Federica Bedendo

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Cumbria Reporter at BBC

BBC reporter for Cumbria and the North East. Former head of audience at @LiveLancs, @CumbriaLive, data journo @radar_aiuk/@PA and reporter at Newsquest Cumbria

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Furness doctor who kissed patient's hand can work again

1 week ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Doctor who kissed patient's hand can work againFederica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaGoogleDr Ahmed Elshafey worked at Furness General Hospital at the time of the misconductA doctor who was suspended for behaving inappropriately towards two younger female patients has been allowed to fully return to practice. Dr Ahmed Elshafey was suspended by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) in 2023 for his misconduct while working at Furness General Hospital in Barrow, Cumbria.
Maryport promenade cafe on track to open next month

1 week ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Promenade cafe on track to open next monthFederica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBCThe cafe is part of a £12m regeneration of MaryportA cafe being built on a town's promenade is on track to open by next month. The shell of the building in Maryport, Cumbria, is taking shape and Cumberland Council confirmed it will open in May. It is part of a £12m investment, funded by the government, to regenerate the coastal town.
Promenade cafe on track to open next month

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Federica Bedendo

Federica Bedendo - BBC News, North East and CumbriaFri, April 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM UTC1 min readA cafe being built on a town's promenade is on track to open by next month. The shell of the building in Maryport, Cumbria, is taking shape and Cumberland Council confirmed it will open in May. It is part of a £12m investment, funded by the government, to regenerate the coastal town.
Remote-controlled mine sweeper trial in Newcastle successful

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Federica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaA robot designed to clear minefields without the need for operators on site has been successfully tested, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. The remote-controlled prototype, called Weevil, is expected to replace current mine-clearing methods that require a three-person crew to operate in dangerous areas. The mine sweeper was successfully tested in Newcastle and the British Army is expected to further develop the technology.
Kendal rugby club installs barriers after death

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Federica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaSafety barriers have been installed at a rugby club a month after a 10-year-old girl was killed by a car that struck her on the pitch. Poppy Atkinson died from head injuries after a car crashed through metal barriers during a football training session at Kendal Rugby Club, Cumbria, on 5 March. Concrete barriers have now been installed along the length of the playing field, with a number of local businesses joining forces to fund the work.
Etterby fire sees emergency services rush to city scrapyard

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Federica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaBlack plumes of smoke have engulfed a scrapyard at a city's industrial estate as emergency services battle a blaze there. Seven fire engines are at Michael Douglas Auto Salvage and Scrap Metals on Stainton Road in Etterby, Carlisle. A spokesman for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) said Network Rail had been informed due to proximity to the nearby railway line. The cause of the fire is not known and police are also at the scene.
Remote-controlled mine sweeper trial successful

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Federica Bedendo

Federica Bedendo - BBC News, North East and CumbriaThu, April 10, 2025 at 6:56 PM UTC1 min readA robot designed to clear minefields without the need for operators on site has been successfully tested, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said. The remote-controlled prototype, called Weevil, is expected to replace current mine-clearing methods that require a three-person crew to operate in dangerous areas.
Work starts on Southwick football and basketball pitch

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Federica Bedendo

Image caption, The new football and basketball centre is being built on the site of an old sports centre in Southwick BBC News, North East and CumbriaWork has started on turning an old sports centre into a new football and basketball pitch. Sunderland City Council said the £243,000 scheme would help tackle inequalities in Southwick and improve access to physical activity for its community. It is being built on the site of the old sports area in Church Street, near the Southwick Community Centre.
Work starts on Southwick football and basketball pitch

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Federica Bedendo

Work starts on £240k football and basketball pitchFederica BedendoBBC News, North East and CumbriaBBCThe new football and basketball centre is being built on the site of an old sports centre in Southwick Work has started on turning an old sports centre into a new football and basketball pitch. Sunderland City Council said the £243,000 scheme would help tackle inequalities in Southwick and improve access to physical activity for its community.
Stanley shooting victim Barry Dawson was much-loved dad - family

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Federica Bedendo

Image source, Family handout/Durham PoliceImage caption, Barry Dawson was shot through the window of his houseBBC News, North East and CumbriaThe family of a "much-loved dad" who was shot dead at his home say his loss has been devastating. Barry Dawson, 60, died when he was shot through the window of his home in Elm Street in Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday.