3920 New Laptops and Tablets for disadvantaged Students across Cumbria

3920 New Laptops and Tablets for disadvantaged Students across Cumbria Simon Fell MP has welcomed the announcement that pupils across Cumbria have benefited from almost 4,000 laptops and tablets to date, as the Conservative Government hits an important milestone in its rollout of devices to support disadvantaged young people. More than 1 million laptops and… Continue reading 3920 New Laptops and Tablets for disadvantaged Students across Cumbria


Sea Cadets Backpack Appeal

SEA CADETS BACKPACK APPEAL The BAE Systems Submarine Backpack Appeal is drawing to a close and the local Sea Cadets are looking forward to the time when they can distribute the much needed backpacks to local primary schools. So far the fundraiser has been a great success with £2,147 being raised. This will buy much… Continue reading Sea Cadets Backpack Appeal


Police investigating following death of a one year old child

Police investigating following death of a one-year-old child The following statement is released in connection with the ongoing criminal investigation into the death of a one-year-old child. Detective Chief Superintendent Dean Holden, Head of Crime and Safeguarding at Cumbria Constabulary, said: “Two people have been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation into the tragic… Continue reading Police investigating following death of a one year old child


Tributes have poured in for legendary former Labour leader of Barrow Borough Council Jack Melling

TRIBUTES have poured in for legendary former Labour leader of Barrow Borough Council Jack Melling who has died aged 76. It is understood that his death is not connected with Covid-19. Mr Melling died at his home in Barrow on Friday. The revered Labourite is remembered for delivering the longest-ever reply to a question when… Continue reading Tributes have poured in for legendary former Labour leader of Barrow Borough Council Jack Melling


More than £1 million for local councils to help support victims of domestic abuse in Furness

MORE THEN £1 MILLON FOR LOCAL COUNCILS TO HELP SUPPORT VICTOMS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE IN FURNESS Simon Fell MP has welcomed the announcement that Cumbria County Council will receive £995,779, Barrow Borough Council, £33,047, and South Lakeland District Council £33,072 from the Government to provide additional support for victims of domestic abuse and their children… Continue reading More than £1 million for local councils to help support victims of domestic abuse in Furness


Special Constable Recruitment reopening

SPECIAL CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT REOPENING Cumbria Constabulary is reopening recruitment for volunteer Special Constables and is holding a Q&A session on twitter in March. Applications for Special Constables will be welcome from Monday 15th Feburary. Those interested in applying or looking for more information should visit – Join us (cumbria.police.uk) on Monday. The Q&A session is… Continue reading Special Constable Recruitment reopening


Antisocial behavious tackled with special court orders thanks to proactive council teams

ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOUR TACKLED WITH SPECIAL COURT ORDERS THANKS TO PROACTIVE COUNCIL TEAMS SPECIAL court orders have been secured by Barrow Borough Council to protect residents from the impacts of antisocial behaviour. A total of four antisocial behaviour injunctions have been issued by the courts in just eight months to curb the unacceptable actions of individuals… Continue reading Antisocial behavious tackled with special court orders thanks to proactive council teams


Free training offered to public and businesses on how to protect themselves online

FREE TRAINING OFFERED TO PUBLIC AND BUSINESSES ON HOW TO PROTECT THEMSELVES ONLINE Get Safe Online are offering a free training session to the public on how to best protect their businesses, children and themselves online. The training will take place on Thursday 18 February 2021 between 1pm and 2.30pm over Microsoft Teams to comply… Continue reading Free training offered to public and businesses on how to protect themselves online


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