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Dog owners urged to keep their dogs on leads in Cumbria’s countryside

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

Local Appeal – Investigation into sexual assault at the Dickensian Festival in Ulverston

Police investigating a sexual assault in Ulverston on 25 November are appealing for witnesses. The incident took place at the Dickensian Festival in Ulverston, outside The Coronation Hall at around 8:15pm. A man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault by touching. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has… Continue reading Local Appeal – Investigation into sexual assault at the Dickensian Festival in Ulverston

Local Appeal – CCTV appeal -Barrow-in-Furness

Police are investigating an incident of theft which occurred outside Home Bargains, Dalton Road, Barrow on 12 October at around 11:43am. During the incident a purse with cash and cards in was stolen. Officers would like to speak to the person pictured as part of the investigation. Anyone with information relating to this incident can… Continue reading Local Appeal – CCTV appeal -Barrow-in-Furness

After a week of ASLEF disruption – Northern’s new timetable takes effect THIS Sunday

Train timetables across the North of England will change on Sunday (10 December) along with the rest of the National Rail network. The timetable change comes at the end of a period of industrial action by ASLEF, which culminates this Friday (8 December) when Northern will be unable to run any of its 2,500… Continue reading After a week of ASLEF disruption – Northern’s new timetable takes effect THIS Sunday

Update – Major incident concludes

A major incident which was declared over the weekend following heavy snowfall in parts of Cumbria has been stood down. Extensive snowfall across the county, in particular the Millom and South Lakes areas, on Saturday caused major issues with Cumbria’s road network. On Saturday afternoon, a multi-agency response was launched to support those impacted by… Continue reading Update – Major incident concludes

Highways teams work tirelessly to clear road network

Our amazing highways teams have been working continuously through the weekend dealing with the heavy snow fall and icy conditions on our roads. This has been hugely challenging for crews, not only due to the conditions and heavy snow, but also because of the many abandoned cars that have affected our ability to access all… Continue reading Highways teams work tirelessly to clear road network

Man jailed for over 7 years for sexual assault and stalking

A man has been sentenced to 7 years and 8 months in prison for sexual assault and stalking after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing. David McKeown, 41, of no fixed address, was sentenced today (4 December) at Preston Crown Court for sexual assault and stalking involving fear of violence. McKeown also is subject to… Continue reading Man jailed for over 7 years for sexual assault and stalking

Supporting the NHS by using the right health service

With the NHS being much busier during the winter months, the public are being urged to ensure they’re using the right service for them. GP practices have a range of different healthcare professionals who can support a variety of conditions, from nurses who can offer health checks, take blood samples and prescribe some medications to… Continue reading Supporting the NHS by using the right health service

Waste and recycling collections suspended in South Lakeland

The decision has been taken to suspend today’s waste and recycling collections in the South Lakeland area due to the ongoing major weather incident. Areas of South Lakeland, particularly around Ulverston and the rural south Lakes communities, were among those most seriously affected by the weekend’s heavy snowfalls. A yellow warning for ice is in… Continue reading Waste and recycling collections suspended in South Lakeland

Fire chief praises emergency response

CUMBRIA’S Chief Fire Officer has praised the service’s response following the major weather incident over the weekend. Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service was part of a multi-agency response launched following heavy snowfall that resulted in widespread challenges across the county. Rick Ogden, Chief Fire Officer, said: “I am immensely proud of the role Cumbria Fire… Continue reading Fire chief praises emergency response

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