Thousands ready to object

Private holiday resort proposed for Roanhead adjacent to National Nature Reserve Sandscale Haws, described by Visit Barrow as a national treasure Over 4,000 residents of Barrow, Dalton, Askam, Ireleth and surrounding areas have signed a petition objecting to plans for a luxury holiday resort which could see on average 1,200 tourists descend upon the fragile… Continue reading Thousands ready to object


PM agrees to meet with Simon Fell MP on AUKUS programme and to visit Barrow!

Simon Fell, the Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness, has today invited Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, to visit Barrow to view the submarine programme at BAE systems. Asking a question at Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) earlier today, Mr Fell praised the work of the Barrovian workforce which contributes to what the MP called… Continue reading PM agrees to meet with Simon Fell MP on AUKUS programme and to visit Barrow!


Nearly four years jail for latest drugs offender caught by Cumbria detectives

Detectives have warned they will continue to target high-harm drugs offenders after the latest jail sentence for a criminal caught by Cumbria Police. James Humber, 49, was jailed for three years and nine months for offences including a charge linked to heroin. Humber, of Kendal, was caught after investigations into drugs led to his arrest… Continue reading Nearly four years jail for latest drugs offender caught by Cumbria detectives


New timetable comes into effect THIS SUNDAY: Northern reminds customers to ‘Check My Timetable’

Northern is reminding customers that its new timetable comes into effect this Sunday (21 May). Whilst the overwhelming majority of services remain ‘as is’, the train operator is urging people that make regular trips on the same trains to use the Check My Timetable feature on their website to see details specific to their local station. Tricia… Continue reading New timetable comes into effect THIS SUNDAY: Northern reminds customers to ‘Check My Timetable’


LITFEST AND LANCASTER UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCE The 2023 LANCASTER ENVIRONMENT LECTURE

Litfest, Lancaster’s Literature Festival, and Lancaster University are delighted to announce that the author, journalist and environmental campaigner George Monbiot will give the 2023 Lancaster Environment Lecture in the Margaret Fell Lecture Theatre on Wednesday 24 May at 7.00pm. George Monbiot’s thoroughly researched and compelling books and articles raise questions that need answering and, together… Continue reading LITFEST AND LANCASTER UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCE The 2023 LANCASTER ENVIRONMENT LECTURE


Op Sceptre: Cumbria backs national knife operation to help keep our streets safe

Cumbria Constabulary is supporting a national, week-long knife crime campaign, beginning on Monday (15 May 2023). Op Sceptre will aim to remove potentially dangerous and harmful blades from our streets, giving opportunity for members of the public to dispose of knives anonymously and safely in amnesty bins at local Police Stations. As part of the… Continue reading Op Sceptre: Cumbria backs national knife operation to help keep our streets safe


People urged not to set off too soon ahead of Appleby Horse Fair 2023

The following is released on behalf of the Appleby Horse Fair Multi-Agency Strategic Co-ordinating Group (MASCG) A month ahead of the 2023 Appleby Horse Fair, Fair-goers who bring trailers (towed caravans) are being reminded of the importance of planning ahead and not arriving too soon. The number of stopping places is limited, with changes to… Continue reading People urged not to set off too soon ahead of Appleby Horse Fair 2023


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