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PCC secures critical funding enabling victims to access quicker support

Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall successfully bid for £70,000 from the MOJ Critical Support Fund, who awarded £38,414 to Women’s Community Matters and £31,500 to West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support/The Freedom Project, to help victims of domestic abuse receive quicker access to vital support. The MOJ’s Critical Support Fund was made available… Continue reading PCC secures critical funding enabling victims to access quicker support

Police appeal for witnesses to serious collision on A590

Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision on the A590 today (Aug 16) near to Gilpin Bridge Inn. Emergency services were called at around 8:45am to the report of a two-vehicle collision. The collision involved a HGV and a Nissan Juke. The driver of the Nissan a 44-year-old man was taken to Preston… Continue reading Police appeal for witnesses to serious collision on A590

Constabulary take part in NPCC Drug Driving Operation

Officers from Cumbria’s mobile support group are taking part in a National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Drug Driving Operation with a week of enforcement taking place from the 23rd August. Starting from the 16th August Cumbria Police will be educating drivers via their social media accounts on the fatal consequences drug driving can have,… Continue reading Constabulary take part in NPCC Drug Driving Operation

CandoFM at Barra Culture Summer Playcation 17-21 August near you!!!

Come down to the PLAYCATION events hosted by Barra Culture that are happening near you this week and meet the CandoFM team! It’s going to be like a staycation, but better, PLAYCATION is coming to a neighbourhood near you: Tuesday 17 August 11am-4pm Barrow Park Wednesday 18 August 11am-4pm Walney Community Centre Thursday 19… Continue reading CandoFM at Barra Culture Summer Playcation 17-21 August near you!!!

Local Appeals – Burglary Arnside Street, Barrow

Police are investigating a burglary that happened at about 10pm on August 5 at an address on Arnside Street, Barrow. Entry was gained through a kitchen window, causing damage in the process. Various items including a bank card, food and clothing were taken. It was reported that a male in his late teens, who… Continue reading Local Appeals – Burglary Arnside Street, Barrow

Family pay tribute to man who died in B5278 collision

A man who died following a collision in south Cumbria has been described as someone who brought “so much love, joy and laughter” to the lives of those who knew and loved him. The family of David Hankinson, 40, of Burnley, said the outpouring of support following his death had been incredible –… Continue reading Family pay tribute to man who died in B5278 collision

PCC secures £200,352 from Home Office for countywide delivery of ‘They Matter’ programme

After a successful pilot study, Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall has secured £200,352 from the Home Office 2021-22 Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme fund, to extend the They Matter programme across the county, aimed at reducing the risk to victims of abuse, by supporting the perpetrator to take responsibility and be accountable for… Continue reading PCC secures £200,352 from Home Office for countywide delivery of ‘They Matter’ programme

100,000 Rides – Huge milestone for North West Blood Bikers

As Britain’s busiest blood bike service, we are celebrating 100,000 mercy missions – covering more than 1.5 million miles (to the moon and back three times) and saving the NHS more than £5.5 million over the last nine and a half years. North West Blood Bikes, which covers Lancashire and South Lake District, marked… Continue reading 100,000 Rides – Huge milestone for North West Blood Bikers

Good causes in Furness making a real difference to communities

More than £100,000 has been awarded to a range of good causes in the Furness area, including combating loneliness, helping people recover from debt, and providing activities for young people. Cumbria Community Foundation awarded just under £104,000 at its recent Furness Grants Committee to 12 community organisations, with two people receiving a share of… Continue reading Good causes in Furness making a real difference to communities

PCC urges parents to monitor what their children are viewing online

Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Peter McCall, is urging parents to check what their children and viewing and sharing online in support of Get Safe Online’s August campaign ‘Your Child and Social Media’. The aim of the campaign is to help children remain true to who they are when online and warn parents… Continue reading PCC urges parents to monitor what their children are viewing online

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