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Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to put fire safety at the top of their Christmas list this year.

Fire safety is vital throughout the year, but the extra distractions of Christmas make it especially important to be vigilant. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service, in line with the national Fire Kills campaign, is asking people to take extra care over the festive period to ensure their families and loved ones are protected. Andrew Lowes,… Continue reading Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to put fire safety at the top of their Christmas list this year.

Three arrested as part of operation to tackle boat thefts in South Lakes

Officers from the South Lakes Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), Rural Crime Team and Kendal CID conducted early morning arrests and address searches in West and South Yorkshire on Monday morning (18 December). This action came as part of Operation Headway, Cumbria Police’s new, dedicated operation to tackle the theft of boats and related equipment.… Continue reading Three arrested as part of operation to tackle boat thefts in South Lakes

Police activity increased as festive nights out underway

Local policing teams have worked throughout the weekend to ensure criminals are caught and communities are kept safe. Officers carried out high visibility, uniformed street patrols in the county’s main nightlife areas as part of the extra measures put in place over the festive period to keep party-goers safe. The overall aim… Continue reading Police activity increased as festive nights out underway

BAE Systems supports Barrow food bank this winter

BAE Systems is donating £30,000 to help the food bank in Barrow provide for families and individuals in need this winter. Working with volunteers in local communities in Furness, the donations will help fund emergency food parcels and ensure that goods can be safely stored, sorted and distributed. Over the last four… Continue reading BAE Systems supports Barrow food bank this winter

Commissioner asks the public their view on Policing budget proposals

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall is responsible for setting the policing element of council tax each year, and today opens the council tax precept consultation, asking for public feedback on the budget proposal for Cumbria Constabulary 2024-2025. Each year, Cumbria Constabulary is part funded by government grants and the rest is… Continue reading Commissioner asks the public their view on Policing budget proposals

Views to be sought on Town Deal Project as plans progress

A TEAM of specialists has been appointed by Cumberland Council to progress plans for making travel around Millom and Haverigg safer and easier. Connected Millom and Haverigg – one of four projects being developed as part of Millom Town Deal – aims to improve access to sustainable forms of transport for all, boost levels of… Continue reading Views to be sought on Town Deal Project as plans progress

Help vulnerable older Cumbrians keep warm this winter

Money given to the Winter Warmth Appeal by this Friday, December 22, is set to be doubled thanks to the generosity of match funders. Cumbria Community Foundation has run the Winter Warmth Appeal every winter since 2010, raising more than £2.5m to provide help with heating bills to some of the county’s most vulnerable older… Continue reading Help vulnerable older Cumbrians keep warm this winter

Find your nearest “Warm Spot” this winter Choose from nearly 100 local venues

Residents in Westmorland and Furness looking for somewhere to warm up and have a hot drink and a chat will be able to choose from nearly 100 local “warm spots” this winter. There’s been an incredible response from organisations across the area to open their venues to those in need as part of the Warm… Continue reading Find your nearest “Warm Spot” this winter Choose from nearly 100 local venues

Barrow burglar jailed

A man who broke into his former partner’s home and took her dog has been sentenced to two years in prison. Lee Baines, 57, of no fixed address, admitted burglary and was sentenced at Preston Crown Court. The court heard how Baines had been separated from his former partner since 2020. But on 12 June… Continue reading Barrow burglar jailed

Operation Merlin: Week of Action sees 20 arrests and offenders charged with offences including drug supply

Arrests for offences as serious as possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply were made by officers across the county as part of the latest Operation Merlin week of action (11-14 December). The week of action saw 20 arrests made in all areas of the county – including 11 arrests in a single… Continue reading Operation Merlin: Week of Action sees 20 arrests and offenders charged with offences including drug supply

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