An iconic Lakeland pass will re-open to traffic this weekend following a four week closure for essential road safety improvements. A section of Kirkstone Pass between Brothers Water and the Kirkstone Inn was shut between 5 and 30 June for the works as part of an ongoing Department for Transport (DfT) ‘Safer Roads Project’. The… Continue reading Kirkstone Pass re-opens following latest phase of safety works
A consultation on improvements to cycling, walking and wheeling routes in Barrow has shown clear preferences for the designs people would like to see. Feedback from hundreds of consultation responses has been studied and collated and results show people would prefer the new cycleway along Abbey Road to be in the footway space. There… Continue reading Consultation results inform cycle, walking and wheeling scheme designs
£2 single bus tickets will continue to help people save money and encourage bus use Offer will be available across more than 5,000 routes until 31 October Fare cap will continue at £2.50 from 1 November for another year to support people with the cost of living Millions of people can save money on every… Continue reading “Get around for £2” this summer as bus fare cap extended until 31 October
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, confirms appointment of Rick Ogden as the next Chief Fire Officer for Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS). Mr. Ogden is the current Assistant Chief Fire Officer for CFRS was chosen as the preferred candidate by PFCC Peter McCall following interviews on the 13 June. In… Continue reading Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner confirms appointment of Chief Fire Officer
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, has appointed Rob Carden as the next Chief Constable for Cumbria Constabulary. The PFCC had selected Rob Carden, the current Deputy Chief Constable in Cumbria, as his preferred candidate following interviews on the 12 June. In line with the statutory guidelines, the Police, Fire and Crime… Continue reading Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner appoints new Chief Constable following confirmatory hearing
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into a fire at multiple properties at the intersection of Salthouse Road and Marsh Street in Barrow-in-Furness. A 30-year-old man from Barrow has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. He has been released on bail pending further enquiries. Emergency services… Continue reading Arrest made in Barrow fire investigation
A man from Durham has been jailed for four years for robbery, aggravated vehicle taking and assault of an emergency worker. Gavin Aldworth, 38, of Bishop Auckland was yesterday (June 29) been sentenced at Preston Crown Court. On Thursday 6 April this year, Aldworth approached the victim who was heading to his parked car on… Continue reading Durham man jailed for Barrow robbery
Westmorland and Furness Council is calling for more people to come forward and consider becoming Shared Lives carers. Shared Lives carers support adults with a variety of needs to live in their communities whilst enjoying flexible, regular personalised support. The council is making the call during Shared Lives week 2023, in a bid to provide… Continue reading Council makes plea for more Shared Lives carers
A FREE, clinically proven intervention to help people in Barrow-in-Furness quit smoking is being piloted by the newly formed Westmorland and Furness Council. The council is trialling the innovative, drug-free Allen Carr’s Easyway method as part of their ambition to make their entire council area “smoke-free” by 2030. To achieve smoke-free status, the council needs to… Continue reading Pilot scheme to help people quit smoking the “Easyway”
A homecare provider is launching an innovative scheme to raise money for a children’s charity. On Wednesday, June 28, Westmorland Homecare will publish a post on its Facebook site highlighting the work of Action for Children – and will donate 50p to the charity for every share the post receives between then and July 5.… Continue reading Homecare provider launches initiative to raise cash for children’s charity
