At 12:39 on 3rd October 2021 one fire engine attended a suspected gas leak at a property on Ainslie Dale, Dalton-in-Furness. Crews used one breathing apparatus and a gas monitor at the incident and were in attendance for twenty minutes.
A Northern train has been given the honourary name ‘Pride of Cumbria’ to celebrate 175 years of the railway in the region. The Furness Railway and Lakes Line opened in 1846, transforming the way goods and passengers were transported in the county. The Class 195 train’s new name was unveiled at a ceremony at… Continue reading Northern train named ‘Pride of Cumbria’ to mark 175 years of railway
The Cumbria Sports Awards nomination window opens on Friday 1st October 2021. The awards, organised by Active Cumbria, recognises the outstanding talents, commitment and successes of teams and individuals throughout Cumbria who are involved in sport. The awards also highlight the dedication and commitment of the vast number of volunteers, coaches, and others behind… Continue reading Time to nominate your Cumbrian Sporting Heroes
CANCELLED Apple Day at Ford Park Jill Salmon, Chief Executive of Ford Park Community Group, said: “Sadly we have reluctantly taken the decision to cancel Apple Day this year. “Although we were expecting poor weather this Saturday, unfortunately the weather has turned for the worse, with winds of up to 36 mph forecast, which… Continue reading CANCELLED Apple Day at Ford Park
A Cumbrian charity has launched a pilot project to better understand the needs of people using Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs (IPED) in the county and to reduce any potential harm they might cause to themselves. The Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS) scheme allows IPED users to obtain free, clean, medical grade… Continue reading Cumbrian charity launches pilot project to understand the needs of people using Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioners, Peter McCall is inviting the public to complete the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners national survey and have their say on potential changes to the licensing of firearms and shotguns in England and Wales. Talking about the firearms licensing survey, Peter McCall comments: “The Home Office is… Continue reading Commissioner invites people to have their say on potential changes to firearms licensing
The Salvation Army is celebrating 140 years of being in Barrow-in-Furness. In 1881, two Salvation Army officers arrived in Barrow and held some street meetings where they told people that God loved them. As people’s lives were transformed by this message, the 177th Salvation Army Corps was started. The Salvation Army in Barrow continues… Continue reading The Salvation Army celebrates 140 years in Barrow
Ulverston Police are investigating the theft of a Mens TREK mountain bike which was stolen from the Queen Street area of Ulverston sometime between 6am and 9am on 26th September. The pedal cycle is black in colour and the model is a Marlin 5 hard tail. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report… Continue reading Local appeals – Police are investigating theft of Mens TREK mountain bike from Queen Street area of Ulverston
The condition of a 20-year-old woman, who was injured on a ride in Cavendish Park, Barrow, on the 28th August, has improved. She is now described as in a stable condition. The incident occurred just before 8:30pm on the 28th August. The woman remains in hospital. Chloe’s parents, Sharon and Phil, said: “We… Continue reading Update: Cavendish Park injured woman’s condition improves
Barrow Police are investigating an incident of grievous bodily harm which occurred on Sunday 26th September at approximately 3:30am on Dalkeith Street at the corner of Scott Street, Barrow The incident is reported to have involved three men. One of the men is reported to have been in the company of other males. A… Continue reading Police are investigating an incident of grievous bodily harm Sunday 26th September Dalkeith Street, Barrow
