Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, said: “As we sit down to enjoy our Christmas celebrations, I would ask that you take a moment to think about all our emergency services who are working hard throughout the festive period to keep us all safe. “I want to give my personal thanks to… Continue reading Christmas message from Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
Police are investigating a case of common assault that occurred on 6 December 2023 at around 3:30pm at Esso Mountbarrow, Ulverston. The incident took place between two women in the station and on the forecourt. It has been alleged that the suspect, a 40-50 year old woman, shouted towards the victim and displayed body language that… Continue reading Local Appeal – Common assault at Esso Mountbarrow, Ulverston
WOULD-BE Firefighters are invited to join an online information session being hosted by Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service. The service is holding a final online session on Thursday, December 21 (7pm to 8pm) ahead of its wholetime recruitment window opening in the new year. Those interested in applying to join Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service… Continue reading Final online info event for would-be firefighters
Cumbria Fostering has won two prestigious awards for its participation in ‘Any Of Us’ – a short film encouraging people from all backgrounds to become a foster carer. The fostering film won the ‘Best Collaboration’ and ‘Best Creative Comms’ categories at the comms2point0 UnAwards which recognises excellence in public sector communications at a ceremony held… Continue reading Prestigious award win for Cumbria Fostering film
More than 60 drivers have been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs so far this month. Cumbria Constabulary’s Roads Policing Unit – launched in October 2023 – is on the county’s roads day and night looking for drivers who are endangering lives by driving whilst impaired. Since… Continue reading More than 60 drivers arrested for driving under the influence so far this December
Home cooks across the North West are being warned of the hidden dangers of gravy after more than a third (38%) admitted to pouring it down their sinks. United Utilities, which looks after the water and wastewater network for the North West, is predicting that the North West’s sewers could be under increased strain this… Continue reading Don’t let gravy be a pain in your drain this Christmas
BAE Systems has opened a new careers hub in Barrow-in-Furness as the first part of a multi-million pound set of investments across the town. Earlier this year, the Company purchased several retail properties in the town, including the former Debenhams, WHSmith and Bodyshop units. These vacant sites are being transformed into vibrant new spaces to… Continue reading New careers inspiration hub launches in Barrow
People in North Lancashire and South Cumbria who have suspected skin cancer are to benefit from faster diagnosis thanks to ground-breaking new technology at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust (UHMBT). The pilot programme with medical technology company Skin Analytics, combines AI (artificial intelligence) technology and teledermoscopy to diagnose and treat people with skin cancer,… Continue reading New technology set to reduce waiting times and offer faster diagnosis for patients with suspected skin cancer
For the first time since lockdown, the much-loved Christmas display at Barrow Park’s glasshouse has returned. The Parks Team at Westmorland and Furness Council have bedecked the heated greenhouse with four decorated Christmas trees surrounded by a bed of scarlet poinsettias, garlands and twinkling fairy lights. The show glasshouse in the 45-acre, Thomas Mawson-designed park… Continue reading Christmas display returns to Barrow Park’s glasshouse
Westmorland and Furness Council will be taking over the management of a 3G pitch sports facility in Barrow. The contract with the current operator has been terminated and from January 2024 the pitches alongside Barrow Park Leisure Centre will revert to council control. The pitches were closed to the public last month. The council has… Continue reading Council to take over management of sports pitches
