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More than 1000 arrests made in Cumbria as part of festive crackdown on crime

As part of efforts to keep people across Cumbria safe throughout December, police officers and staff have worked round-the-clock to target criminals and prevent crime. A total of 1,032 arrests were made during December with 794 stop searches also carried out during the month. A series of policing operations took place covering themes such as… Continue reading More than 1000 arrests made in Cumbria as part of festive crackdown on crime

Council takes over management of much-loved community venue

Westmorland and Furness Council has reaffirmed its commitment to Ulverston’s Coronation Hall after taking over management of the much-loved community, arts and cultural venue on 1 January. The council confirmed the move in November, committing to keep the venue operating and retaining the current temporary pop-up library offer. The agreement came after the announcement by… Continue reading Council takes over management of much-loved community venue

Fire service recruitment window now open

REGISTRATION is now open for anyone interested in becoming a Firefighter with Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. The service’s annual Wholetime recruitment window has opened today (Tuesday) and would-be Firefighters must register their interest with the service before midday on Friday, January 19. Those who have registered will then enter the assessment and selection process… Continue reading Fire service recruitment window now open

Guy Perry Ltd are proud to officially open their new Citroen showroom in Barrow

Guy Perry Ltd are proud to officially open their new Citroen showroom in Barrow, the showroom is on the same site as their Peugeot showroom on Phoenix road. With the huge success and popularity of the new Peugeot range along with the ever growing investments in the local area, it’s the perfect time for Guy… Continue reading Guy Perry Ltd are proud to officially open their new Citroen showroom in Barrow

Police investigating fatal road traffic collision on A590 at Gilpin Bridge

Cumbria Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred on the A590 yesterday morning (2 January) at around 9am. The collision involved a Jaguar car and a delivery van. The driver of the Jaguar, a man in his 20s from the Leicestershire area, died following the collision. The driver of the van was uninjured.… Continue reading Police investigating fatal road traffic collision on A590 at Gilpin Bridge

More than 120 drivers arrested for drink or drug driving in December

More than 1,000 drivers were tested and more than 100 were arrested for drink or drug driving in Cumbria in December. Operation Limit ran throughout the month and was led by officers from the Constabulary’s Roads Policing Unit. More than 1,800 drivers were stopped, with 1,302 tested for drink or drug driving, resulting… Continue reading More than 120 drivers arrested for drink or drug driving in December

A590 closed near Gilpin Bridge following collision

Emergency services are dealing with a serious road traffic collision which has occurred on the A590. Police were called at 9:01am today (2 January) with a report of a collision near Gilpin Bridge. The road is closed in both directions between the Meathop roundabout and Levens. Motorists are asked to avoid the area.

Local Appeals – Robbery, Thwaite St, Barrow; Robbery, Hall St, Barrow; GBH Assault, Market St, Ulverston

Barrow Police are investigating a report of robbery that has occurred on Thwaite Street in Barrow on 30 December at 1.20pm. A 24-year-old man was arrested following the incident. He has since been bailed. Police are appealing for any witnesses, specifically a woman who we believe was in the area and intervened during the incident.… Continue reading Local Appeals – Robbery, Thwaite St, Barrow; Robbery, Hall St, Barrow; GBH Assault, Market St, Ulverston

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS preparing for longest-ever strike

Junior doctors in England are preparing for the longest strike in NHS history next week, and all hospitals in Lancashire and South Cumbria are expecting significant disruption. The industrial action from 7am on Wednesday 3 January 2024 until 7am on Tuesday 9 January is part of an ongoing dispute between junior doctors and Government over… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS preparing for longest-ever strike

Disaster Relief Charity’s UK Flood Appeal Receives Full Funding

BAE Systems has announced a partnership with REACT, a UK-based disaster relief and humanitarian aid charity. The Company has fully funded the charity’s £30,000 UK Flood Appeal to enable it to recruit, train and equip teams of volunteer flood responders across the country. This winter, more than 5 million British homes are at risk… Continue reading Disaster Relief Charity’s UK Flood Appeal Receives Full Funding

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