Northern has re-recorded the on-board announcement for 34 of the stations across its network following a public appeal to ensure local pronunciation was respected. The train operator received 47 formal requests to re-record announcements, with multiple submissions for Aspatria in Cumbria (to be pronounced as ‘As-spay-tria), Kirkham and Wesham in Lancashire (to be pronounced Kirkham… Continue reading That’s a wrap: Northern re-records 34 station name announcements to better reflect local pronunciation

Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Peter McCall, is warning Cumbrian residents to be vigilant against vehicle scams when purchasing a new motor. Research commissioned in July 2023 by the Vehicle Safe Trading Advisory Group (VSTAG), the UK’s leading vehicle trading safety advisory body, highlighted that, at a time when average used car prices… Continue reading PFCC warns Cumbrians to watch out for vehicle scams

Local independent record label – Seahouse Media CIC / Seahouse Records who are putting on an event on Sunday 10th September at the Nan Tait Centre, Barrow 2-5pm Grant funded by Barrowful, HeadSpace is an afternoon session of songwriters, performance and discussion about the relationship between mental health and creativity and performance. Songwriters Matt Kassell,… Continue reading Local Record Label Hosts HeadSpace Event Exploring Mental Health and Creativity Through Songwriting and Performance

People across Lancashire and South Cumbria are being reminded that consultants are set to strike this week in the run-up to the bank holiday weekend. Unions announced that consultant doctors in England will once again be taking industrial action over 48 hours, from 7am on Thursday 24 August until 7am on Saturday 26 August, as… Continue reading Increased demand on health services in Lancashire and South Cumbria expected as consultants set to strike ahead of bank holiday

Suicide Prevention charity Every Life Matters are encouraging people in Cumbria to join others across the world in lighting a candle at 8pm on World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 – to remember those we have lost to suicide, for those living with thoughts of suicide, and to show support for suicide prevention.    Events are… Continue reading Lighting candles across Cumbria on World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 

Mark Purcell, 36, of Ivy Avenue, Barrow was sentenced by Judge Archer to two years six months today (Aug 21) at Preston Crown Court following a four-day trial. The court heard how Purcell met a woman online in December 2021. After meeting the woman Purcell made contact telling her he had possession of a video… Continue reading A man has been jailed for over two years for blackmail

Officers conducted a safeguarding operation – Op Crosshair – over the weekend. It was the second such operation conducted by Cumbria Police this summer, with the first being a national as well as Cumbrian first. Op Crosshair – Cumbria takes the lead with safeguarding operation – Cumbria Constabulary Op Crosshair sees specialist officers attending the… Continue reading Op Crosshair – Safeguarding operation sees firearms seized

Cumbria’s Deputy Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (DPFCC), Mike Johnson joined the Ulverston’s Rockets girls cricket team from Ulverston Cricket Club (UCC) at the launch of their new outdoor cricket nets, to see first-hand how the equipment purchased from the Property Fund is being put to good use.   The Property Fund re-invests money seized… Continue reading Property Fund making a difference in Ulverston