She was an absolute star throughout the treatment, the only time we heard her complain was when she was hungry and she wanted something extra specific. She made the experience a lot easier on us because of her strength and no nonsense attitude towards everything.' ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement In March, Wath Brow Hornets ARLFC held 'A Game for Cleo' and the money was donated to Crawford House, which is run by the Sick Children's Trust. It supports families with a child being treated at the RVI by giving them a place to stay. Ashleigh said they wanted to give back following the support the family had received after Cleo's diagnosis. Thousands of pounds were donated to a GoFundMe page set up by Cleo's Godmother, Lauren Tyson. Cleo celebrated with friends, family and her football teammates (Image: Submitted) Ashleigh said: 'Being stuck on the ward is very hard, it's awful to see young children going through a horrible time but charities and ward staff go above and beyond to keep their spirits up and there's lots of fun activities provided to keep them entertained. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement 'It costs the charity £40 per room per night to house families of sick children, and we worked out that it would have cost just under £3,000 to house us during Cleo's treatment. 'We wanted to raise at least £5,000 to pay for a room for six months but the community went above and beyond and we managed to raise £15,000, which will pay for a room for 18 months. Wath Brow Hornets held 'A Game for Cleo' (Image: Submitted) 'We have also held other little events that have allowed us to be in a position to donate over £2,000 to Children's Cancer North - the main charity that provides the children with activities on the ward. 'We would like to thank the whole west Cumbrian community for all the donations, well wishes and amazing events that have been held in Cleo's name over the last six months. The family couldn't have gotten through it without their support. It's been overwhelming and is very much appreciated.'
