At 10:26 hours on Thursday 8th July three fire engines attended Pennington Ulverston. Fire involved a barn and a large amount of hay. Hay bales removed by farmer using heavy machinery. Crews used two hose reel jets, one thermal image camera and small tools to extinguish the fire. Crews were detained for approximately two… Continue reading Fire Incidents – Pennington Ulverston
Northern is asking customers in the North West to check before they travel this weekend as the rail operator continues to feel the impact of coronavirus. Northern is running reduced frequency of services and short notice cancellations are expected after many conductors and drivers were either diagnosed with COVID-19 or asked to self-isolate following Track… Continue reading North West customers advised to check before they travel this weekend (July 10–11)
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision on the A590 near Newby Bridge. Motorists are asked to avoid this area as road closures are expected to be put in place. Thank you for your patience and assistance.
Police are appealing for witnesses after tyres on a car were damaged in two incidents in Scott Street. The black Ford Mondeo had a tyre slashed between 11pm on July 6 and 7am the following day. A different tyre was damaged between 12.30am and 12.45am on July 8. Anyone with information relating to this… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Local Appeals – Tyre slashed on Scott Street
Police are investigating a burglary that occurred on Tuesday 29th June at approximately 10pm on Schooner Street, Barrow. It is reported three males entered the address in balaclavas and forced their way through the front door before stealing items from within. Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit, quoting… Continue reading Cumbria Police: Local Appeals
Low Furness Councillor Ben Cooper has joined with local campaigners to raise awareness of community defibrillators. There are around 20 community defibrillators throughout the villages of Low & Mid Furness, but campaigners worry that not enough people are aware of these, or the ongoing costs associated with them. Commenting, Ben said: “It’s great that… Continue reading Councillor joins call for greater Defibrillator awareness
At 14:23 on the 30th June 2021, Firefighters were called to reports of a building fire on Elizabethan Way, Barrow-in-Furness. Crews used two breathing apparatus, one CO2 extinguisher and breaking-in equipment. Crews were in attendance for approximately one hour. At 01:14 hours on 30th June 2021, Firefighters were called to reports of a domestic… Continue reading Cumbria County Council Fire Incidents Update
Three people have been sentenced on 1 July for their involvement in a County Lines organised crime drug dealing operation. The defendants were sentenced at Bolton Crown Court after pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Supply Class A drugs. Kevin Allen, 39, of Egerton Court, Barrow, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison Abbie Dougan, 33,… Continue reading County Lines drug dealers sentenced at Crown Court
Cumbria Constabulary are pleased to be working with Anti Racist Cumbria in its commitment to identify and address any racial disparities for anyone interacting with Cumbria police. The joint programme has been commissioned by Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall. Chief Superintendent Sarah Jackson from Cumbria Constabulary said “We are really pleased to… Continue reading Cumbria Police partner with Anti Racist Cumbria to tackle any racial disparities.
At 14:03 hours on 26th June 2021, Firefighters were called to a report of a domestic property fire at Earle Street in Barrow-in-Furness. Crews used two breathing apparatus, one hose reel jet and one thermal imaging camera. Crews were detained for thirty minutes
