A multi-agency operation remains ongoing in Ulverston. A major incident was declared last night (6 December) after 53 homes had to be evacuated as a safety precaution following the discovery of a suspicious item within a house on Steel Street. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team are continuing their assessment to safely resolve this… Continue reading Update: Ulverston incident
Police are investigating a collision in Barrow today ( December 6 ). The collision happened at the junction of Rawlinson Street and Crellin Street. It was reported at 10.13am The collision involved a Nissan Micra, driven by a man, in his thirties, and an e-scooter carrying a man in his sixties. The man on the e-scooter… Continue reading Barrow collision – update
A number of homes in Ulverston are being evacuated as a precaution following the discovery of a potential electrical issue within an address on Steel Street. Police were called at 1:30pm today (6 December) following a report of concern for the welfare of an individual. Officers attended the scene and identified a suspicious item… Continue reading Police dealing with incident in Ulverston
Local groups and organisations can now apply for long term leases on Westmorland and Furness Council buildings for sustainable projects and initiatives. The council’s recently approved ‘Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Policy’ sets out the principles and recommended approach for the leasehold transfer of council property assets to community groups by way of a long-term lease,… Continue reading Council Launches New Community Asset Transfer Scheme
Catch up with Andrea in the Afternoon when she was joined by guest Sarah Mill from Barrow Adult Learning. Exploring a World of Learning with Barrow Adult Learning: A Conversation with Sarah Mill In a recent episode of Andrea in the Afternoon, the airwaves were filled with the enthusiasm of learning as Sarah Mill from… Continue reading Andrea in the Afternoon with guest Adult Learning 6 Dec 23
Cumbria Police have been notified of persons using a paramotor at Duddon Estuary without the landowners permission. The area is a SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and is protected due to the flora and fauna present. All persons flying a paramotor are subject to rules of the air and further information can be found… Continue reading Local Appeal – Duddon Estuary
Police are urging anyone suffering domestic abuse to reach out and seek help, with research highlighting the tragic impact such crimes can have. National figures show three women per week are murdered by a current or former partner. Recent analysis by academics, charities and victims’ groups also point to the further impact of these offences.… Continue reading Domestic abuse campaign urges anyone suffering to seek help
With the festive season approaching, now is the time to make sure you are protected against COVID-19 and flu. There are just 10 days to go until online bookings for the vaccines close, and the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is urging anyone still eligible to book an appointment and get potentially lifesaving protection… Continue reading Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS urges people to get winter jabs with 10 days until online bookings close
A second phase of a temporary pop-up library service in Ulverston has opened this week. The library service now occupies three units in Ulverston Market Hall on New Market Street, a short distance from the pop-up library facility already opened in the Ante Room at The Coro. The Market Hall units provide space for more stock… Continue reading Ulverston Library pop-up service ‘phase two’ opens
Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson, Cumbria Constabulary’s Rural Crime Team and National Farmers Union (NFU) are working together to raise awareness around livestock worrying and theft in Cumbria. Since the introduction of the Rural Crime Team in Cumbria on 19 September 2023, Cumbria Constabulary have received nine reports… Continue reading Dog owners urged to keep their dogs on leads in Cumbria’s countryside
