Police are urging anyone suffering domestic abuse to reach out and seek help, with research highlighting the tragic impact such crimes can have. National figures show three women per week are murdered by a current or former partner. Recent analysis by academics, charities and victims’ groups also point to the further impact of these offences.… Continue reading Domestic abuse campaign urges anyone suffering to seek help
With the festive season approaching, now is the time to make sure you are protected against COVID-19 and flu. There are just 10 days to go until online bookings for the vaccines close, and the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is urging anyone still eligible to book an appointment and get potentially lifesaving protection… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS urges people to get winter jabs with 10 days until online bookings close
A second phase of a temporary pop-up library service in Ulverston has opened this week. The library service now occupies three units in Ulverston Market Hall on New Market Street, a short distance from the pop-up library facility already opened in the Ante Room at The Coro. The Market Hall units provide space for more stock… Continue reading Ulverston Library pop-up service ‘phase two’ opens
Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson, Cumbria Constabulary’s Rural Crime Team and National Farmers Union (NFU) are working together to raise awareness around livestock worrying and theft in Cumbria. Since the introduction of the Rural Crime Team in Cumbria on 19 September 2023, Cumbria Constabulary have received nine reports… Continue reading Dog owners urged to keep their dogs on leads in Cumbria’s countryside
Police investigating a sexual assault in Ulverston on 25 November are appealing for witnesses. The incident took place at the Dickensian Festival in Ulverston, outside The Coronation Hall at around 8:15pm. A man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault by touching. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has… Continue reading Local Appeal – Investigation into sexual assault at the Dickensian Festival in Ulverston
Police are investigating an incident of theft which occurred outside Home Bargains, Dalton Road, Barrow on 12 October at around 11:43am. During the incident a purse with cash and cards in was stolen. Officers would like to speak to the person pictured as part of the investigation. Anyone with information relating to this incident can… Continue reading Local Appeal – CCTV appeal -Barrow-in-Furness
Train timetables across the North of England will change on Sunday (10 December) along with the rest of the National Rail network. The timetable change comes at the end of a period of industrial action by ASLEF, which culminates this Friday (8 December) when Northern will be unable to run any of its 2,500… Continue reading After a week of ASLEF disruption – Northern’s new timetable takes effect THIS Sunday
A major incident which was declared over the weekend following heavy snowfall in parts of Cumbria has been stood down. Extensive snowfall across the county, in particular the Millom and South Lakes areas, on Saturday caused major issues with Cumbria’s road network. On Saturday afternoon, a multi-agency response was launched to support those impacted by… Continue reading Update – Major incident concludes
Our amazing highways teams have been working continuously through the weekend dealing with the heavy snow fall and icy conditions on our roads. This has been hugely challenging for crews, not only due to the conditions and heavy snow, but also because of the many abandoned cars that have affected our ability to access all… Continue reading Highways teams work tirelessly to clear road network
A man has been sentenced to 7 years and 8 months in prison for sexual assault and stalking after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing. David McKeown, 41, of no fixed address, was sentenced today (4 December) at Preston Crown Court for sexual assault and stalking involving fear of violence. McKeown also is subject to… Continue reading Man jailed for over 7 years for sexual assault and stalking
