Westmorland and Furness Council given a warm welcome at House of Lords

Growth and housing investment opportunities in the Furness peninsula and the wider Westmorland and Furness area were showcased in the heart of government at the House of Lords. The Leader of Westmorland and Furness Council, Councillor Jonathan Brook, and Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, Councillor Judith Derbyshire, were joined by members of the council’s… Continue reading Westmorland and Furness Council given a warm welcome at House of Lords


Local Appeal – Report of GBH alleyway of Waingrights Yard, Kendal

Police are currently investigating a report of GBH that occurred on 30 May at around 3:40pm on the alleyway of Waingrights Yard, Kendal (adjacent to Booths). During the incident a man was punched in the face. Anyone who may have witnessed this or anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it,… Continue reading Local Appeal – Report of GBH alleyway of Waingrights Yard, Kendal


Local Appeal – Shoplifting at Tesco, Hindpool Road, Barrow

Police have released a CCTV image following an investigation into a report of shoplifting which occurred on Thursday 1st June 2023, at approximately 8:25pm at Tesco, Hindpool Road, Barrow-In-Furness. Officers would like to speak with the person pictured as part of their investigation. Investigators would also like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed… Continue reading Local Appeal – Shoplifting at Tesco, Hindpool Road, Barrow


PFCC names preferred candidate to lead Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, has selected Assistant Chief Fire Officer of Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS), Rick Ogden, as the preferred candidate to take on the role of Chief Fire Officer (CFO) on a temporary contract for 12 months.   The Chief Fire Officer selection process is conducted by… Continue reading PFCC names preferred candidate to lead Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service


Local Appeal – Burglary in the early hours of Sunday 28th May 2023, Coulton Street, Barrow

Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in the early hours of Sunday 28th May 2023, on Coulton Street, Barrow-in-Furness   An orange coloured Orange brand of bike, with distinctive purple brakes has been reported as stolen.   Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this, or any CCTV or Dashcam footage from… Continue reading Local Appeal – Burglary in the early hours of Sunday 28th May 2023, Coulton Street, Barrow


Local Appeal – Five bins set on fire Hindpool Urban Park, Duke Street, Barrow

Police are investigating and incident after five bins which were set on fire at Hindpool Urban Park, Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness between 4:30pm on 15 June and 8am on 16 June 2023. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 81 of 16 June 2023. You can also… Continue reading Local Appeal – Five bins set on fire Hindpool Urban Park, Duke Street, Barrow


Fire Service conducting patrols around Lakes to educate public on wildfires

Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is conducting patrols around popular lakes and surrounding areas in the county to educate the public on wildfires and water safety and extinguish any risks following the risk of wildfires being raised to ‘severe’ by the Natural Hazards Partnership.   Four fire crews will be visiting Windermere, Rydal Water, Grasmere,… Continue reading Fire Service conducting patrols around Lakes to educate public on wildfires


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