A new group which aims to offer fun, friendship and support for young people affected by cancer or bereavement is set to open in Barrow next month. CancerCare is inviting youngsters aged 12 to 17 years to its Re-Fresh Peer Support Group which will hold its first meeting on Thursday 9 September at… Continue reading CancerCare set to launch new youth support group in Barrow
Officers in Cumbria have prosecuted a number of drivers for perverting the course of justice following speeding and other traffic offences. Cumbria Constabulary has a team dedicated to identifying and prosecuting those who try to avoid prosecution for speeding and other traffic offences. These offences place members of the public at risk on our… Continue reading Drivers face harsher penalties for perverting the course of justice
Police attended an incident of assault occasioning actual bodily harm near the statue outside McDonalds, Dalton Road, at 2.30pm on Sunday 1st August 2021. It was reported that during an argument a 26-year-old old local male was grabbed from behind and thrown to the floor by another male, causing injury to victim’s face. Anyone… Continue reading Police attended an incident of assault occasioning actual bodily harm on Dalton Road
Police attended an incident of criminal damage which occurred on Thursday 29th July 2021 at 5.15pm on the grounds of Furness Abbey. It was reported that a group of youths had been on the grounds and caused approximately £1,500 of damage to fencing, Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any relating information… Continue reading Local Appeals – Criminal Damage Furness Abbey
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the A590, near the junction leading to Bridge End Garage and the A5074, today (August 3). The collision, reported at 12.08pm, involved a cyclist and a van. The cyclist, a man in his 80s, from Lancashire, sadly died at the scene. The driver of the… Continue reading Update: Collision on A590
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is supporting joint Neighbourhood Watch and Crimestoppers campaign, helping communities in Cumbria to stay safe this summer. The campaign involves Neighbourhood Watch’s step by step advice on how to be alert and stay safe against car crime, theft and burglary and Crimestoppers call to action, asking people… Continue reading Don’t let thieves steal our summer
Today (2nd August), Cumbria Police have launched a Stalking and Harassment Awareness campaign, which will run until the end of August. The campaign, which can be followed on constabulary’s website and social media accounts, will raise awareness of what the crimes of stalking and harassment are, and the importance of early reporting will be… Continue reading Cumbria Police launch stalking and harassment awareness campaign
Police are investigating a report of criminal damage to a shed, situated at the top of Market Street, there as part of Coronation Hall’s Shed art event weekend. The damage occurred late evening of Saturday 31st July into the early hours of Sunday 1st August 2021. It was reported that the secured shed was… Continue reading Local Appeals- Ulverston
Crime prevention in South Cumbria has received a boost after the local Community Safety Unit took delivery of a new Hyundai Kona, thanks to DSG Ltd of Barrow. DSG Ltd have been providing a vehicle for the local Community Safety Unit – made up of police and partners – for the past 10 years.… Continue reading Car donated to help keep people safe in South Cumbria
Two men were jailed on Friday (July 23) at Preston Crown court for multiple offences having taken advantage of a vulnerable victim at his home in Ulverston. Darren O’Connor, 56, of Anstable Road, Morecambe and John Hendry, 59 of Heysham Road, Morecambe was sentenced to five years each. Their sentences are in relation to… Continue reading Two men jailed for burglary, theft and fraud offences
