West Ham and Manchester City fans desperate to book flights and accommodation for their teams’ forthcoming European cup finals are being warned not to fall foul of scammers in their rush to be there. Demand for flights to Istanbul for Manchester City’s Champion’s League Final in Istanbul on June 10th and West Ham’s Europa… Continue reading EUROPEAN FOOTBALL FINALS TRAVEL SCAMS WARNING
On the floor of the House of Commons this afternoon, Cumbrian MP Tim Farron accused the Government of threatening to undermine local universities. Yesterday (23rd), the Home Office announced new overseas students will no longer be able to bring family with them except under specific circumstances. Jo Grady, the general secretary of the University and… Continue reading Government’s immigration plans will harm local universities – MP
History was made last night as Barrow Town Council gathered for the first time after the elections on May 4th. Among various appointments, the first decision of the night was to elect Labour’s Chris Altree as the new mayor of Barrow.. A delighted Mayor Altree said, “It’s the honour of a lifetime for… Continue reading MAYOR ALTREE – A NEW ERA
Release issued locally on behalf of NFU Cost of GPS theft doubled in first four months of 2023 compared to same period last year*, figures from NFU Mutual show April was second worst month on record for GPS thefts Fears harvest season could be disrupted by thefts of essential GPS technology Rural insurer NFU Mutual… Continue reading Harvest security alert as cost of GPS thefts doubles in 2023
Police are investigating an attempted arson at the Original factory shop in the Gill. It is reported the suspect has climbed onto the roof of the building on the morning of Tuesday 23 May with rolled up newspapers and tried to start a fire. Smoke was sighted around 9am and the Ulverston Fire Brigade were… Continue reading Local Appeal – Attempted arson at the Original factory shop in the Gill, Ulverston
Industrial action by ASLEF and the RMT unions will bring fresh disruption to the region’s train services on three days next week. ASLEF, who largely represent train drivers, will stage their action on Wednesday 31 May and Saturday, 3 June. As such, customers are advised to avoid travel on those days. The RMT union, which… Continue reading Strike action to disrupt train services during school half term holiday: Northern issues travel advice calendar
A 16-year-old boy has today (May 23) been sentenced at Barrow Magistrates Court to 12 months detention following an incident in April this year in Barrow. The boy who cannot be named for legal reasons has been detained after pleading guilty to attempted wounding, threatening with a bladed article in a public place and… Continue reading Boy detained for 12 months following incident in Barrow involving knife
On the floor of the House of Commons yesterday (22 May 2023), Cumbrian MP Tim Farron encouraged Home Secretary Suella Braverman to increase funding for youth work in the county to tackle anti-social behaviour. Speaking during Home Office questions, Tim said: “In Kendal we are proud of the recently set up Youth Matters project, which is… Continue reading MP urges Home Secretary to boost funding for youth work to tackle anti-social behaviour
A gas plant that provides heat and power to Sellafield has successfully demolished redundant fuel tanks. Located close to the Sellafield site, the Fellside Combined Heat and Power Plant raises steam and generates electricity to support Sellafield’s operations. It recently completed a major project by removing a pair of large obsolete fuel tanks, making way… Continue reading Redundant tanks successfully removed
On the build up to another bank holiday, Cumberland Council is reminding residents how to access its services. Some offices – including Carlisle’s Civic Centre and Cumbria House, Allerdale House in Workington, and Market Hall in Whitehaven – will be closed on Monday 29 May. Online services will be available at www.cumberland.gov.uk. The main customer number… Continue reading Cumberland Council bank holiday arrangements
