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Festival Players set to return to Ford Park this summer with open-air Shakespeare

Picnic blankets at the ready as the Festival Players visit Ford Park this July with their touring production of Henry V. The acclaimed theatre company, who have delighted audiences at the Ulverston park in the past, return on Friday 23 July with Shakespeare’s most popular history play. After a rebellious and spirited youth, carousing in… Continue reading Festival Players set to return to Ford Park this summer with open-air Shakespeare

Road blocked and closures in place following Ulverston A590 collision

Police are in attendance to a three vehicle collision, on the at A590, Three Bridges, Ulverston. Police were called to the scene at 6:41pm today (20th June). Fire, Search and Rescue and Ambulance are also in attendance. The reported injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The road is currently blocked in both directions whilst emergency… Continue reading Road blocked and closures in place following Ulverston A590 collision

Festival of Colours Postponement

It is with deep regret that the Festival of Colours, a vibrant and multicultural celebration of South-Asian inspired dance, street food, workshops and music scheduled to take place on Saturday 26 June in Barrow, has been postponed. Barra Culture, the Forum and Barrow Borough Council are incredibly disappointed to have to reschedule, but are happy… Continue reading Festival of Colours Postponement

Cumbria Constabulary – Local Appeals 18 Jun 21

Police are investigating an incident of assault that occurred at around 3pm on the 10th of June, near Ramsden Street, Barrow. The incident is believed to have involved a man and a boy aged in his early teens. Officers are keen to speak to a man described as white, aged in his 30s, around 5ft… Continue reading Cumbria Constabulary – Local Appeals 18 Jun 21

Local Appeal – Criminal damage, St Vincent Street

Police are investigating an incident of criminal damage that occurred at around 9:45pm on the 13th of June, at an address on St Vincent Street. During the incident, a window was smashed and a group of teenagers were seen fleeing the scene in the direction of Dalton Road. Officers are keen to speak to… Continue reading Local Appeal – Criminal damage, St Vincent Street

Engineering organisation urgently seeks new leaders

A long-running engineering organisation whose committee has more than 250 years of expertise is urgently seeking new leadership. Professional Engineers South Cumbria (PESC) has been a mainstay on the lecture circuit hosting free talks since 1985. But the committee of Joe Aubrey, 94, Treasurer, Keith Higham, 82, and 77-year-old secretary Ian Palmer said they will… Continue reading Engineering organisation urgently seeks new leaders

PCC Supports Age UK in Helping to Keep Older People Safe

In support of Elder Abuse Day this week, Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall visited Age UK Carlisle and Eden to see how the Covid19 Recovery fund has helped to support vulnerable older people during the pandemic. Peter McCall comments: “In the week of national Elder Abuse Day, it is important to raise awareness… Continue reading PCC Supports Age UK in Helping to Keep Older People Safe

Assistant Chief Constable to retire after 30 years policing service

Cumbria’s Assistant Chief Constable Andrew Slattery is retiring after 30 years policing service. ACC Slattery said: “I am very proud to have served the communities of Cumbria for the last 30 years and I am fortunate to have enjoyed a varied and challenging career. “I have worked on many of the county’s most significant incidents… Continue reading Assistant Chief Constable to retire after 30 years policing service

PCC Encourages People to Have Their Say

Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall is welcoming people to contact him to raise any concerns, ideas and suggestions for policing in the county, at his public surgery on Thursday 24 June 10am -12. Members of the public are invited to contact him either online or make an appointment for a direct telephone conversation… Continue reading PCC Encourages People to Have Their Say

MP calls on Council and Highways England to bring in measures after fatal accident

BARROW and Furness’ MP Simon Fell has written to Highways England and Cumbria County Council urging them to act to improve road safety following the death of a man on the A590 last week. In the letters to Jim O’Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer at Highways England and Angela Jones the Executive Director for Economy and… Continue reading MP calls on Council and Highways England to bring in measures after fatal accident

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